Shelter Profile: Kent County Animal Control City: Grand Rapids Zip Code: 49503 Email: sarah.houwerzyl@kentcounty.org Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI296.html
Written By: Justine DePalma
Published on July 14, 2008
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 |
% |
Method of euthanasia: injection
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*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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