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After two decades, the Liberty Animal Control and Shelter has increased its adoption fees, but workers say they don't believe the higher costs are stopping people from adopting.

There's a lot that goes into getting these animals ready for adoption.

Giving them love and affection they may have never had before is one part of the job.

"You are a good boy," said Animal Control and Shelter Operations Manager Samantha Lehman, as she pets one of their residents. "He knows I'm a sucker for him."

"They pull on your heartstrings," Lehman said.

The other part of the job includes ensuring they are healthy and ready for a new home, but thats getting more expensive.

"Everything has increased with inflation, Lehman said.

Due to higher costs for medical servic

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