Annual Shelter Statistics
We report our monthly intake and outcome data on Shelter Animals Count, an online resource for self-reported statistics from over 4,700 animal welfare organizations across the country. You can visit their site here.
| Dogs and Puppies | Cats and Kittens | Little Critters | Total | |
| Beginning Animal Count (1/1/2020) | 151 | 119 | 3 | 270 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 15 | 434 | 12 | 461 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 377 | 546 | 197 | 1,120 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Transferred In | 1,161 | 314 | 16 | 1,491 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 1,555 | 1,298 | 228 | 3,081 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 1,401 | 1,213 | 211 | 2,823 |
| Return to Owner | 15 | 15 | 1 | 31 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 1,420 | 1,232 | 212 | 2,864 |
| Died | 45 | 41 | 3 | 89 |
Shelter Euthanasia | 40 | 64 | 4 | 108 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 88 | 110 | 10 | 208 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 1,508 | 1,342 | 222 | 3,072 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2020) | 198 | 75 | 9 | 282 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2020 LRR = 93.5% |
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 |
Location
2250 Barber Greene Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815.758.2457
Fax: 815.487.4944
Hours
Monday - Noon-7pm
Tuesday - Noon-7pm
Wednesday - Noon-7pm
Thursday - Noon-7pm
Friday - Noon-7pm
Saturday - Noon-5:30pm
Sunday - Noon-5:30pm