Humane Society executive director Guy Bilyeu said the total rate of euthanasia at the facility is at an all time low of 50%. A
He said, "Only 8% of our choices were due to space. Our shelter continues to have the lowest euthanasia rate in the state for an open-door facility.
"The hard work of our staff, volunteers and local rescue groups continues to make a difference for the animals in our community."
Mr. Bilyeu said, "Though I consider this to be significant, I know we can still do better. Currently our organization and other animal organizations in our community are working together on projects to continue to lower the numbers of animals coming into our facility and to spread the word about the need to spay and neuter unaltered animals. These collaborative efforts are extremely important to be able to continue to lower the euthanasia rate.
"I urge each of you to continue to support our efforts and the efforts of all the organizations that help animals. As you well know, for many animals we are the only hope they have."
December 2003
Total Animals Received 781
Total Animals Adopted 335 42.89%
Total Animals Reclaimed 57 7.30%
Reason for Euthanasia Percentage
Space 62 7.94%
Court Order 1 0.13%
Feral 16 2.05%
Kennel Stressed/Depressed 2 0.26%
Medical 60 7.68%
Medical /Treatable 5 0.64%
Medical/Contagious 9 1.15%
Medical/Untreatable 72 9.22%
Owner Request 109 13.96%
Physical Condition 2 0.26%
Policy Decision 12 1.54%
Temperament 22 2.82%
Temperament/Dangerous 2 0.26%
Temperament/Aggressive 13 1.66%
Temperament/Timid 3 0.38%
Unweaned 3 0.38%
Total Animals Euthanized 393 50.32%