Hot Springs animal adoptions

The adoption fee for dogs is now $55 and the cat adoption fee is $35, following a recent $5 increase that was recently approved by the Hot Springs Board of Directors. Included in the adoption fee is the spaying or neutering of the adopted animal at Hot Springs Animal Services’ in-house “Big Fix” clinic, which is staffed by a licensed veterinarian.

The fee increase covers the rising costs for spay/neuter services. “We’ve tried for many years to hold fees to a minimum, but the cost of operating a surgical unit is not inexpensive,” said Animal Services Director Dan Bugg. “It is our goal to place as many animals as possible into new, loving homes.” For more information on pet adoption, call 262-2091.