We're in the home stretch of the busy summer when kitten season causes intake at shelters to spike.
The average intake at the Austin Animal Center (AAC) in years past was over 23,000. Last year, our first year at no-kill, the intake was about 18,000. We're very happy to report that even with milder temperatures than last year and more rain, the intake this year is on track to be about 19,000 by the end of the year.
The increase so far at AAC this year, compared to the same period last fiscal year (which runs October through September), is a total of 250. Thanks to our home at the Town Lake Animal Center, which we moved into at the end of May, we've increased our intake from AAC by 728 this fiscal year. In fact, in July, we took in a record 677 animals from them, compared to 256 in the same time period last year!
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The dogs who are ready for adoption and do well in a shelter environment, live at the shelter. We have a large team in place to ensure they are receiving the best quality of care possible in a shelter environment, providing love and enrichment until they find their new home.
We have to send a huge shout out to our amazing foster teams! It is because of them that we are able to save the numbers we are saving. By sending animals into foster homes, they are getting the socialization and quality of care they deserve and are much better prepared for adoption.
Once again, thank you, Austin, for helping save our community's homeless dogs and cats! We still need your help, as we have at least another 4 weeks of high intake at AAC. With our increase in staffing, we need donations more than ever to keep up. And we always need great fosters, adopters, and volunteers!
