Shelter Statistics
A Summary of Shelter Intakes, Adoptions, and Lost Pets Reunited With Their Owners
March 2025
Shelter Intakes 221: Cats 86 Dogs 127, Wildlife/Other 6
Adoptions 95: Cats 52, Dogs 43, Other 0
Returned to Owner: 35
February 2025
Shelter Intakes 166: Cats 54 Dogs 103, Wildlife/Other 9
Adoptions 88: Cats 41, Dogs 41, Other 6
Returned to Owner: 12
January 2025
Shelter Intakes 108: Cats 87, Dogs 11, Wildlife/Other 3
Adoptions 206: Cats 108, Dogs 87, Other 11
Returned to Owner: 14
December 2024
Shelter Intakes 200: Cats 65, Dogs 127, Wildlife/Other 8
Adoptions 115: Cats 73, Dogs 41, Wildlife/Other 1
Returned to Owner: 30
November 2024
Shelter Intakes 215: Cats 91, Dogs 108, Wildlife/Other 16
Adoptions 109: Cats 73, Dogs 34, Wildlife/Other 2
Returned to Owner: 30
October 2024
Shelter Intakes 338: Cats 198, Dogs 120, Wildlife/Other 20
Adoptions 117: Cats 82, Dogs 29
Returned to Owner: 32
September 2024
Shelter Intakes 331: Cats 188, Dogs 128, Wildlife/Other 15
Adoptions 129: Cats 77, Dogs 52
Returned to Owner: 20
August 2024
Shelter Intakes 333: Cats 183, Dogs 124, Wildlife/Other 26
Adoptions 167: Cats 101, Dogs 65, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 19
July 2024
Shelter Intakes 317: Cats 173, Dogs 106, Wildlife/Other 38
Adoptions 134: Cats 92, Dogs 41, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 38
June 2024
Shelter Intakes 314: Cats 179, Dogs 106, Wildlife/Other 29
Adoptions 109: Cats 69, Dogs 40, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 32
May 2024
Shelter Intakes 341: Cats 193, Dogs 122, Wildlife/Other 26
Adoptions 132: Cats 74, Dogs 57, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 34
April 2024
Shelter Intakes 294: Cats 163, Dogs 112, Wildlife/Other 19
Adoptions 96: Cats 55, Dogs 41
Returned to Owner: 46
March 2024
Shelter Intakes 191: Cats 73, Dogs 114, Wildlife/Other 4
Adoptions 103: Cats 56, Dogs 47
Returned to Owner: 31
February 2024
Shelter Intakes 203: Cats 74, Dogs 119, Wildlife/Other 10
Adoptions 109: Cats 62, Dogs 44, Other 3
Returned to Owner: 27
January 2024
Shelter Intakes 199: Cats 76, Dogs 108, Wildlife/Other 15
Adoptions 112: Cats 60, Dogs 50, Other 2
Returned to Owner: 25
2023 Year in Review
Shelter Intakes 3,454: Cats 1,658, Dogs 1,499, Wildlife/Other 297
Adoptions 1,645: Cats 921, Dogs 687, Other 37
Returned to Owner: 404
We worked with many wonderful rescues to help find placement for animals in 2022. We want to thank everyone for the continued support and partnership.
Some highlights of how the generous donations to the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation provided assistance:
Adoption Fee Assistance of over $45,000
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program more than $9900
Trap/Neuter/Release more than $1700
Shelter Medical Expense of more than $11,000 which includes feline Leukemia test kits, canine heartworm testing and treatment
2022 Year in Review
Shelter Intakes 3,553: Cats 1,818, Dogs 1,447, Wildlife/Other 288
Adoptions 1,479: Cats 932, Dogs 540, Other 7
Home for the Holidays Foster: 95
Returned to Owner: 471
We strive to help increase pet adoptions to improve shelter outcomes, as well as help provide low cost spay or neuter certificates to help control the pet population. Fostering helps save lives, and can also improve the chances of an animal achieving a permanent adoption. Click the links below to learn more about fostering and adoption.