Annual Shelter Statistics
Annual Shelter Statistics
We report our monthly intake and outcome data on Shelter Animals Count, an online resource for self-reported statistics from over 13,000 shelters and rescues across the country. You can visit their site here.
| Dogs and Puppies | Cats and Kittens | Little Critters | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Animal Count (1/1/2024) | 140 | 71 | 5 | 216 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 13 | 268 | 7 | 288 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 226 | 555 | 97 | 878 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Transferred In | 676 | 295 | 9 | 980 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 920 | 1,119 | 113 | 2,152 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 899 | 1,006 | 111 | 2,016 |
| Return to Owner | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 8 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 915 | 1019 | 111 | 2,045 |
| Died | 34 | 28 | 2 | 64 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 33 | 59 | 0 | 92 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 72 | 88 | 2 | 162 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 987 | 1,107 | 113 | 2,207 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2023) | 73 | 72 | 5 | 157 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2024 LRR = 93% |
Definitions
| Stray | Found loose in the community |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | Given up by their owner or returned adoption |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | Euthanasia requests for medical or behavioral reasons |
| Transferred In | Transferred from a partner animal shelter or rescue |
| Adoption | Adopted from Tails Humane Society |
| Returned to Owner | Animals returned to their owner |
| Transferred to Another Agency | Transferred to a partner animal shelter or rescue |
| Died | Animals who passed away |
| Shelter Euthanasia | Animals euthanized due to behavior or medical issues |