Wake County Animal Center September 216 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
Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 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 6 4 Incoming Total Outgoing Total Euthanasia Total 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. 14 12 Incoming 1 8 6 4 213 214 215 216 2 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 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 213 214 215 216 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 213 214 215 216 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, 216 - September 3, 216 Date Prepared: 1/15/216 YTD YTD YTD YTD MTD % % % % FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY17 % Intake Dog 1542 1616 1428 1473 459 Intake Cat 1779 1782 165 1453 436 Intake Other 13 193 131 149 4 Intake Total 3451 3591 3164 375 935 Adoption Dog 679 44.% 554 34.3% 578 4.5% 633 43.% 188 41.% Adoption Cat 512 28.8% 524 29.4% 56 34.9% 641 44.1% 173 39.7% Adoption Other 44 33.8% 63 32.6% 56 42.7% 41 27.5% 9 22.5% Adoption Total 1274 36.9% 1142 31.8% 123 38.% 1327 43.2% 374 4.% Transfer Dog 231 15.% 368 22.8% 332 23.2% 32 2.5% 14 22.7% Transfer Cat 169 9.5% 351 19.7% 47 25.4% 442 3.4% 154 35.3% Transfer Other 6 4.6% 37 19.2% 25 19.1% 45 3.2% 7 17.5% Transfer Total 46 11.8% 756 21.1% 764 24.1% 789 25.7% 265 28.3% Reclaim Dog 255 16.5% 31 19.2% 287 2.1% 38 2.9% 95 2.7% Reclaim Cat 27 1.5% 31 1.7% 38 2.4% 39 2.7% 15 3.4% Reclaim Other 4 3.1% 3 1.6% 1.8%.%.% Reclaim Total 286 8.3% 344 9.6% 326 1.3% 347 11.3% 11 11.8% Euth Dog 41 26.% 353 21.8% 238 16.7% 215 14.6% 67 14.6% Euth Cat 992 55.8% 819 46.% 566 35.3% 358 24.6% 13 23.6% Euth Other 73 56.2% 78 4.4% 54 41.2% 46 3.9% 23 57.5% Euth Total 1466 42.5% 1251 34.8% 858 27.1% 619 2.1% 193 2.6% Change in intake from FY16 to FY17 Change in adoptions from FY16 to FY17 Change in transfers from FY16 to FY17 Change in euthanasia from FY16 to FY17 Change in total cat live releases Change in total dog live releases Total % -89-3% 124 1% 25 3% -239-28% 117 11.6% 46 3.8% 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 During the month of September, 216, our volunteers logged a total amount of hours equivalent to an additional 7.95 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 35 In Foster at Month End 3 25 2 15 1 214 215 216 5 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec At the end of September, 216, there were 232 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 Transfer Placement 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 214 215 216 During September, 216, 265 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 September, 216. Every single transfer is important! WCAC Monthly Report Page 9
Shelter / Rescue Cat Dog Kitten Puppy Other 3 Blind Mice Rescue 1 - - - - All Breed Animal Rescue of the Carolinas - 6 - - - Alley Cats and Angels 33-6 - - Atlantic Rottweiller Rescue - 1 - - - Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - 1 - - - Camp Canines, Inc., Camp Rescue - 2 - - - Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue - 1 - - - Carolina Pet Rescue - - - - 5 Carolina Poodle Rescue - 1 - - - Carolina Veterinary Assistance & Adoption 19 7 3 4 - Cause For PAWS Of NC - 1-1 - Chico and Friends - 12 1 - - Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc. - 1 - - - Critters 4U Rescue 6 1 1 - - Dog Warriors Rescue - 1 - - - Hope Animal Rescue - 12-8 - Jesse'S Place/Ruf Creek Ranch Franicola - 1-2 - Meow House Cat Rescue - - 3 - - Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital 1 1 - - - Mr Mo Project Senior Dog Rescue - 4 - - - NC Yorkie Rescue, Inc. - 1 - - - Pawfectmatch - 1 - - - Refurbished Canine Rescue - 3 - - - SAFE Haven for Cats 3-3 - - Saving Grace Animals For Adoption - - 1 - - Schnauzer Savers Rescue of West Tennessee - 1 - - - Second Chance Pet Adoptions 12 6 8 5 - Sound Pet Animal Rescue and Referral - 1 - - - SPCA of Wake County 9 1 15-2 Wags Rescue And Referral - 5-3 - WAKE TNR 9-2 - - 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. 5 45 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 5 In-House Spay/Neuter Surgeries 214 215 216 During September, 216, 391 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 43 Animal Control Field Data 5 7 13 17 11 72 9 1 TRAP CALL RUNNING LOOSE ANIMAL FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION CRUELTY COMPLAINT AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL ANIMAL BITE TALK WITH OFFICER 67 136 INJURED/SICK ANIMAL PUBLIC NUISANCE ABANDONED ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT ASSIST TURNOVER ANIMAL 66 59 32 42 OTHER/ ODOR BAT AT RESIDENCE WILDLIFE Wake County Animal Control responded to 589 requests for service in September, 216. WCAC Monthly Report Page 12
Wake County Rabies Statistics 3 Rabies Cases 25 2 15 1 5 211 212 213 214 215 216 During September, 216, there were confirmed case of rabies in Wake County. There have been a total of 16 confirmed cases of rabies in Wake County since January 1, 216. WCAC Monthly Report Page 13