Shelter Statistics
A Summary of Shelter Intakes, Adoptions, and Lost Pets Reunited With Their Owners
August 2026
Shelter Intakes 315: Cats 159, Dogs 113, Wildlife/Other 43
Adoptions 126: Cats 81, Dogs 44, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 33
July 2026
Shelter Intakes 298: Cats 155, Dogs 118, Wildlife/Other 25
Adoptions 110: Cats 62, Dogs 44, Other 4
Returned to Owner: 39
June 2026
Shelter Intakes 310: Cats 143, Dogs 126, Wildlife/Other 41
Adoptions 126: Cats 88, Dogs 38, Other 0
Returned to Owner: 36
May 2026
Shelter Intakes 26: Cats 110, Dogs 119, Wildlife/Other 31
Adoptions 106: Cats 62, Dogs 42, Other 2
Returned to Owner: 42
April 2026
Shelter Intakes 216: Cats 92, Dogs 95, Wildlife/Other 29
Adoptions 88: Cats 37, Dogs 51, Other 0
Returned to Owner: 36
March 2026
Shelter Intakes 251: Cats 92, Dogs 133, Wildlife/Other 26
Adoptions 114: Cats 39, Dogs 66, Other 9
Returned to Owner: 24
February 2026
Shelter Intakes 171: Cats 58 Dogs 97, Wildlife/Other 16
Adoptions 102: Cats 60, Dogs 41, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 25
January 2026
Shelter Intakes 219: Cats 99 Dogs 107, Wildlife/Other 13
Adoptions 113: Cats 79, Dogs 33, Other 1
Returned to Owner: 44
We worked with many wonderful rescues to help find placement for animals in previous years. We want to thank everyone for the continued support and partnership.
2025 Year in Review
Shelter Intakes 2,980: Cats 1,347, Dogs 1,337, Wildlife/Other 296
Adoptions 1,421: Cats 772, Dogs 614, Other 35
Returned to Owner: 320
2024 Year in Review
Shelter Intakes 3,276: Cats 1,656, Dogs 1,394, Wildlife/Other 226
Adoptions 1,433: Cats 874, Dogs 541, Other 18
Returned to Owner: 364
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
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
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.