May 2026

Shelter Animals Count

May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Beginning Animal Counts

  • Felines in the shelter on 5/1/2026: 417
  • Canines in the shelter on 5/1/2026: 191
  • Felines in foster care on 5/1/2026: 325
  • Canines in foster care on 5/1/2026: 59

Live Intakes

Canines

Intake TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Stray/At Large23045275
Relinquished by Owner57966
Owner Intended Euthanasia12012
Transferred in from agency (in state)707
Impound/Seizure37138
Total Live Intakes34355398

Felines

Intake TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Stray/At Large154704858
Relinquished by Owner152641
Owner Intended Euthanasia606
Impound/Seizure134
Total Live Intakes176733909

Live Outcomes

Canines

Outcome TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Adoption16838206
Transferred out to agency (in state)34640
Returned to Owner (RTO)95398
Total Live Outcomes29747344

Felines

Outcome TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Adoption92206298
Transferred out to agency (in state)03232
Returned to Field (RTF)23023
Returned to Owner (RTO)808
Total Live Outcomes123238361

Other Outcomes

Canines

Outcome TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Owner Intended Euthanasia12012
Shelter Euthanasia45247
Died in Care202
Total Other Outcomes59261

Felines

Outcome TypeAdultUp to 5 MonthsTotal
Owner Intended Euthanasia606
Shelter Euthanasia53219272
Died in Care32124
Total Other Outcomes62240302

Euthanasia Type Breakdown

  • Medical Euthanasia Dogs: 24
  • Behavior Euthanasia Dogs: 25
  • Medical Euthanasia Cats: 295
  • Behavior Euthanasia Cats: 1

Behavioral Euthanasia: Behavioral euthanasia includes bite dogs and vicious dogs as defined by the County ordinance.

Medical Euthanasia: Medical euthanasia includes sick and injured pets at the shelter and in foster care. Medical euthanasia includes pets who arrived at the shelter with illnesses or injuries.

Ending Animal Counts

  • Felines in the shelter on 5/31/2026: 662
  • Canines in the shelter on 5/31/2026: 175
  • Felines in foster care on 5/31/2026: 422
  • Canines in foster care on 5/31/2026: 59

Live Release Rates

  • Dogs: 88%
  • Cats: 55%