VETS AND PETS ARE THE SUBJECT OF A NEW STATE LAW.
THE LAW WAIVES THE FEES FOR VETERANS TO ADOPT A DOG OR A CAT FROM A SHELTER OR ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. FEES VARY ACROSS THE STATE BUT CAN RANGE FROM 30 DOLLARS TO 275. IT WAS SUPPORTED BACK IN MAY BY SENATOR STEVE MCCLURE OF SPRINGFIELD.
THE LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY FIRST.
