Wake County Animal Center December 217 Monthly Report Landfill Dogs by Shannon Johnstone WCAC Monthly Report Page 1
The Wake County Animal Center serves approximately 13, - 15, animals each year. Through the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers, fosters and transfer partners, we continue to improve the lives of the animals in our care. Please check out our we bsite at www.wakegov.com/pets for upcoming events, adoption specials and opportunities for you to contribute to the animals in Wake County. Mission Statement Determined to make a difference for the animals and citizens of Wake County through education, adoption, enforcement and community partnership. WCAC Monthly Report Page 2
Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Number of animals Animal Center Statistical Summary This chart compares all of our incoming animals, outgoing animals (which includes adoption, reclaim by owner and transfer to transfer partners) and euthanasia. 12 Statistical Summary - Twelve Month 1 8 Incoming Total Outgoing Total Euthanasia Total 6 4 2 WCAC Monthly Report Page 3
Number of Animals Number of animals Incoming Animals Monthly Comparison Incoming animals include all animals that enter the Wake County Animal Center either through our front desk or by Animal Control. Incoming 14 13 12 11 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 214 215 216 217 Outgoing Animals Monthly Comparison Outgoing animals include: adoption, reclaim to owner, transfer to transfer partner Outgoing 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 214 215 216 217 WCAC Monthly Report Page 4
Number of animals Euthanasia Monthly Comparison Incoming animals may be euthanized for space, health or temperament. We also provide owner requested euthanasia to the public. Euthanasia 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 214 215 216 217 WCAC Monthly Report Page 5
Wake County Animal Center Statistical Report This report shows the current report month statistics and compares fiscal year to date statistics for the current fiscal year and the prior three fiscal years. Wake County Animal Center Statistical Report Date Range: July 1, 217 - December 31, 217 Date Prepared: 1/15/218 YTD YTD YTD YTD MTD % % % % FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY18 % Intake Dog 356 2732 27 2392 356 Intake Cat 2974 2797 2557 2747 241 Intake Other 276 221 228 23 24 Intake Total 636 575 5485 5342 621 Adoption Dog 1223 4.% 189 39.9% 1128 41.8% 91 38.% 119 33.4% Adoption Cat 949 31.9% 996 35.6% 15 41.1% 1193 43.4% 168 69.7% Adoption Other 9 32.6% 97 43.9% 75 32.9% 7 34.5% 9 37.5% Adoption Total 227 36.% 22 38.3% 2267 41.3% 2173 4.7% 296 47.7% Transfer Dog 665 21.8% 613 22.4% 567 21.% 571 23.9% 73 2.5% Transfer Cat 642 21.6% 81 28.6% 822 32.1% 728 26.5% 112 46.5% Transfer Other 67 24.3% 48 21.7% 71 31.1% 74 36.5% 2 8.3% Transfer Total 1374 21.8% 1462 25.4% 146 26.6% 1373 25.7% 187 3.1% Reclaim Dog 563 18.4% 554 2.3% 563 2.9% 564 23.6% 84 23.6% Reclaim Cat 64 2.2% 71 2.5% 88 3.4% 74 2.7% 14 5.8% Reclaim Other 3 1.1% 3 1.4% 2.9% 14 6.9%.% Reclaim Total 63 1.% 628 1.9% 653 11.9% 652 12.2% 98 15.8% Euth Dog 657 21.5% 485 17.8% 444 16.4% 349 14.6% 6 16.9% Euth Cat 1398 47.% 985 35.2% 77 27.6% 926 33.7% 77 32.% Euth Other 16 38.4% 71 32.1% 55 24.1% 36 17.7% 9 37.5% Euth Total 2162 34.3% 1546 26.9% 126 22.% 1311 24.5% 146 23.5% Change in intake from FY17 to FY18 Change in adoptions from FY17 to FY18 Change in transfers from FY17 to FY18 Change in euthanasia from FY17 to FY18 Change in total cat live releases Change in total dog live releases Total % -143-3% -94-4% -87-6% 15 9% 35 1.8% -213-9.4% WCAC Monthly Report Page 6
January February March April May June July August September October November December Full Time Emoployee Equivalent Wake County Animal Center Volunteer Program Volunteers are an integral part of the Enrichment Program for the Wake County Animal Center. Their roles include dog walking, socialization of the animals, assisting at off-site events, cat cuddling and promoting our animals in the community, to just name a few. To learn more about volunteering at the Wake County Animal Center, please visit our Volunteer Page on our website at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/volunteer Not everyone can come to the Animal Center to interact with our animals directly. If this is you, you can support our Animal Center by raising community awareness of the animals for adoption at the Wake County Animal Center, collecting donations of treats from your local community or making financial donations to support our Enrichment Program, advanced medical care and other needs of the animals in our care. More information can be found at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/donations 12 1 Volunteer Hours 8 6 4 2 214 215 216 217 During the month of December, 217, our volunteers logged a total amount of hours equivalent to an additional 7.43 full time employees. WOW! That s a lot of enrichment for our animals! WCAC Monthly Report Page 7
