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Pflugerville shelter reports 96.57% live‑release rate and 527 adoptions in FY25
Summary
The city animal shelter reported 840 intakes and 803 outcomes in FY25, a 96.57% live‑release rate, 527 adoptions and 27 euthanasias (about half medical, remainder behavior or court‑ordered); staff emphasized microchipping clinics, volunteer support and a mobile pet-pantry van.
Rhonda, the city shelter presenter, told the council the shelter recorded 840 intakes and 803 outcomes in fiscal year 2025, with 527 animals adopted and 189 returned to their owners.
"We had 840 intakes that's pretty stable from last year. 803 outcomes, that's less than last year unfortunately," Rhonda said. "We had 527 adoptions, a 189 return to owner. ... We had a 96.57 percent live release rate. We try and stay above 95 percent." She said the shelter has maintained a live‑release rate above 95 percent for roughly 12 of the last 13 years.
Rhonda provided details on euthanasia and decision-making: the shelter recorded 27 euthanasias during…
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