Animal Services

Statistics

Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) publishes annual statistics to provide transparency into our shelter operations, community response, and animal outcomes.

This page highlights key trends over time and provides access to detailed statistics for each reporting year.

  • 8,972 Animals Sheltered (2025)
    9,301 2024
    9,957 2023
    10,779 2022
  • 42% Stray Dogs and Cats Reunited (2025)
    41% 2024
    37% 2023
    37% 2022
  • 95% Overall Live Release Rate - Dogs and Cats (2025)
    95% 2024
    95% 2023
    96% 2022
  • 19,511 Calls for Service (2025)
    19,890 2024
    19,471 2023
    19,537 2022

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About These Statistics

All statistics are reported by calendar year and reflect finalized intake, outcome, and enforcement data for Washoe County Regional Animal Services.

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