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Fiscal Year 2026 December 2025 § 3-1-27 - Reporting by Animal Shelter (1) Number of impounded animals December 2025 (FY26) saw 627 domestic animals impounded at AAS. There was an 8.87% decrease from November 2025 which brought in 688 domestic animals the shelter. to number This the categories of wildlife, bird (wildlife), opossums, and reptile (wildlife). excludes (2) Number of animals euthanized a description of the animal, including age, species, and size, and the reason for euthanasia Species Primary Breed Owl Domestic Shorthair American Shorthair Reason Injured Injured Injured Bird (wildlife) Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Domestic Shorthair Neurological Domestic Shorthair Neurological Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Medium Hair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Medium Hair Toxicity American Pit Bull Terrier DB4 Bite Golden Retriever DB4 Bite American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order Border Collie Court Order American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order Labrador Retriever English Bulldog Poodle - Miniature Dachshund Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Chihuahua - Smooth Trauma Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair Agonal Agonal Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Fox - Grey Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Unspecified Rabies Risk Wildlife Raccoon Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Raccoon Wildlife Raccoon Rabies Risk Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Unspecified Rabies Risk Wildlife Skunk - Striped Su(cid:431)ering Puppy Chihuahua - Smooth Su(cid:431)ering (3) Live-release rate for non-wildlife animals December 2025 (FY26) saw a for live-release of domestic 94.98%. rate animals This means that of all outcomes for the month of December, 94.98% were positive and involved rescue adoption, transfer, return-to-owner, etc. (4) Animals adopted December 2025 (FY26) saw a slight dog adoptions after December 12th. decrease in to is due temporary the This emergency implementation of procedures during the Canine Pneumovirus outbreak at Austin Animal Services. (5) Animals returned to owner December 2025 (FY26) saw 68 animals reclaimed. Animal Protection O(cid:431)icers (APOs) returned 22 animals to their owners in the field. (6) Animals in foster care in the month and on day of reporting 301 di(cid:431)erent people/families fostered. As of January 8, there are 212 animals in foster care. In the month of December, 21 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. More than 83 animals were adopted directly from foster care. 103 new foster applications were processed. There are currently 1300 members (approved foster care providers) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. (7) Vaccination numbers upon intake There were 1,596 administered vaccinations for the month of December. Vaccination Bordetella (intranasal) DA2PP (1 Year) DA2PP (Puppy) DHLPP (First) DHLPP (1 Year) FVRCP (1 Year) FVRCP (Kitten) Leptospirosis (1 Year) Rabies Number Administered 249 1 63 188 76 26 216 1 487 TOTAL 1,596 vaccinations (8) Money paid for emergency treatment to third-party providers The invoice for services has not yet been provided to Austin Animal Services from the Emergency Clinic (EC). Since October 2025, $10,555.01 has been paid for emergency services from third-party providers. (9) Animals spayed/neutered at the shelter or under City contract 211 Kittens 100 Cats 59 Dogs 23 Puppies (10) Animals died in shelter or in foster Species Breed Status Species Breed Status Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death American Shorthair Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Unassisted Death - In Foster Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Wildlife Wildlife Raccoon Raccoon Raccoon Wildlife Wildlife Wildlife Coyote Raccoon Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death - In Transit Unassisted Death Wildlife Coyote Wildlife Bat - Unspecified Deaths in Care Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair Unassisted Death Domestic Shorthair American Pit Bull Terrier Unassisted Death Unassisted Death Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Dog Dog Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Puppy (11) Animals transferred to rescue In December, 17 di(cid:431)erent rescue partners pulled a total of 205 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Services. Among the 205 domestic animals, 89 animals were transferred for medical reasons to rescue partners. Of these, 75 animals went to Austin Pets Alive! including 9 puppies with suspected or confirmed parvo. (12) Animals lost, stolen, or missing There were no reported lost, stolen, or missing animals in December at AAS. (13) Live release rate goal Austin City Council Resolution No. 20190328-034 states that Austin Animal Services has a mandated live-release rate of 90% and a goal of 95% or greater. (14) Cats released under SNR/TNR There were 37 cats transferred from AAS to Austin Humane Society with the Community Cats Shelter Neuter Return (SNR) program. There were 123 cats transferred from AAS’s “Cattyshack” to Austin Humane Society with the Community Cats Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program. (15) Intact animals adopted or RTO Four animals were adopted intact. All adopters have agreed to a spay/neuter agreement. Additional Reporting Animal Protection  O(cid:431)icers submitted 15 specimens for rabies testing out of 230 exposure reports. We had 1 positive bat and 1 decomposed bat.  O(cid:431)icers handed out 7 fencing assistance applications and implanted 6 microchip(s).  O(cid:431)icers impounded 24 injured animals and 23 regular or sick animals. Wildlife Protection  There were 42 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 29 sightings, 9 wild sick, 2 encounter, 1 incidents, and 1 wild injured Volunteer Program In December, 373 volunteers contributed 4,974.57 hours   3 orientations, introducing 62 potential volunteers  10 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 81 hours  58 volunteers dedicated 127.33 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training  26 individuals donated 52 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Marketing Austin Animal Services Facebook had 1.1 million page views, reached 348,000 unique individuals, and got 21,000 content interactions. Austin Animal Services Instagram had 616,000 page views, reached 83,000 unique individuals, and got 23,000 content interactions during December.