I read the article and was surprised to learn that Essex county was ranked lower than Camden - gosh! Implementation of the mandatory spay/neuter program seemed to decrease their numbers . . .

The Burlington County shelter offers a reduced adoption fee for cats one month a year in the summer, and another month for dogs. I believe it was $15.00 to adopt a cat and $20.00 for a dog. Additionally, they will give a ($10.00?) rebate if you have the adopted pet fixed and produce proof. Don't hold me to these figures, but I know it was quite inexpensive . . . sure-fire way to encourage adoptions! I remember the newspaper ad and even went for a l@@k-see . . . they only hold them for I think 9 days; longer if space permits . . . I was teary-eyed reading the dates on the cages and knowing I was unable to alter their fate . . .

Well, let us remember all the furkids who have been put to sleep in our prayers.