Release Date: Aug 26, 2009
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Summary:
On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, Montgomery County Commissioners approved a resolution to increase dog license fees for 2010. 

The cost of a 2010 Montgomery County dog license will increase from $16 to $20 on December 1, 2009.

"We are faced with very serious budget challenges as we approach the new year; however, we will continue to provide the quality services our citizens have come to know," said Montgomery County Animal Resource Center Director Mark Kumpf. "This was a difficult decision for our Commissioners, especially in these tough economic times."

Dog license sales are the Animal Resource Center's major source of funding.  Proceeds from license sales ensure that the Animal Resource Center can care for stray and lost animals, spay and neuter every animal that leaves the center as an adopted pet and provide animal control services throughout the County.

Montgomery County's dog owners have continued to support the Animal Resource Center each year. With intake up 19% and requests for service up 20%, that support is needed now more than ever.

The Animal Resource Center is a nationally recognized shelter providing excellent service and care to the citizens of Montgomery County and their pets.


2009 Animal Resource Center Fast Facts:
Adoptions for dogs up 37%           
Adoptions for cats up 21%
Dog transfers up 86%                 
Dogs returned to owners up 39%
Euthanasia for dogs down 19%     
Euthanasia for cats down 44%
Handled 8,343 Calls for Service     
Rescued 5,223 Animals
Adopted 1,201 animals