2019 Live Intake into FL Shelters
| Intake by Species | Intake | Percentage of Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | 177,626 | 46% |
| Cat | 210,821 | 54% |
| Total Intake | 388,447 |
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia
Total Live Intake into FL Shelters by Year and Species
| species | 2013 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dog Intake | 223,239 | 195,613 | 184,122 | 177,626 |
| Total Cat Intake | 249,288 | 211,615 | 219,845 | 210,821 |
| Total Intake | 472,527 | 407,228 | 403,967 | 388,447 |
- Total Intake has decreased 18% since 2013
- Dog Intake has decreased 21% since 2013
- Cat intake has decreased 15% since 2013
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia
2019 Live Outcomes from FL Shelters by Type
| Program Type | Percentage of Total Outcomes by Type |
|---|---|
| Adoption | 63% |
| Transfer Out | 17% |
| Return to Owner (RTO) | 11% |
| Return to Field (RTF) | 8% |
| Other Live Outcome (Barn cat program, police training, etc.) | 1% |
Live Release Rate by Year and Species
| Species | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dog Live Release Rate | 90% | 88% | 86% | 73% |
| Total Cat Live Release Rate | 78% | 72% | 67% | 42% |
| Total Live Release Rate | 84% | 79% | 76% | 57% |
- Total Live Release Rate has increased from 57% to 84% since 2013
- Dog Live Release Rate has increased from 73% to 90% since 2013
- Cat Live Release Rate has increased from 42% to 78% since 2013
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia
Shelter Euthanasia by Year and Species
| Species | 2013 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dog Shelter Euthanasia | 54,027 | 25,152 | 19,842 | 15,723 |
| Total Cat Shelter Euthanasia | 129,334 | 64,806 | 51,842 | 40,234 |
| Total Shelter Euthanasia | 183,361 | 89,958 | 71,684 | 55,957 |
- Dog shelter euthanasia has decreased 71% since 2013
- Cat shelter euthanasia has decreased 69% since 2013
- Total shelter euthanasia has decreased 69% since 2013
- 127,401 fewer animals were euthanized in 2019 than in 2013
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia
2019 Total Intake in FL Shelters by County
| County | Intake |
|---|---|
| Alachua | 6,692 |
| Baker | 798 |
| Bay | 5,190 |
| Bradford | 1,573 |
| Brevard | 10,112 |
| Broward | 20,974 |
| Calhoun | 45 |
| Charlotte | 4,776 |
| Citrus | 3,816 |
| Clay | 4,767 |
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia
2019 Total Euthanasia in FL Shelters by County
| County | Euthanasia |
|---|---|
| Alachua | 418 |
| Baker | 439 |
| Bay | 1,966 |
| Bradford | 488 |
| Brevard | 417 |
| Broward | 2,342 |
| Calhoun | 8 |
| Charlotte | 590 |
| Citrus | 190 |
| Clay | 227 |
Does not include 12,645 Owner Requested/Intended Euthanasia