ADOPTIONS IN 2025 APPROACH 1,000 for MIDLAND ANIMAL SERVICES

(Oct. 7, 2025)
MIDLAND, TEXAS -- Midland Animal Services has adopted nearly out 1,000 animals in 2025.

MAS reported 79 animal adoptions during the month in its September Report Card. Animal Services also reported an intake of 461 animals – including 375 strays. The outcomes included the adoptions, 48 returned to owner and 112 transferred.

Lastly, Animal Services showed a live-release rate of 73% in September (up from 62% in August). The live-release rate for the year is currently at 74%.

For September 2025

Adoptions (Dog/Cat Only)

YTD: 970

MTD: 79

Outcomes (Dog/Cat Only)

Adoption: 79

Return to Owner: 61

Transfers: 121

Euthanasia: 116

Intakes (Dog/Cat Only)

YTD: 4,535

MTD: 488

Stray: 413

Owner Surrender: 83

Siezed: 13

Returns: 0

Transfer In: 0

Transfers

YTD: 1,207

MTD: 104

Top Partners

Fix West Texas: 72

Grand Companions: 8

MASA: 7

Sassy's Dog Rescue: 8

A to Z: 3

Whiskers and Tails: 6

Length of Stay Average

Total: 7 Days

Dog: 5 Days

Puppy: 6.6 Days

Cat: 12 Days

Kitten: 5 Days

Live-Release Rate

YTD: 74%

MTD: 73%

Euthanasia Reasons

Medical: 37

Quality of Life: 7

Behavior: 5

Space: 67

Source: Midland Animal Services