WHO WE ARE

The National Database

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Animals
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Reporting States, US Territories & Canadian Provinces
animals counted

26,600,000+

established in

2012

MOST TRUSTED

Animal Shelter Data

data collection for

Multiple Species

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NEUTRAL & CENTRALIZED DATABASE

Why Shelter Animals Count?

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We Need More
Than Estimates

We Need More
Than Estimates

We need action. Shelter Animals Count exists to create an effective infrastructure for complete and accurate shelter reporting to understand risk factors, use data to implement strategies, and positively impact efforts.

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Centralized
Database

Centralized
Database

An independent, centralized database is necessary. While shelters have made great progress for animals, accurate and comprehensive nationwide data collection did not exist prior to Shelter Animals Count.

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Collaboration
Is Critical

Collaboration
Is Critical

Shelter Animals Count is a collaborative initiative formed by a diverse group of stakeholders to create and share The National Database of sheltered animal statistics, but we can’t do it alone. We need your help.

Welcome

Shelter Animals Count:
The Most Trusted Source for Animal Sheltering Statistics

Shelter Animals Count (SAC) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on animal sheltering across the United States and Canada.

By serving as a neutral, industry-wide data collection entity, Shelter Animals Count provides valuable insights into shelter operations, trends in animal intake and outcomes, and the challenges faced by shelters and rescues. Shelter Animals Count collaborates with organizations of all sizes to encourage data submission, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the state of animal welfare. This data-driven approach supports evidence-based decision-making, ultimately helping to improve outcomes for animals, guide policy, and increase transparency within the animal welfare community..

Shelter Animals Count is a 501(c)(3) organization funded through grants, sponsorships and donations.

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"Shelter Animals Count is the most trusted source for data in our field—bringing transparency, consistency, and clarity on what is happening regionally and nationally in the animal welfare field so organizations can make fully informed decisions and clearly communicate what is happening in their communities. "
- Mike Keiley, Board Chair

Data Reports

Take a look at our recent data reports.

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Our Goal is 100% Shelter Participation

Data drives the decisions that animal shelters make daily for pets in their communities. Fortunately, many shelters already collect and report important data to The National Database, and the time has come for nationwide participation. Find a list of participating organizations here.

 

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organization benefits

Why Participate?

Improve Operations

Data helps drive decisons

Qualify For Grants

Many grantors require data entry

Custom Dashboards

Share your organization's data

National Comparisons

See how your organization compares

Access the Data

Get the complete data set annually

Develop Programs

Use data to help your community

Additional Information

Get more details about contributing data to The National Database.

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