Animal licensing fees increase

Thu., Jan. 10, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service has increased new licensing fees in 2008 for dogs and cats in Spokane Valley and unincorporated Spokane County.

The annual license tag for spayed or neutered cats will cost $15, and spayed or neutered dogs will cost $20. For not neutered or spayed cats, the annual licensing fee rises to $25 and for intact dogs the fee is $40.

“We have raised our fees to help cover the ever increasing demand for our spay/neuter vouchers,” said Nancy Hill, SCRAPS director. In addition to offsetting the cost of the voucher program, the increase in licensing assists in paying for the ever increasing cost of providing animal control services to the community.

Senior citizens may take a $5 discount for one pet license for a neutered/spayed pet only. “We have not had a significant fee increase in almost 17 years with the exception of adding the surcharge for the spay/neuter voucher program in 2002,” Hill said.

For more information about the new county licensing fees, call SCRAPS at477-2532 or stop by the shelter at 2521 N. Flora Road.

– From staff reports

SPOKANE VALLEY

‘Mermaid’ auditions Friday

The Christian Youth Theater is holding auditions for “The Little Mermaid,” Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at its studio at 6205 E Mansfield Ave., Suite A.

Children ages 8to 18 are eligible to audition if they are enrolled in classes at CYT. Students can still register for classes.

Callbacks for the audition will be held Saturday and rehearsals will be Friday evenings and Saturday mornings until the performances held Feb. 22 through March 1 at the Bing Crosby Theatre, 901 W. Sprague Ave.

For more information or to register for classes, call CYT Spokane at 487-6540, or visit www.cytspokane.com.

– Lisa Leinberger

Firefighter will be honored

Spokane Valley firefighter Jeff Fraser will receive the distinguished service award at the department’s second annual awards ceremony on Saturday.

Fraser, who is receiving the highest honor given out during the event, is being acknowledged for knocking down a fire alone using a hose that is normally manned by two firefighters because of the tremendous amount of water pressure. The fire occurred on Jan. 12, 2006, at a residential home involving a garage, three cars and a camper.

The firefighter is among 73 people who will be given awards in six categories: Community Service, Academic Excellence, Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service, Community Service and Special Unit Citation.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road.

– Jody Lawrence Turner

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