FY 2015-2016 Accomplishments

Animal Shelter

• Kept 678 lost pets safe until they could be reunited with their grateful families
• Found new, forever homes for 2,033 pets through adoption
• Transferred 964 pets to partner rescue organizations
• Continued partnership with Humane Society of Pensacola to provide Trap, Neuter and Release programs in specific areas in order to monitor progress and success
• Participated in multiple offsite community outreach and adoption events to provide humane education and awareness for the shelter
• Reestablished the volunteer program to provide more support for the animals and shelter staff.
• Began heartworm testing program and prevention plan for dogs at the shelter
• Kicked off the Foster-to-Adopt Program for Escambia County residents to place kittens and puppies in a home prior to adoption

Animal Control

• Responded to 8,055 calls from concerned citizens
• Provided assistance to officers from other departments 247 times
• Investigated 3,102 complaints of nuisance or cruelty situations
• Handled 2,934 roaming-at-large complaints
• Responded to and provided aid for 141 injured wildlife calls
• Removed 497 deceased animals from roadways and public areas