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 (1/1/2025) | 73 | 84 | 3 | 160 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 3 | 166 | 5 | 174 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 215 | 543 | 89 | 807 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Transferred In | 700 | 363 | 6 | 1069 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 918 | 1,034 | 100 | 2052 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 830 | 997 | 96 | 1923 |
| Return to Owner | 13 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 844 | 1009 | 96 | 1949 |
| Died | 23 | 9 | 2 | 34 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 37 | 31 | 1 | 69 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 60 | 42 | 3 | 106 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 904 | 1,051 | 99 | 2,054 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2025) | 88 | 66 | 3 | 157 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2025 LRR = 0.95 |
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 |