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 (1/1/2019) | 106 | 127 | 11 | 244 |
| Intake | ||||
| Stray | 36 | 571 | 9 | 509 |
| Relinquished/Return by Owner | 335 | 444 | 197 | 1103 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 12 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
| Transferred In | 1,176 | 141 | 5 | 1322 |
| TOTAL INTAKE | 1,559 | 1189 | 211 | 2,959 |
| Outcomes | ||||
| Adoption | 1,364 | 1,057 | 206 | 2,627 |
| Return to Owner | 27 | 20 | 0 | 47 |
| Transferred to Another Agency | 6 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| Subtotal: Live Outcomes | 1,397 | 1,069 | 208 | 2,691 |
| Died | 33 | 18 | 5 | 56 |
Shelter Euthanasia | 70 | 78 | 6 | 154 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 12 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
| Subtotal: Other Outcomes | 117 | 109 | 11 | 237 |
| TOTAL OUTCOMES | 1,514 | 1,195 | 219 | 2,928 |
| Ending Animal Count (12/31/2019) | 151 | 119 | 3 | 273 |
| Live Release Rate | Live Outcomes/(Total Outcomes-Owner Requested Euthanasia) | 2019 LRR = 92.6% |
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
Tax ID number EIN 36-4334785
Hours
Monday - Noon-7pm
Tuesday - Noon-7pm
Wednesday - Noon-7pm
Thursday - Noon-7pm
Friday - Noon-7pm
Saturday - Noon-5:30pm
Sunday - Noon-5:30pm