Animal Shelter Statistics - 09-2005

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Orange County Animal Services September 2005 Monthly Report Page 3 The gross placement for September 2005 is 57 percent and was 49 percent in September 2004. The placement for adoptable animals was 61 percent in September of 2005 and 59 percent in the previous year. This is a combination of the lower intake figures and the higher placement numbers. The wider difference in the gross placement rates is due to the much lower number of feral cats turned in during September 2005 (25) compared to 72 in 2004. Looking at the period June, July August, September of 2005 shows a pattern with which we are familiar but which did not appear in 2004. Placements are lower in June (191) and July (178), pick up a bit in August (210) and continue to get higher in September (226). We believe this is due to the fact that people have vacations planned and delay adoptions until they get back. Program Report Volunteer Orientations: This orientation is a requirement of the Animal Shelter to protect the health and well-being of both volunteers and animals. The Program Coordinator held two orientations this month which 23 people attended. Policy Procedures /Animal Handling Training: This is an advanced and required training for volunteers wishing to work with direct handling of the animals, such as dog walking and socialization, cat-room cleaning, and related activities. 17 people attended this training session given by Program Coordinator, Animal Care Technician , and senior dog volunteer. Volunteers this month: 49 Volunteer hours total: 218 Outreach Program: Always presented by volunteers, with occasional assistance from the Program Coordinator, this is a program where we set up a table at a public location, often with select shelter animals, and provide information on adoptions and animal care. This month three programs were held at Phydeaux, Petsupermarket, and PetsMart. Rabies Clinic at Efland/Cheeks Elementary School: Our Program Coordinator staffed a table with spay/neuter information during the clinic as part of our efforts to reach problem areas. Weaver Street Market Dog Days: Volunteers staffed an information booth with shelter animals, a general educational outreach. RSVP Reception: The Orange County Depart of Aging threw a recognition reception for volunteers within their Retired Senior Volunteer Program, with all participating agencies invited to attend. We were represented by our Program Coordinator. Carrboro Parks and Recreation, Kids Dog Show and Expo: Program Coordinator and volunteers staffed an information booth with shelter animals, another general educational outreach.