Animal Shelter Statistics - 03-2006

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Orange County Animal Services – March 2006 Monthly Report – Page 3 latter figure includes feral cats and pets that have been surrendered by an owner who is requesting that their animal be euthanized. Animal Dispositions Percent of Total Dogs Cats Others Total Dispositions Reclaimed 46 5 0 51 14.33% Adopted 58 38 9 105 29.49% Transfers (1) 14 25 13 52 14.61% Euthanized (2) 83 37 2 122 34.27% Died 1 0 1 2 0.56% Other 4 7 13 24 6.74% Totals 206 112 38 356 100.00% (1) Transfers are all to APS except: 15 cats, 5 dogs, 13 ‘other’ to rescue or pet stores. (2) 2 dogs, 2 cats, 15 ‘other’ surrendered for euthanasia or disposal; 17 cats and 6 dogs (21% & 3%) feral. The figures for the quarter show similar trends when compared to last year’s first quarter figures. The exception being the intake figures which are relatively constant over the two quarters (860 in 2006 and 850 in 2005). The adoptable placement rates for the quarter are higher this year (79 percent in 2006 and 72 percent in 2005) because the placement numbers are up for the current quarter (608 in 2006 and 545 in 2005). Our sheltering statistics are also tracking the number of animals that are in the custody of our Animal Shelter Division. In the case of the Sheltering Activity Table, it is apparent that the total number of animals in our custody is broken into those animals that are in our custody at the shelter and those animals that are in our custody but either in foster homes or pet stores where they are available for adoption. At the turn of the month, in fact, twelve percent of the animals in our custody are not in the shelter. Rather, these animals are in foster homes or they are at area pet stores where they are being presented for adoption. As indicated in a previous monthly report, we will continue to track animals in foster and pet stores in this way in order to develop a richer picture of our shelter activities and services. Ultimately, the intent is to develop more comprehensive statistics of this kind – statistics for the overall number of animals in foster care in a given month and ultimately the disposition of the animals that have been in foster homes. Program Report 1. Volunteering Volunteer Orientations: This orientation is a requirement of the Animal Shelter to protect the health and well-being of both volunteers and animals. A total of twenty-two (22) people attended the two orientations offered this month. Policy Procedures/Animal Handling Training: This is advanced training for volunteers wishing to work with direct handling of the animals, for example, dog walking and socialization, and cat-room cleaning; and it is mandatory for all volunteers. Ten (10) people attended the session offered this month.