The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia is dedicated to providing accurate and timely data on services provided to the citizens and animals of Philadelphia. Animal handling statistics are published within 30 days of the completion of each month.
Animal Care Data
In an effort to simplify data reporting and increase transparency and clarity around statistics, in 2020 ACCT Philly updated our reports, modeled on Shelter Animals Count’s nationally recognized, best practice format. Going forward, ACCT will utilize a single live release rate formula, with no intake or outcome types omitted.
2020 Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr lMay l June l July l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec 2020 Annual Totals
2019 Jan| Feb| Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2018Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2017 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2016 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2015 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2014 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2013 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2012 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
Field Statistics
2018 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
Humane Network Report
In 2014, ACCT Philly enlisted animal welfare consulting team the Humane Network to conduct an assessment of operational functions and programs for both animal sheltering and field services (including an onsite visit on November 18 – 20, 2015). The assessment focused on the current reality, as well as recommendations that foster a culture of continuous improvement, maximize lifesaving results, and help guide strategies for the future.
Major areas reviewed by the consulting team include:
- Intake
- Animal flow
- Outcomes/live release
- Veterinary services
- Field services
- Programs including adoptions, foster care, etc.
- Marketing, development and community outreach
- Customer services
- Volunteer and Rescue Group program
- Resources—staffing levels, finances, etc
- Facility and animal housing
Part of the assessment included a volunteer and rescue partner survey. A summary of the survey results is available here.
A report of the entire Humane Network assessment is available below.
“Assessment Report and Recommendations for a Successful and Sustainable Future”
Yearly Revised Reports
These reports are reformatted to match the 2017 format and include the Asilomar and ASPCA rates.
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
Yearly Reports
ACCT Philly assumed control of Philadelphia’s animal control operations on April 1, 2012.
Animal Care Annual Totals
2014 | 2015 | 2016
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013
Year In Review
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015
IRS Form 990 Reports
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016| 2017