On Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:18:32 -0230, Cheryl wrote:

The city shelter, where I found Kerry, charges $120 per cat. That
doesn't include spay/neuter,

Many local shelters here do the spay/neuter before adoption.
Others are part of a partnership with local Vets who do them
for reduced fees, along with a general checkup, as part of
the adoption process


And the cost here is less than yours, especially when they're
trying to clear out things when they're fuller than they like.

The fee at the County shelters for dog is $69, $58 for cats,
but drops to $35 for a 'senior' animal (5 years old or more).

Then there are other specials a few times a year.

And there is also the Humane Society, Helen Woodward Center,
and other private shelters.

The Humane Society/SPCA has NO fee for Senior adopters (55+),
but their costs before then are higher than the County
shelters.