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Kill Rate — Adult Dogs <br /> Adult Dog Kill Rate Adult Dog Count(Asilomar) <br /> 8,000 <br /> 7,000 <br /> 00 <br /> fi,000 <br /> 4,005' Higher kill rate <br /> 5,000 <br /> Fewer dogs <br /> 3,00% 4,000 <br /> 3,000 <br /> 2.00% <br /> 2,000 <br /> 1.00% <br /> 0.00% <br /> 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 <br /> The kill rate for adult dogs was calculated from the Asilomar data. The graphs above show that the kill <br /> rate has more than doubled since 2019 even though the shelter handles significantly fewer dogs. <br /> Are there other mitigating factors? <br /> Dog Intakes by Size Dog Intakes by Breed <br /> 9000 9000 <br /> 8000 Intake of LARGE dogs is Puppy .11 Intake of three challenging Other <br /> LOWERthan 2019 small breeds is LOWER than 2019 ■Husky <br /> 7000 Medium 7000 Germ Shep <br /> 6000 ■Large 6000 ■Pit Bull <br /> 5000 5000 <br /> 4000 4000 <br /> 3000 3000 <br /> 2000 2000 <br /> lllllll� _ <br /> 1000 1 IIt" 1000 . ■ ■ ■ = M <br /> 0 4 <br /> 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2016 2017 2018 2019 202.0 2021 2022 <br /> The intakes for large dogs are somewhat lower than in 2019. The same applies for three of the more <br /> challenging breeds. If higher intakes for large dogs or challenging breeds aren't the problem, what is? <br /> The problem appears to be the long length of stay that results in: (1) a higher inventory, (2) more <br /> behavioral challenges, and (3) higher costs. <br /> What can be done? <br /> The adoption system is obviously performing poorly now compared to its performance in 2019. What <br /> was working in 2019 that isn't working today? <br /> Picking a dog: Why can't people walk through the kennels to view the dogs prior to picking a dog? An <br /> online photo lineup doesn't tell you anything about the dog's personality. Since a person can only <br /> choose two dogs to visit with, being able to see and connect with the dog prior to visiting is important. <br /> How does a person choose from multiple huskies that all look similar without seeing them in person? <br /> Reducing behavior problems& determining sociability: Play groups for the large dogs are no longer <br /> happening. Not only do play groups help reduce stress for the long term residents, but they also <br /> provide information to adopters that already have another dog at home. <br /> Summary-2 <br />