Our Years In Numbers
Our Commitment to No-Kill
At Carbon County Friends of Animals, we are proud to be a no-kill shelter. We will never euthanize a cat due to space limitations or convenience.
The only time euthanasia is considered is when a cat has no path forward, and continuing would mean unrelenting pain and suffering. In those rare cases, we make the compassionate choice to ensure no animal endures unnecessary suffering.
Our mission is to provide care, love, and shelter to every cat we take in, giving them the best chance for a happy and healthy life.
Discover the Impact We’ve Made This Year
Save rate formula 2024
The graph above visualizes the outcomes for 2024 at Carbon County Friends of Animals. Using the ASPCA Live Release Rate formula, the Live Release Rate is 91.1%, reflecting our commitment to achieving positive outcomes for the cats in our care.
Explanation:
The Live Release Rate is calculated as follows:
Live Outcomes ÷ (All Outcomes − Unhealthy/Untreatable Owner-Requested Euthanasia) × 100
•Live Outcomes: 286 (includes adoptions and transfers).
•All Outcomes: 329 (total outcomes, including euthanasia and deaths in care).
•Unhealthy/Untreatable Euthanasia: 15 (excluded from the formula as these are cases beyond rehabilitation).
This calculation demonstrates our dedication to providing safe, loving homes for the cats in our care.
Click the link to explore our detailed reports showcasing the cats we’ve welcomed into Carbon County Friends of Animals and their outcomes. From rescues to rehoming, these numbers tell the story of lives saved, second chances given, and the loving homes found for our feline friends. See how your support makes a difference!
Save rate formula 2023
Here’s a bar graph reflecting the shelter outcomes for 2023:
•Live Outcomes: 365 cats
•Euthanized or Died: 36 cats
The calculated Live Release Rate for 2023 is 91.03%, demonstrating the shelter’s success in ensuring positive outcomes for the majority of its cats.
Asilomar rate formula
Carbon County Friends of Animals is proud to report an Asilomar Release Rate of 91.02%.
This percentage reflects our commitment to ensuring the well-being of the cats in our care by focusing on live outcomes, including adoptions and transfers to other trusted organizations. The accompanying graph provides a breakdown of our outcomes, highlighting our dedication to finding loving homes and safe solutions for every cat we serve.
The Asilomar Release Rate is calculated using the following formula:
Live Outcomes ÷ (All Outcomes − Unhealthy/Untreatable Owner-Requested Euthanasia) × 100
•Live Outcomes: Includes all adoptions, returns to owner, and transfers to other organizations.
•All Outcomes: Represents the total number of outcomes, including live outcomes, euthanasia, and other categories.
•Unhealthy/Untreatable Owner-Requested Euthanasia: These cases are excluded from the calculation as they involve animals with severe health issues or behavioral challenges beyond the scope of rehabilitation.
This formula ensures a fair and accurate measure of the shelter’s performance in achieving positive outcomes for the animals in its care.