King Co. Approves Controversial New Animal Plan

The King County Council on Monday approved a controversial new, regional model for animal care and shelter, one that relies on cities to collect fees in the hopes that more money can be brought in to decrease the amount the county loses caring for animals each year. Critics of the plan say it's still too costly and doesn't address systemic problems in the current model. Claire Davis of the group KCACC Exposed, sent a letter to Councilmembers this month saying the costs of sheltering are between $460 and $724 per animal.