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2025 Statistics
Animal Management & Welfare stats for 2025.
| November | |
| INTAKE SOURCE
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| Stray Cats | 161 |
| Stray Dogs | 301 |
| Total | 462 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 7 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 75 |
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Total 82 |
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| Impounded Cats | 8 |
| Impounded Dogs | 30 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & AllInvestigations) | 38 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 582 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 20 |
| OUTCOMES |
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| Cats Adopted | 113 |
| Dogs Adopted | 105 |
| Other Adoptions | 3 |
| Total | 221 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 7 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 105 |
| Total | 112 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 13 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 41 |
| Barn Cats | 20 |
| Total 74 | |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 29 |
| Rabies Specimens | 2 |
| Total Euthanasia | 194 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 4 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 605 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 20 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 67% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 71% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
October |
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| INTAKE SOURCE
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| Stray Cats | 249 |
| Stray Dogs | 308 |
| Total | 557 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 28 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 80 |
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Total 108 |
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| Impounded Cats | 6 |
| Impounded Dogs | 39 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 45 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 710 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 24 |
| OUTCOMES |
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| Cats Adopted | 150 |
| Dogs Adopted | 83 |
| Other Adoptions | 2 |
| Total | 235 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 4 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 141 |
| Total | 145 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 11 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 59 |
| Barn Cats | 18 |
| Total 88 | |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 39 |
| Rabies Specimens | 0 |
| Total Euthanasia | 318 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 6 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 792 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 24 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 60% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 63% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
September |
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| INTAKE SOURCE
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| Stray Cats | 216 |
| Stray Dogs | 311 |
| Total | 527 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 16 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 81 |
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Total 97 |
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| Impounded Cats | 5 |
| Impounded Dogs | 34 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 39 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 663 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 17 |
| OUTCOMES |
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| Cats Adopted | 95 |
| Dogs Adopted | 122 |
| Other Adoptions | 0 |
| Total | 217 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 3 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 117 |
| Total | 120 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 25 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 53 |
| Barn Cats | 14 |
| Total 92 | |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 34 |
| Rabies Specimens | 1 |
| Total Euthanasia | 307 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 2 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 738 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 17 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 58% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 61% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
August |
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| INTAKE SOURCE
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| Stray Cats | 329 |
| Stray Dogs | 431 |
| Total | 760 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 31 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 54 |
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Total 85 |
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| Impounded Cats | 3 |
| Impounded Dogs | 46 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 49 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 894 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 21 |
| OUTCOMES |
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| Cats Adopted | 140 |
| Dogs Adopted | 203 |
| Other Adoptions | 3 |
| Total | 346 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 4 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 119 |
| Total | 123 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 28 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 52 |
| Barn Cats | 20 |
| Total 100 | |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 35 |
| Rabies Specimens | 2 |
| Total Euthanasia | 388 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 0 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 957 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 21 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 59 % |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 62 % |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
July |
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| INTAKE SOURCE
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| Stray Cats | 365 |
| Stray Dogs | 406 |
| Total | 771 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 27 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 62 |
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Total 89 |
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| Impounded Cats | 9 |
| Impounded Dogs | 52 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 61 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 921 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 16 |
| OUTCOMES |
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| Cats Adopted | 124 |
| Dogs Adopted | 136 |
| Other Adoptions | 1 |
| Total | 261 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 7 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 116 |
| Total | 123 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 58 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 48 |
| Barn Cats | 17 |
| Total 123 | |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 34 |
| Rabies Specimens | 0 |
| Total Euthanasia | 497 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 9 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 1004 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 13 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 50% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 52% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
June |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 324 |
| Stray Dogs | 346 |
| Total |
670 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 15 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 65 |
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Total 80 |
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| Impounded Cats | 5 |
