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Wichita animal-shelter intake rose in 2025; officials spotlight adoption and reduced euthanasia rate
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 old, and provided the animal number A184147. Hurst said Luna was found Dec. 16 and will be transferred to the Kansas Humane Society adoption partner when ready.
Hurst also presented 2025 statistics: “We took in 9,259 animals into the shelter in 2025,” she said, and reported about 16,400 calls for service for animal control and 1,456 reported bites or attacks. Hurst said the euthanasia rate dropped to 18% from 22% the prior year and described ongoing efforts to reduce that number further.
Hurst urged caution when encountering unknown animals and asked residents to respect animals’ body language to reduce bite incidents. She said animals held for sheltering will receive spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations before adoption when appropriate.
Those interested in Luna or other adoptable animals were directed to the Kansas Humane Society adoption floor and given the shelter animal number.
