Each year OpSPOT compiles statistics for our focus area as reported by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. These statistics are reported to the Department of Agriculture by the animal care facilities. OpSPOT acknowledges the challenges many shelters face, including receiving severely injured, end-of-life animals or animals unsafe to adopt. Showcasing these statistics is in no way meant to blame shelters for the necessary euthanasia that can be warranted. These statistics are meant to show the overall progress of our region and the impact of our mission.
OpSPOT’s focus area: Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis Counties, and St. Louis City. These figures are reported by the individual agencies on their licensing applications. Agencies: shelters, impoundment facilities, contract kennels and rescue groups.
2021
Admitted = 44,861
Euthanized = 3,603
2020
Admitted = 44,994
Euthanized = 4,518
2019
Admitted = 52,228
Euthanized = 7,153
2018
Admitted = 46,696
Euthanized = 7,133
2017
Admitted = 48,436
Euthanized = 7,519
2016
Admitted = 49,635
Euthanized = 8,075
2015
Admitted = 44,393
Euthanized = 8,983
2014
Admitted = 48,350
Euthanized = 11,385
2013
Admitted = 50,946
Euthanized = 14,170
2012
Admitted = 50,529
Euthanized = 15,405
2011
Admitted = 56,127
Euthanized = 19,558
2010
Admitted = 57,330
Euthanized = 21,742