Shelter Statistics
A Summary of Shelter Intakes, Adoptions, and Lost Pets Reunited With Their Owners
January 2023
Shelter Intakes 237: Cats 105, Dogs 127, 5 Wildlife/Other
Adoptions 180: Cats 96, Dogs 83, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 26
February 2023
Shelter Intakes 185: Cats 62, Dogs 113, 10 Wildlife/Other
Adoptions 110: Cats 65, Dogs 40, Other 5
Returned to Owner: 32
March 2023
Shelter Intakes 211: Cats 67, Dogs 121, 23 Wildlife/Other
Adoptions 129: Cats 62, Dogs 59, Other 8
Returned to Owner: 31
2022 In Review
January - July 2022
Shelter Intakes 1637: Cats 685, Dogs 772, 180 Wildlife/Other
Adoptions 892: Cats 539, Dogs 347, Other 6
Returned To Owner: 288
August 2022
Shelter Intakes 442: Cats 245, Dogs 148, Wildlife/Other 49
Adoptions 144: Cats 91, Dogs 52, Other 1
Returned To Owner: 50
September 2022
Shelter Intakes 289: Cats 148, Dogs 123, Wildlife/Other 15
Adoptions 153: Cats 111, Dogs 42
Returned to Owner: 49
October 2022
Shelter Intakes 305: Cats 175, Dogs 112, Wildlife/Other 18
Adoptions 132: Cats 91, Dogs 41
Returned to Owner: 32
November 2022
Shelter Intakes 254: Cats 146, Dogs 101, Wildlife/Other 3
Adoptions 64: Cats 38, Dogs 26
Home for the Holidays Foster: 45
Returned to Owner: 17
December 2022
Shelter Intakes 277: Cats 154, Dogs 120, Wildlife/Other 3
Adoptions 93: Cats 61, Dogs 32
Home for the Holidays Foster: 50
Returned to Owner: 35
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 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
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.