Cat adoption fees in El Dorado County lowered

For a limited time, El Dorado County Animal Services has lowered its adoption fee for adult cats at its shelters in Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe. Adult cats over the age of 1 year can be adopted at either shelter for $20 through the end of July.

All adoptable cats at the shelters are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, tested for leukemia and given a health exam.

The Animal Services shelter in Diamond Springs is located at 6435 Capitol Ave. and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am-4:30pm. The shelter in South Lake Tahoe is located at 1120 Shakori Drive and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to noon and 1-4:30pm.

Animal Services has additional information, including pictures of adoptable animals, on its website.