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How’d we do as a field this past year? See what the data from more than 13,500 organizations has to say

If you haven’t already, be sure to download—and study!—the recently released 2024 Annual Analysis from Shelter Animals Count.

How does your organization compare to the national averages on intake, adoptions, and outcomes? In addition to general trends—adoptions rose slightly in 2024, for example, while length of stay increased for dogs—the report digs deeper into species and intake and outcome types.

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