Chuck the cost for adoption is just about the same here. I think the fee is reasonable and for those who don't want to pay, then I have to wonder what kind of caretakers they would be anyway. Pets DO COST MONEY and if they are not willing to take the responsibility (financial responsibility certainly is a large part) then maybe they shouldn't adopt after all. We have Animal Friendly plates here too, but unfortunately mine is just a plain old normal one.