Story County Animal Shelter Achieves No-Kill Status for Third Straight Year

The Story County Animal Shelter in Iowa has maintained no-kill status in 2024, according to Best Friends Animal Society's annual data report. This means the shelter saved 90% or more of the dogs and cats that entered last year. The shelter's director, Anna Henderson, attributes the achievement to community compassion, staff dedication, and community support through adoption and donations. The shelter provides animal control services and care to animals in need of a new home.

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has announced its second annual Rescue Effect campaign, a national initiative aimed at increasing pet adoptions and reducing the time animals spend in shelters. The campaign, supported by Chewy, will provide $2 million in grant funding to over 400 shelters and rescues across 43 states to host fee-waived adoption events. This initiative coincides with Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October, encouraging more potential adopters to consider pet adoption [1].

The Rescue Effect campaign aims to address the growing number of animals entering shelters and rescues. According to ASPCA data, nearly six million dogs and cats entered shelters and rescues in 2024. The campaign's goal is to engage more adopters and reduce the time animals spend waiting for loving homes. The ASPCA President & CEO, Matt Bershadker, emphasizes the collaborative effort between shelters, rescue groups, and the public to save more lives [1].

The Story County Animal Shelter in Iowa, which maintained a no-kill status in 2024, is a testament to the effectiveness of community support and dedication. The shelter saved 90% or more of the dogs and cats that entered last year, thanks to community compassion, staff dedication, and community support through adoption and donations. The shelter provides animal control services and care to animals in need of a new home [2].

The ASPCA's Rescue Effect campaign not only provides financial support to participating shelters but also includes video ads to raise awareness about the importance of animal adoption. The public can support the campaign by adopting a new pet, temporarily fostering an animal in need, donating resources, or calling on state lawmakers to adequately fund municipal shelters. Additionally, shopping on Chewy.com using the ASPCA's affiliate link can help support the organization's lifesaving work [1].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aspca-encourages-pet-adoption-nationwide-with-annual-rescue-effect-campaign-302506079.html
[2] Best Friends Animal Society's annual data report