2013 (founding year) to YTD 2019 Lifesaving Percentage: 100%
(100% lifesaving means that all dogs taken into SSAS survive: 0% euthanasia in care; 0% death in care; 0% lost in care.)
Most of our intakes are special needs dogs, which require longer stays with us for ABA and, occasionally, doctor-ordered bed rest. These dogs often need specially skilled forever homes–which are not always easy to find–so may remain with us until they are ready and until willing, suitable adopters are identified. This is why a Capacity for Care approach now guides our operations; fewer dogs means higher quality care, and as much time as each dog needs.
Yearly Statistics / Live Release Rate / Save Rate:
2019: Total intake YTD: = 0 / YTD total homed = 1 adult canine
2018: Total intake = 1 adult canine / Total homed = 3 adult canines
2017: Total intake = 2 adult canines / Total homed = 5 adult canines
2016: Total intake = 16 adult canines / Total homed = 9 adult canines
2015: Total intake = 14 adult canines / Total homed = 14 adult canines
2014: Total intake = 11 adult canines / Total homed = 11 adult canines
Source of Intakes: Transfer from other rescues & shelters (includes strays found by those rescues & shelters): 40 Owner surrender: 5
(No cat data is provided because we are dog only.)