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Animal Control reports 96% live-release rate in September; staff cites grant-funded surgeries and adoptions
Summary
Animal Control staff reported 92 intakes in September (41 dogs, 48 cats, 3 other), 79 outcomes and a live-release rate of about 96 percent. Staff highlighted multiple medically complex cases treated with grant-funded veterinary care and recent adoptions and rescue placements.
Omar, representing Animal Control, reviewed the sheltermonthly report for September 2025 and described recent intake and outcome activity.
For September the shelter recorded 92 intakes (41 dogs, 48 cats, 3 other) and 79 outcomes. The report listed three in-shelter deaths (one kitten failure-to-thrive, one euthanasia for severe organ failure, one dog euthanized for organ failure). Staff reported a live-release rate of 96 percent overall, with 97 percent for dogs and 95 percent for cats for the month.
Omar described several cruelty and medical cases that required surgery and specialty veterinary care. He told council that grant funding and partnerships with area clinics enabled orthopedic repairs and other procedures that would previously have resulted in immediate euthanasia. Examples cited: "Libby," a severely emaciated dog transported for urgent veterinary care and moved to foster care; and a nursing-mother (Lola) and puppies rescued from a substandard kennel; the mother later was adopted by a volunteer.
Council members praised shelter staff, volunteers and partner clinics for the medical care and improved outcomes. No policy changes were requested at the meeting; council recognized continued resource needs for care, adoption programming and volunteer support.
Ending: Staff will continue medical partnerships, adoption outreach and grant applications to sustain the shelter's increased medical and foster activity.
