WHO WE ARE

The National Database

Animals
Counted

Participating Organizations

Data Points
Collected

Reporting States & US Territories

Now collecting

Are you contributing
Community Services Data?

The services rescues & shelters provide to the community should not be overlooked. Make sure your services count!

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SEE THE DATA

Interactive Data Dashboards

Gather insights on local and national levels. from SAC's Intake and Outcome Database and Community Services Database.

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More than dogs and cats

Data collection for multiple species.

We have expanded our database to collect data for farm animals, small mammals, birds, reptiles & amphibians.

2012

MOST TRUSTED

Animal Shelter Data

data collection for

Multiple Species

National and Local

Data Sets

Welcome

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

A centralized, standardized database for animal shelter statistics is critical for the animal welfare movement.

Shelter Animals Count created The National Database to get a holistic overview of the animal welfare landscape, while at the same time give animal organizations the information they need to streamline and pivot operations according to the needs of their community. By collecting consistent shelter data and by collaborating with other shelters, our ability to save animals’ lives can be dramatically improved.

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

Data Dashboards

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"We need to understand trends by state, region and nationally in order to build out the best programs possible to protect animals. "
- Mike Keiley, Board Chair

NEUTRAL & CENTRALIZED DATABASE

Why Shelter Animals Count?

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.

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.

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.

Data Reports

Take a look at our recent data reports.

Community Services Data

2021 | Released April 7, 2022

View SAC Reports

Annual Reports, Data Reports, etc.

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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SAC’s process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data gives you insights about your organization and your operations that you can’t obtain any other way.

Keegan Spera

Outreach & Data Specialist
Million Cat Challenge

There are many templates for data collection, yet nothing like SAC to compare shelters. SAC is a critical tool to allow shelters to focus services and improve outcomes.

Jerrica Owen

Executive Director
National Animal Care & Control Association

Our country needs consistent data to see the impact of our work as a whole. We contribute to a local coalition which tracks impact that we share with our community.