Adoption share
61%
Most animals leaving shelters do so through adoption rather than transfer or other outcomes.
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Healthy animals
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Outcome mix
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Sample size: 0 animals
Data sources
Based on Shelter Animals Count and Hillsborough County animal resource reports.
Key takeaway
Shelter outcomes are strongest when animals can move quickly through adoption, with fewer medical and behavioral barriers.
Return-to-owner
16%
Recovered pets often rejoin their guardians without prolonged shelter stays, reducing system strain.
Average stay
21 days
Animals that move quickly through the system are more likely to reach adoption-ready status sooner.
Intake source
46%
Stray intake remains one of the largest drivers of shelter demand and resource planning.