SLCo Animal Services:
2010 Breaks Records
Salt Lake County Animal Services announces record breaking number of adoptions and overall animal saved rates at the County Shelter.
“2010 was another amazing year for our agency” says Shawni Larrabee, Director of Salt Lake County Animal Services. “New programs and a dedicated effort to find lifesaving solutions for the lost and abandoned pets in our care have yielded significant results. Dog adoptions increased by over 62% and cat adoptions increased by over 45% this year compared to 2009. Our euthanasia rates are now less than half of the state average. ”
The shelter euthanized 481 dogs last year. That compares with 1,048 killed during an average year between 2001 and 2009. The shelter also euthanized 1,419 cats. That compares with 3,212 put to sleep during an average year historically.
The Salt Lake County Shelter cared for approximately 10,500 lost and abandoned animals in 2010.
Cats Adopted in 2009 – 1119
Cats Adopted in 2010 - 1623
Dogs Adopted in 2009 – 750
Dogs Adopted in 2010 - 1217
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