Total number of calls for service answered – 674
Call breakdown:
Officers responded to:

245 stray pick up calls(includes injured),
141 leash law complaints 62 cruelty/welfare calls,
 4 wildlife calls, 6 unlicensed breeders
6 fence checks for adoptions
7 loose livestock or welfare,
17 misc. calls, 14 possible bites,
                                                              
103 pet owners were brought their pets into the shelter in February 2008
69 animals were brought into the shelter by citizens of Paulding as strays

Total number of animals processed through the shelter – 392

Total number of animals adopted to new homes – 191
(Dogs 74, Cats 34, Puppies 66, Kittens 14, other 3)

Total number of animals reclaimed by their owners – 48
(Dogs 45, cats 1, puppies 1, other 1)

Total number of animals released to animal rescue groups - 46
(Dogs 16, Cats 10, puppies 17, other 3)

Total number of animals Euthanized – 93
(Dogs 51, Cats 33, Kittens 6, other 3)

Total number of animals that died of injuries or illness – 14
(Dogs 4, Cats 7 , Other 3)

Total number of bite cases were handled – 17

Total number of rabies specimens sent to CDC –  4 (negative)