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 (1/1/2023) | 140 | 92 | 4 | 236 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 11 | 360 | 5 | 376 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 244 | 538 | 110 | 892 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Transferred In | 778 | 227 | 12 | 1,017 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 1,034 | 1,127 | 128 | 2,289 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 948 | 1,040 | 119 | 2,107 |
| Return to Owner | 10 | 23 | 1 | 34 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 963 | 1,070 | 120 | 2,153 |
| Died | 21 | 38 | 4 | 63 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 47 | 36 | 1 | 84 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 70 | 110 | 7 | 185 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 1,033 | 1,147 | 127 | 2,307 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2023) | 141 | 72 | 5 | 218 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2023 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 |