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Wichita animal-shelter intake rose in 2025; officials spotlight adoption and reduced euthanasia rate
Mayor's Briefing (Wichita City) · January 22, 2026
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Summary
Shelter staff introduced a featured dog and reported 2025 statistics: 9,259 intakes, about 16,400 animal-control calls and 1,456 reported bites/attacks; the euthanasia rate declined to 18% from 22%.
Shelter staff at the Jan. 6 mayor’s briefing highlighted adoption opportunities and released 2025 service statistics, saying intake and calls remained high but euthanasia rates have fallen.
Shelter Manager Emily Hurst introduced a puppy named Luna, described as energetic and likely under a year…
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