Shelter reports 84% live-release rate; intake, transfer and euthanasia figures disclosed
Oct 2, 2026
Director Brooke Caballero reported 28 dog and 36 cat intakes in September, a live-release rate of 84%, 10 dog adoptions and 19 cat adoptions, plus transfers and several humane euthanasias. Board members asked clarifying questions about complaint types and foster placements.
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Director Brooke Caballero delivered the shelter's monthly operations report, citing specific intake and outcome numbers for September. "So for September, we had 28 dog intakes, 36 cat intakes... 12 dogs were returned to their owners... We had 10 dog adoptions... 19 cat adoptions... and our live release rate for the end of the month was 84 percent," Caballero said, providing the board with counts for in-house and foster animals and noting transfers to other facilities.
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