Rosenberg Animal Shelter Reports High Live‑Release Rate for June; Staff Highlights Recent Transfers and Adoptions
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Animal Control reported 120 intakes in June (50 dogs, 59 cats, 11 other), a 95% live‑release rate overall, transfers to rescues and multiple adoption events. Staff said the new shelter expansion is nearly complete and will be opened to the public when final items are installed.
City animal control staff summarized the June 2025 monthly report to the council July 22, noting shelter outcomes, recent transfers, and facility improvements.
Key numbers and outcomes: For June the shelter reported 120 intakes (50 dogs, 59 cats, 11 other). Total outcomes were 102 (40 dogs, 51 cats, 11 other). The live‑release rate reported was 95 percent overall (100 percent for dogs; 90 percent for cats). Staff reported five in‑shelter deaths (three kittens from disease; two from failure to thrive) and no euthanasias in June.
Rescues and events: Staff highlighted transfers to rescues including Austin Bulldog Rescue and Berg Foster Life, and an adoption event at the Fort Bend County fairgrounds that produced three adoptions. Staff also reported an in‑shelter adoption event and a Kendra Scott event that facilitated additional adoptions.
Facility update: Animal control said the shelter expansion and interior build out are nearing completion; staff will notify council and the public when final fixtures are installed and the facility is ready for a public showing.
Ending: Council members thanked staff for the report and asked that the monthly report be posted to the city website. No formal action was taken.