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Sullivan County shelter reports euthanasia rate drop and expanded community programs
Summary
Animal Shelter Director Brandy Curdy told commissioners the shelter's euthanasia rate fell from about 64% in 2019 to under 3% in 2025 after expanded spay/neuter clinics, partnerships and community programs; an open house is set for May 21.
The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County reported major shifts in operations and outcomes at the April 16 commission meeting, with Director Brandy Curdy crediting expanded spay-and-neuter clinics, partnerships and community outreach for a dramatic drop in euthanasia.
"In 2019, we had a euthanasia rate of 64% — our euthanasia rate now is below 3%," Curdy told the commission, adding that those outcomes reflect larger vaccination and spay/neuter efforts, a community food program and partnerships with UT, the Bissell Foundation,…
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