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r Page 4 ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT An important indicator in evaluating an animal control program and in identifying it's problems, needs and achievements, is the number and classification of animals facilitated at it's animal shelter. Many factors will influence that numbers of animals facilitated over a period of time, formula is to expect to facilitate enoughcd gsnanducats ranging from 7% to 100 of the human populations served. Using this formula and the preliminary 1990 Census results, the total number of Orange County animals facilitated equals a little under 100 of the human population served. The table below shows the classification and numbers of domestic animals facilitated at the County Shelter by County Animal Control officers. Figure 1 ANIMALS IMPOUNDED BY COUNTY OFFICERS STRAY UNWANTED TOTAL FY 86-87 1408 1051 2459 FY 87 -88 1551 1258 2809 FY 88 -89 1646 1121 2767 FY 89 -90 1641 985 2626 Figure 1 demonstrates an increase of animals facilitated during FY 87 -88 followed by a decreasing trend, especially in unwanted animals. r Wild animals are not included in the table. Data pertaining to wild animals are not provided with demographic source information, however, County officers recorded impounding 43 sick or injured wildlife this fiscal year. County Animal Control officers capture or otherwise obtain approXimately 75k of all Orange County animals admitted to the Shelter from the program's service areas. 62e are dogs, 35% are cats and the remaining 3 %Aareowildtely animals and livestock. Comparing these percentages from last year,dog impoundment has decreased and cat impoundment has increased. Orange County specific animal dispositions are not yet available, however., the Animal Shelter reports disposition_ of animals facilitated for -the entire county as shown in Figure 2.