Fairfield County shelter proposes phased dog-licensing fee increase to cover rising costs
County staff and Dog Warden Leighann Adams told commissioners the shelter's expenses have outpaced revenues since 2018 and proposed a modest, three-year phased increase in dog-licensing fees; a formal resolution will appear on the Aug. 25 agenda.
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Deputy County Administrator Jeff Porter and Dog Warden Leighann Adams told the board that operating expenses at the Fairfield County Dog Shelter have risen steadily since 2018, citing higher veterinarian and food costs and additional enforcement work following Avery's Law. Porter said the shelter's operating revenue is “primarily derived from license fees which were last increased in 2018.”
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