Number of Animals Wake County Animal Center Foster Program Foster parents are crucial to the lifesaving efforts of the Wake County Animal Center. Foster parents save two lives when they choose to foster the foster they welcome into their home as well as the pet who just got that spot in our facility. Fosters take on our neediest animals our bottle feeder kittens, pets that need a kind hand for socialization, as well as our animals that need ongoing medical care. Foster parents provide a loving home that enables these pets to find their forever home. To learn more about becoming a Foster parent at the Wake County Animal Center, please visit our Foster Page on our website at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/foster 4 In Foster at Month End 35 3 25 2 15 1 214 215 216 217 5 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec At the end of December, 217, there were 98 animals in foster care. Animals in foster care that are available for adoption can be found on our Adoption Gallery at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/adoptions WCAC Monthly Report Page 8
January February March April May June July August September October November December Wake County Animal Center Transfer Program Transfer Partners pull animals from the Wake County Animal Center into their rescue programs. Our Transfer Partners are both near and far. We are fortunate to have many Transfer Partners to help us with placement of our animals, some that need extensive socialization, training or medical care. They enable us to save more lives. To learn more about becoming a Transfer Partner for the Wake County Animal Center, please visit Transfer Program Page on our website at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/transfer 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 Transfer Placement 214 215 216 217 During December, 217, 187 animals were transferred out of the Wake County Animal Center to our Transfer Partners. Thank you to all of our Transfer Partners that pulled animals from the Wake County Animal Center in December, 217. Every single transfer is important! WCAC Monthly Report Page 9
Shelter Rescue Cat Dog Kitten Puppy Other 2 Paws Up 2 1 - - - Alley Cats and Angels 2 - - - - Blackdog Club, Inc. - 1 - - - Bullies 2 The Rescue - 1 - - - Carolina Adopt-A-Bulls - 1-6 - Cause For PAWS Of NC 8 2 - - - Connies Kittens 1-2 - - Dog Warriors Rescue - 1-2 - Golden Meadows Animal Rescue - 1 - - - Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue Inc. - 1 - - - Great Dane Rescue Alliance Inc. - 2 - - - Hope Animal Rescue - 1 - - - Jesse's Place/Ruf Creek Ranch Franicola - 1 - - - Midgard Serpents Reptile Rescue - - - - 1 Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital 1 4 6 - - Old North Canine Rescue - - - 3 - Paw Prints Animal Rescue - - 1 - - Pawfectmatch - 1-1 - Purr Partners - - 3 - - Rescue Ur Forever Friend - - 1 - - SAFE Haven for Cats 14-1 - - Second Chance Pet Adoptions - 2 - - - Sound Pet Animal Rescue and Referral - 1 - - - Southern Siberian Rescue - 2 - - - SPCA of Wake County 29 25 3 4 1 The Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary Inc. - 1 - - - The Merit Pitbull Foundation - - - 6 - True Hearts Pinscher Rescue - 2 - - - Wake TNR 2 - - - - WCAC Monthly Report Page 1
Number of Surgeries Performed Wake County Animal Center Veterinary Program Our Veterinary Program consists of a Chief Veterinarian, a Contract Surgeon and four veterinary technicians. This team is responsible for the overall medical care of all animals within the Wake County Animal Center. Pet overpopulation is a major issue. One way to address this issue is to have your pets spayed or neutered. All dogs and cats adopted from the Wake County Animal Center are spayed or neutered prior to entering their new homes. In-House Spay/Neuter Surgeries 5 45 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 214 215 216 217 During December, 217, 246 spay/neuter surgeries were performed at the Wake County Animal Center. WCAC Monthly Report Page 11
Wake County Animal Control Wake County Animal Control responds to all areas of Wake County except for the City of Raleigh, City of Garner, Town of Holly Springs and Town of Cary, which each have their own Animal Control Units. To learn more about Animal Control services within Wake County, please visit our Animal Control Page on our website at: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/health/pages/animalcontrol.aspx 7 8 7 3 2 15 Animal Control Field Data 11 55 TRAP CALL RUNNING LOOSE ANIMAL FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION CRUELTY COMPLAINT 23 AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL 23 6 79 ANIMAL BITE TALK WITH OFFICER INJURED/SICK ANIMAL ABANDONED ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT ASSIST TURNOVER ANIMAL EVICTION 55 OTHER/ ODOR PUBLIC NUISANCE 53 4 BAT AT RESIDENCE WILDLIFE Wake County Animal Control responded to 441 requests for service in December, 217. WCAC Monthly Report Page 12
Wake County Rabies Statistics 3 Rabies Cases 25 2 15 1 5 212 213 214 215 216 217 During December 217, there was 1 confirmed case of rabies in Wake County. There have been a total of 9 confirmed cases of rabies in Wake County since January 1, 217. WCAC Monthly Report Page 13