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  • Writer's pictureBill Raines

White River Humane Society Requests $52,000 from City of Bedford for 2023

LAWRENCE COUNTY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 - The White River Humane Society has requested the City of Bedford to increase its contribution from $24,000 a year to $52,000 a year.


The Board of Works tabled the request until the Bedford City Council is held Monday night at 7:00 p.m.




The White River Humane Society provided a breakdown of costs of service at their facilities, and number of cats and dogs the shelter takes in every year.



  • Costs of preparing cats - 26 cats - $ 45,150.39

  • Total payroll per day - including kennel techs, and managers - $680

  • Gross payroll for 2021 - $165, 752.42

  • Yearly Medical supplies - $29,571.68

  • Yearly Utilities - $12,776.46

  • Yearly Insurance - $7,541

  • Animal food and litter - $2,501.73

  • Vet Services - $41,523. 73

  • Costs of preparing a dog - $28,598.05

  • Auto expenses - $60

  • Auto repairs - $2,528.63

  • Building repairs - $911.43

  • Equipment repairs - $633.53

  • Fencing - $7,600

  • Computers - $1,541

  • Kennel Balance - $6,625

  • Galvanizing Dog Kennels - $5,215.

  • Water Heater - $673

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