Shelter Animals Count: September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Beginning Animal Counts (9/1/2026)
Animals in the shelter and in foster care on 9/1/2026
| Location | Felines | Canines |
|---|---|---|
| In the shelter | 651 | 254 |
| In foster care | 359 | 68 |
Live Intakes
Canines
Canine live intakes, September 2026
| Intake Type | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray/At Large | 207 | 41 | 248 |
| Relinquished by Owner | 36 | 20 | 56 |
| Owner Intended Euthanasia | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Transferred in from agency (out of state) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Impound/Seizure | 35 | 14 | 49 |
| Not listed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Live Intakes | 293 | 75 | 368 |
Felines
Feline live intakes, September 2026
| Intake Type | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray/At Large | 103 | 425 | 528 |
| Relinquished by Owner | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| Owner Intended Euthanasia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Impound/Seizure | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Total Live Intakes | 134 | 446 | 580 |
Live Outcomes
Canines
Canine live outcomes, September 2026
| Outcome | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption | 154 | 67 | 221 |
| Transferred out to agency (in state) | 24 | 6 | 30 |
| Returned to Owner (RTO) | 83 | 2 | 85 |
| Total Live Outcomes | 261 | 75 | 336 |
Felines
Feline live outcomes, September 2026
| Outcome | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption | 98 | 327 | 425 |
| Transferred out to agency (in state) | 3 | 25 | 28 |
| Returned to Field (RTF) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Returned to Owner (RTO) | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Total Live Outcomes | 119 | 353 | 472 |
Other Outcomes
Canines
Canine other outcomes, September 2026
| Outcome | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner Intended Euthanasia | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 56 | 3 | 59 |
| Died in Care | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Disposal | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Other Outcomes | 73 | 5 | 78 |
Felines
Feline other outcomes, September 2026
| Outcome | Adult | Up to 5 Months | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner Intended Euthanasia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Shelter Euthanasia | 37 | 75 | 112 |
| Died in Care | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| Disposal | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Other Outcomes | 45 | 95 | 140 |
Euthanasia Type Breakdown
Euthanasia by type, September 2026
| Type | Dogs | Cats |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Euthanasia | 22 | 137 |
| Behavioral Euthanasia | 42 | 0 |
Behavioral euthanasia includes bite dogs and vicious dogs as defined by the County ordinance.
Medical euthanasia includes sick and injured pets at the shelter and in foster care, as well as pets who arrived at the shelter with illnesses or injuries.
Ending Animal Counts (9/30/2026)
Animals in the shelter and in foster care on 9/30/2026
| Location | Felines | Canines |
|---|---|---|
| In the shelter | 616 | 208 |
| In foster care | 374 | 64 |
Live Release Rates
Live release rates, September 2026
| Dogs | Cats |
|---|---|
| 84% | 78% |