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Adoptions In 2020: 97 8% Save Rate

Being able to be so flexible with language is what makes the Save Rate so important. PARL meets the nationally recognized requirements to be considered a ‘no-kill’ organization. We do not euthanize any animal due to age, space, or length of stay.

Animal Services

We’ve made great progress in saving more pets, but millions still enter animal shelters and rescues every year. One way you can help is to have your pets spayed or neutered. Fewer animals in need of shelter will help local shelters save more lives, and spay/neuter also has health and behavioral benefits for your pet. Looking for an adoptable cat or dog to add to your family? Through theShelter Pet Project, you can connect with your new friend and help homeless pets. In 1992, the International Society for Animal Rights declared August 18th International Homeless Animal Day.

• Not many people want their pet put down, but it’s an unfortunate reality.
• What is more, pets can ride on public transport for a reduced price.
• PetFirst Pet Insurance1can help cover unexpected vet visits2and can provide peace of mind.PetFirst Pet Insurance1has cat and dog insurance policies2to fit every budget.
• These services include the enforcement of city ordinances related to animals, removal of killed or injured wildlife, impoundment of stray pets, and investigation of animal-related neglect, cruelty, nuisance and bite cases.

The domestic dog has a predisposition to exhibit a social intelligence that is uncommon in the animal world – the neglected and homeless dogs suffer, both physically and mentally. Your donation goes directly to help stop pet overpopulation. Orange County Animal Services is a progressive animal-welfare focused organization that enforces the Orange County Code to protect both citizens and animals. We provide service throughout Orange County, including all municipalities.

Insane Facts About Animal Shelters

Schulze was preparing to take it to a wild-life reserve the next day, but the authorities killed the deer and put it in a body bag. The worse option would be malnourished animals out on the cold streets with no one to take care of them. Pressured to let people adopt animals with serious health or temperament problems in order to achieve their goal. Animal Control maintains lost and found reports on missing pets. If your animal is missing, please call during normal business hours to give a detailed description of your animal. If you have found a domestic animal, by law you must report the found animal to Animal Control.

Schutt said that 2020 also might show, however, fewer animals were picked up because rescue operations and shelters were temporarily closed and workers were furloughed during the pandemic. Animal Care Services does not provide euthanization services to the public. If an animal is severely injured and experiencing pain and suffering, Animal Control Officers may humanely euthanize the animal. Animal Care Services does not take in or rehabilitate owned-injured animals. Our Animal Care Team discusses policies relating to animal care and some of the more difficult ethical issues that we face in the shelter.

Humane Network Report

Two unaltered dogs and all their descendants can theoretically number 67,000 in just six years. Two unaltered cats and all their descendants can theoretically number 420,000 in just seven years.

Many of you may or may not know this, but we have a huge population of stray animals within the city of San Antonio. Some have wandered away from their homes and could not be found by their owner or the owner elected not to locate their lost pet. Without identification tags of any kind or a microchip, it becomes extremely difficult for pet and owner to be reunited. OHS’ save rate of 97.8% is even more impressive because it includes a record 4,513 animals transferred to OHS from 67 animal welfare agencies in Oregon, Washington, California, Texas, Hawaii New Mexico and Louisiana. These animals were given a “second chance” at finding a home through OHS when time and resources had run out at their original shelters.