Sas's thread about the shelter visit, prompted me to wonder about this, and I was curious what adoption fees are in different areas.

I checked my county SPCA fees, and was rather shocked to see what they charge - anywhere between $65 and $110, depending on the age of the animal and if they have already been neutered. They do have occasional special pricing days, but these are the regular fees. If they are this high in a rural area, I hate to imagine what a shelter in a metropolitan area would charge. No wonder the shelters are full - people in general and in this economy really don't want to put out that kind of money when they can get that free puppy or kitten from an ad in the paper, or the neighbor down the street, who wasn't responsible enough to have their pet fixed.

What do fees run in your area, and do you think they are reasonable?