OHS_Adoption_Statistics

Adoption Statistics for 2011

OHS adopted 11,521 animals in 2011, setting new records for the percentage of animals saved and the number of cats adopted. OHS’s adoption rate is consistently 3-4 times above the national average. OHS pets stay available for adoption as long as necessary (sometimes six months or more), and animals are never euthanized for space reasons.

The rate is even more impressive because it includes 3,727 animals transferred to OHS from 49 animal welfare agencies (such as humane societies and animal control agencies) in Oregon, Washington and California. These animals were given a “second chance” at finding a home through OHS when time and resources had run out at other shelters.

2011 Adoption Summary

OHS found homes for 11,521 animals in 2011

2011 Asilomar Report

Download the 2011 OHS Asilomar report (PDF).

In addition to keeping figures on the number of animals adopted, OHS also calculates a “Save Rate” according to the nationally recognized Asilomar Standard.

The save rate reflects the many options for pets that come to the shelter besides adoption, such as animal transfers and animals who are returned to their owner. OHS is confident in its adoption figures because staffers conduct monthly physical inventories and spot audits of animal counts.

2011 Save Rate Summary