The Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control (the CACC) impounds approximately 20,000 animals each year. In 2011, the CACC euthanized 9,624 dogs and cats out of 21,085 (46%). Based on the CACC’s estimated cost to euthanize a dog and cat, the City spent between $234,864 – $303,188 euthanizing dogs and cats in 2011. In 2012, the CACC euthanized 7,652 dogs and cats out of 19,523 (39%) spending an estimated $199,124 –$251,384; Each year thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized in the City, because they are not wanted. In 2011, 6,328 dogs and cats taken in by the CACC were owner surrenders, which was 30% of the CACC’s dog and cat intake. In 2012, 6,130 dogs and cats taken in were owner surrenders (31%). Owner surrenders were the second largest source of dogs and cats taken into the CACC behind strays in 2011 and 2012. Over 20,000 ANIMALS A YEAR!!!!
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 01:24:13 +0000
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