| Impounded Dogs | 49 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 54 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 804 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 12 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 125 |
| Dogs Adopted | 100 |
| Other Adoptions | 0 |
| Total | 225 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 6 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 102 |
| Total | 108 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 31 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 50 |
| Barn Cats | 35 |
| Total | 116 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 51 |
| Rabies Specimens | 2 |
| Total Euthanasia | 352 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 7 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 801 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 11 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 56% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 60% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
May |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 287 |
| Stray Dogs |
365 |
| Total | 652 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 16 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 92 |
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Total 108 |
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| Impounded Cats | 7 |
| Impounded Dogs | 65 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 72 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 832 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 14 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 128 |
| Dogs Adopted | 133 |
| Other Adoptions | 0 |
| Total | 261 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 14 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 114 |
| Total | 128 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 33 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 45 |
| Barn Cats | 18 |
| Total | 96 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 60 |
| Rabies Specimens | 2 |
| Total Euthanasia | 401 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 12 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 886 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 14 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 55% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 59% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
April |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 223 |
| Stray Dogs | 340 |
| Total |
563 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 44 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 114 |
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Total 158 |
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| Impounded Cats | 5 |
| Impounded Dogs | 32 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 37 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake |
758 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 19 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 58 |
| Dogs Adopted | 116 |
| Other Adoptions | 2 |
| Total | 176 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 14 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 108 |
| Total | 122 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 15 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 52 |
| Barn Cats | 47 |
| Total | 114 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 83 |
| Rabies Specimens | 0 |
| Total Euthanasia | 373 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 6 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | 785 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 20 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 52% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 59% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
March |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 101 |
| Stray Dogs | 348 |
| Total |
449 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 17 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 74 |
|
Total 91
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| Impounded Cats | 0 |
| Impounded Dogs | 52 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) |
52 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake |
592 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 6 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 49 |
| Dogs Adopted | 129 |
| Other Adoptions | 1 |
| Total |
179 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 7 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 100 |
| Total |
107 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 7 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 22 |
| Barn Cats | 33 |
| Total |
62 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 42 |
| Rabies Specimens | 0 |
| Total Euthanasia | 280 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 1 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome |
628 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 6 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 55% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 59% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens |
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February |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 93 |
| Stray Dogs | 304 |
| Total |
397 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner |
7 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 124 |
| Total |
131 |
| Impounded Cats | 4 |
| Impounded Dogs | 31 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) | 34 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake | 563 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 7 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 42 |
| Dogs Adopted | 119 |
| Other Adoptions | 0 |
| Total | 161 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 3 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 65 |
| Total | 68 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 30 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 45 |
| Barn Cats | 30 |
| Total | 105 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 56 |
| Rabies Specimens | 1 |
| Total Euthanasia | 280 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 1 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome | |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 8 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 54 % |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 59 % |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens |
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January |
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| INTAKE SOURCE |
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| Stray Cats | 62 |
| Stray Dogs | 357 |
| Total |
419 |
| Cats Surrendered by Owner | 17 |
| Dogs Surrendered by Owner | 94 |
| Total |
111 |
| Impounded Cats | 3 |
| Impounded Dogs | 26 |
| Total (Bite Quarantines & All Investigations) |
29 |
| Total Cat & Dog Intake |
559 |
| Other Intake (livestock and wildlife) | 8 |
| OUTCOMES | |
| Cats Adopted | 53 |
| Dogs Adopted | 109 |
| Other Adoptions | 0 |
| Total |
162 |
| Cats Returned to Owner | 5 |
| Dogs Returned to Owner | 77 |
| Total |
82 |
| Cats Transferred to Rescue Groups | 2 |
| Dogs Transferred to Rescue Groups | 50 |
| Barn Cats | 23 |
| Total |
75 |
| Owner Requested Euthanasia | 36 |
| Rabies Specimens | 0 |
| Total Euthanasia | 225 |
| Died in Care, Lost, or Stolen | 2 |
| Total Cat & Dog Outcome |
544 |
| Other Outcome (livestock and wildlife) | 8 |
| Live Release Rates | |
| Live Release Rate (%)* | 58% |
| Adjusted Live Release Rate (%)** | 63% |
| *Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes (Total Live Outcomes plus Total Euthanasia) | |
| ** Total Live Outcomes (Adopted, Returned to Owner, Transferred to Rescue)/ Total Outcomes plus Euthanasia, not including Owner Requested Euthanasia and Rabies Specimens | |
