The City of Columbia Animal Shelter has made incredible strides over the years in improving the lives of animals in our care. From intake to live release rates and reduced euthanasia numbers, the progress tells a powerful story of compassion and community support. We invite you to explore the attached PDF for a detailed look at our yearly comparisons and see firsthand the positive impact being made.
Columbia Animal Services
2025 IMPACT
4389
Total Animal Intake
83
Live Release Rate
12.03
Animals entered CAS per day, on average
1,288
Pets fostered
2,105
Requests for Animal Control assistance
341
Community vetting services
231
New volunteers onboarded
378
Shelter intakes reunited with their families
64
"Doggy Day Out" volunteer field trips
(May - Dec.)
60
"Slumber Buddies" volunteer sleepovers
(May - Dec.)
266
"Home to Home" Program
Success Stories
Dogs that did not enter the shelter system thanks to our self-rehoming program
OUTCOMES:
DOGS
11.1% - Returned to owner
16.18% - Went to rescue
17.93% - Euthanized
53.61% - Adoptions
1.26% - Died/lost in care
