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Shelter reports surge in intake, improved live-release rate; board approves letter recognizing feral cat volunteers
Summary
The St. Mary's County shelter reported a doubling of intakes July–August compared with last year, improvements in live-release rates and growth in volunteer hours. The advisory board approved a letter of accommodation to a feral cat rescue group and discussed budget and staffing steps to sustain services.
St. Mary's County's animal shelter reported a sharp rise in animal intake and improvements in outcomes during a Sept. 3 Animal Control Advisory Board meeting, and the board voted to send a letter recognizing volunteer feral cat rescue efforts.
Between July 1 and Aug. 31, shelter staff reported 598 animals entered care: 240 owner surrenders, 258 strays, 12 seized or protective‑custody animals, 12 transfers from partners, six born in care and 56 animals through TNR (trap‑neuter‑return) programming. The same period last year had 298 intakes. Staff said the increase included a 163.7% rise in owner surrenders (91 in 2024 vs. 240 in 2025) and a 63.3% increase in stray animals (158 in 2024 vs. 258…
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