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Shelter Profile:  Kent County Animal Control
Written By:  Justine DePalma
Published on July 14, 2008

Address:  711 Ball Ave NW                                        

City:  Grand Rapids                                                 Zip Code:  49503

County:  Kent

Telephone:  616-336-6210

Email:  sarah.houwerzyl@kentcounty.org

Website:  http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI296.html

            Petfinder YES

            Pets911.org           

            1-800-savapet     

 

Government:  xYes

Adoptions to Public xYes        

Release to Rescue Groups:            Yes             No

 

2007 Michigan Department of Agriculture Shelter Report

 

 

Dogs

Admitted

Ret to Owner

Adopted

Euthanized

Puppies

652

146

91

296

Dogs over 6 mos

2703

590

266

1588

Total

3355

736

357

1884

%

     

     

10%

56%

 

Cats

Admitted

Ret to Owner

Adopted

Euthanized

Kittens

1511

7

141

954

Cats over 6 mos

2243

25

107

1847

Total

3754

32

248

2801

%

     

     

6%

75%

 

Combined

Admitted

Ret to Owner

Adopted

Euthanized

Dogs

3355

736

357

1884

Cats

3754

32

248

2801

Total

7109

768

615

4685

%

     

          

8%     

66%     

 

Method of euthanasia:  injection

 

Other information and links:

*The shelter report indicates 909 animals were transferred, and 142 were in the other (died in cage) category.  I have contacted the shelter for more detailed explanation.


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