The Brownsville animal shelter will now charge people who surrender their pets a fee.

The shelter says it's necessary to cover costs. A similar fee is in place at the Harlingen Animal Shelter.

Changes are in place at the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center.

"Everything has a cost associated to it. You know caring for the animals here at the shelter is definitely no exception to it," City of Brownsville Deputy Director of Health, Wellness and Animal Services Dr. Antonio Caldwell said.

To help cover food and medical expenses, the shelter is now charging a $25 fee for people who surrender their pets.

"It goes towards care for that animal, feeding for the animal daily, vaccinations, any sort of medical treatment that it might need," Caldwell said.

Prior to the change, there was

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