Virginia subcommittee considers $50-per-ton pet-food surcharge to fund spay-neuter services Senate subcommittee heard testimony for and against SB 266, which would create a self-sustaining companion sterilization fund financed by a $50-per-ton surcharge on dog and cat food; supporters called it lifesaving prevention while opponents warned it could raise costs for low-income pet owners.

Virginia's Senate is debating a controversial $50-per-ton surcharge on pet food to fund lifesaving spay/neuter services amidst growing concerns over animal overpopulation.

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