Statistics
2012 Results of Operations
The Healdsburg Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the results
of its operations for calendar year 2012:
A total of 672 animals (primarily dogs and cats) entered the
Shelter in 2012. These included owner surrenders of pets, stray
animals retrieved by animal control, lost animals, transfers from
other shelters, and even small farm animals or wildlife that may be
injured or stray. Of this total intake of animals, HAS was able to
release 630 live animals, including adoptions (395), return to
owners (154), transfers to other approved shelter or
rescue/sanctuary facilities (80), and one release back into wild
habitat. This represents a 94% live-animal release rate,
maintaining the HAS record of recent years and affirming the
commitment of HAS to serve our community by releasing safe and
healthy animals to responsible owners whenever possible. A 94%
live-release rate far exceeds state and national averages for
community animal control shelters.