The Lassen County Animal Shelter saw another busy month in August, taking in 68 animals as staff worked to find each pet a path back home or into a new family.
Shelter Kennel Technician Jaime Proia noted that the figures represent far more than routine metrics. “These numbers represent more than statistics—they represent animals who needed shelter, care and a path toward either returning home or finding a new one,” Proia said.
During the month of August, intakes included:
- 28 stray animals
- 36 owner surrenders
- 3 quarantine or confiscate cases
- 1 return
Even as intake remained steady, shelter staff placed dozens of animals into positive outcomes. Throughout August, 25 animals were adopted into permanent homes, 11 were reunited with their owners, and 21 were transferred to outside rescue partners. Transfers help provide animals with expanded adoption opportunities while freeing up kennel space locally for new arrivals.
The shelter achieved a 96 percent save rate for August.
2026 Year-to-Date Trends
August’s activity brings total shelter intakes to 447 animals so far in 2026, maintaining an overall year-to-date save rate of 95 percent.
Year-to-date statistics through August show:
- 139 stray animals
- 231 owner surrenders
- 65 quarantine or confiscate cases
- 111 adoptions
- 70 pet-and-owner reunions
- 210 transfers to partner rescue organizations
“The numbers show both the incredible demand placed on our shelter and the tremendous amount of work that goes into helping animals move through our facility,” Proia explained.
“More than 200 animals have already been transferred to rescue partners this year, while more than 100 have found adoptive homes and 70 have made their way back to their families. Every adoption, every reunion, and every rescue transfer creates an opportunity for us to help another animal who needs us.”
Shelter staff extended their appreciation to the community for adopting, reclaiming lost pets, sharing animal listings, and supporting partner rescues.
As an open-admission facility, the Lassen County Animal Shelter provides humane care to local animals in need while working through adoptions and rescue networks to deliver positive outcomes.
