County hears proposal to add $2 transactions fee and modest adoption-fee increases at SCRAPS
Jun 23, 2026
SCRAPS staff proposed a $2 administrative fee across most transactions (excluding the small on-site thrift shop), estimated to bring about $66,000 a year, and modest increases to adoption fees to cover rising food and medical costs; staff proposed an August 1 start and a partnership with Mars Corporation to provide discounted Iams-brand food and adopter starter bags.
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SCRAPS staff told Spokane County commissioners on June 23 they are proposing a $2 administrative fee on most shelter transactions and modest adoption-fee increases to help the shelter cover rising operating and medical costs.
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