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Austin Animal Services reports 95% live outcome rate and volunteer surge for October

Austin Animal Advisory Commission · November 10, 2025
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In October Austin Animal Services reported a 95% live outcome rate, 1,068 intakes and strong volunteer engagement (550 volunteers giving roughly 7,700 hours). Staff noted higher tracked vaccinations and said they will audit the data to confirm anomalies.

Austin Animal Services reported October operational figures to the Animal Advisory Commission, highlighting a 95% live outcome rate and robust volunteer activity.

Jason Grama, presenting the monthly report, said the shelter recorded 1,068 intakes in October, 436 adoptions, and 92 returns to owner. On November 1 the department’s inventory was about 1,280 animals, including roughly 348 in foster care. The…

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