It is exciting to see that SO MANY shelters,
most of which are open admission and animal control
, saving more than 90% of the animals coming through their doors.
Congratulations to the following award winners on their 2015 performance:
Leading the Way Awards
On January 1, 1999, the Donald Reece Animal Shelter became the first municipal No Kill shelter in Michigan. On May
11, 1999, Otsego County made this no kill policy an official resolution, founded on the basis
that Otsego County believed it to be in the best interest of the citizens to enhance the quality of life of dogs, cats and
other companion animals. Read more
here
.
CEO/President Humane Society of Huron Valley, Tanya's been leading HSHV for over 10 years. With an incredible team of staff, volunteers, and supporters, HSHV has become a thriving, dynamic animal welfare organization with a multi-service organization, 100+ employees, 700+ volunteers, and a 94% save rate focused on rescuing, healing, saving and protecting.
Read more
here.
Most Improved Open/Managed Admissions & Animal Control Awards
Large Shelter
(>1200 annual intake)
Medium Shelter
(600 - 1200 annual intake)
* Lapeer County Animal Control 27% life-saving improvement - live release of 92%
Small Shelter
(300 - 600 annual intake)
Micro Shelter
(<300 annual intake)
Limited Admission Shelter Awards
*
Adopt-A-Pet
(Genesee County) Most Adoptions with a save rate of 90% or better - 1243 adoptions
