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Shelter Statistics

2004
10,231 animals admitted
2,647 animals adopted
1,127 pets returned to owners

2003
9,555 animals admitted
2,338 animals adopted
1,113 pets returned to owners

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Trends in Animal Intake

Our current facility was built in the 1970’s to accommodate an average intake of 5,000 animals per year. As you will see in these charts, more than 10,000 animals are expected to enter our doors again this year.

Animal Intake by Year
1973-2004

Animal Intake by Month
2000-2004

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Euthanasia

Helping Hands Humane Society is an open door shelter. We turn no animal away. The main difference between us and limited admission shelters (sometimes referred to as “no kill” shelters) is that they must restrict the type and number of animals they receive. Few limited admission shelters take in sick and injured animals or provide for lost and stray animals.

Although the simplicity of the limited admission shelter philosophy is appealing, reality is not that simple. Here at Helping Hands, we receive an average of 20 to 40 animals each day. We provide them with shelter for days, weeks and even months while they are awaiting new homes. But more keep coming in every single day and only so many can be housed at one time. As a result, we must humanely euthanize those animals for which no home can be found.

We honor the memory of all these lovable pets. Each and every one causes us great sadness. We need your help to reduce the number of homeless animals in our community. Be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and educate others on the importance of spaying and neutering.

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