Midland Animal Services reported an 82% live release rate for dogs and cats in February, marking the highest February rate in the past four years. The department managed 311 animal intakes during the month, with strays making up 264 of those cases.
Rescue organizations contributed significantly by facilitating 126 transfers in February. Midland Animal Services also completed 75 adoptions and recorded eight animals returned to their owners. These outcomes contributed to an average length of stay of 6.36 days for animals at the shelter, which is the lowest monthly average over the last four years.
Of the 49 animals euthanized in February, seven were due to space constraints, while others were euthanized for medical reasons, behavior issues, or quality-of-life concerns.
Year-to-date figures show that Midland Animal Services has taken in 680 animals and completed 169 adoptions so far this year. The live release rate for the year stands at 79%.
Top rescue partners supporting Midland Animal Services included Fix West Texas (105 transfers), MASA (8), Midland Humane Coalition (5), Sassy’s Dog Rescue (4), Lonestar Doberman Rescue (2), Grand Companions (1), and Austin Boxer Rescue (1).
The City of Midland states on its official website that it emphasizes values such as excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusivity to support community unity and prosperity. In addition to animal services, the city provides a variety of municipal operations including recreational facilities across more than 1,364 acres of parkland, pools, sports complexes, and community centers.
Midland is located in Texas’s Permian Basin region and plays a significant role in energy production and regional growth according to information from its official website. The city operates under a home rule charter adopted on November 5, 1940 (source).