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 (1/1/2022) | 190 | 117 | 4 | 311 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 11 | 439 | 15 | 465 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 282 | 539 | 88 | 909 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Transferred In | 842 | 227 | 2 | 1,071 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 1,139 | 1,206 | 105 | 2,450 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 1,085 | 1,099 | 100 | 2,284 |
| Return to Owner | 13 | 30 | 2 | 45 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 12 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 1,110 | 1,132 | 102 | 2,284 |
| Died | 35 | 31 | 1 | 67 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 40 | 67 | 2 | 109 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 79 | 110 | 3 | 192 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 1,189 | 1,231 | 105 | 2,525 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2022) | 140 | 92 | 4 | 236 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2022 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 |