I understand what you are saying, that 125 is not alot and does not really cover the shelters expenses, however why is it that other shelters are so much more reasonable, to me this seems the better way to go, otherwise some people might just go for the free to good home ones in the paper instead, that would be a shame, then the shelter kitties would not find homes as easy.

our shelters here also donot adopt out unless the animal is fixed., the shelters are sponsered by major big companies and get cheap vet fees as well, so its all good.

I certainly respect what others have said about not having the adoption fee to low, I think a moderate fee should be asked to help cover costs, and to ensure that the animals do find homes and good ones at that.

The shelter that adopts out animals not altered for one dollar IMO is very irresponsible, goodness knows what becomes of these poor furbabies.