Commissioners adopt fee schedule for Lincoln County Animal Shelter

The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-11 on June 9, establishing a new fee schedule for the county animal shelter that sets licensing, impoundment, adoption and microchipping rates.

The resolution, read into the record by a commissioner, lists fees including a $25 lifetime license (requirement: spayed/neutered), annual license fees ($5 if altered, $10 if unaltered), impoundment fees ranging from $20 to $40 depending on license and alteration status, daily boarding at $20 per day, owner-surrender at $20, and adoption fees from $40 for senior cats to $125 for puppies under six months. Microchipping was listed at $20 for a standard microchip and $25 for a mini chip.

Commissioners discussed a public comment received earlier asking for increased animal-control services in the Eureka area. One commissioner asked, “Why would they pay their license fees if we don't have an animal control service up there?” and suggested talking to the sheriff about assigning more regular coverage. Another commissioner said there is an old contract with the city of Eureka that staff would review.

A commissioner moved to adopt Resolution 2025-11 and a second was recorded. There was no public comment in the hearing on the resolution. The board conducted a voice vote; the motion was recorded with at least one vote opposed and otherwise carried.

The resolution cites county authority and state statutes for fee-setting and states the fees take effect upon adoption. Commissioners directed staff to follow up on service coverage and any needed contract clarifications for Eureka.

The board moved on to other business after the vote.