I’m gonna probably upset some folks here.
I think shelters are a scam that sucker in the bleeding heart fools. I don’t trust the humane society. THey are thugs that charge doggie “protection” fees and without payment of that fee, they claim authority to confiscate your animal or fine you.
screw them.
I have never paid a dime for a dog and I doubt I will ever pay more than maybe 40 bucks and that would only be for a puppy.
Not all shelters are affiliated with the Humane Society. Some shelters actually want to save dogs. Or at least save them from misery. Fees for dogs go toward food and vet bills.