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From the Human Society of Chilton County

The Human Society of Chilton County has released its annual report for 2020.

The HSCC received 1,687 animals during 2020:

• 1,195 were owner surrenders (71%) (Remember, if you cannot afford the necessary medical care, food and housing for a pet then please do not get one.)
• 162 were adopted (10%)
• 25 died in shelter (1%)
• 217 were euthanized due to fatal illnesses/injuries or aggression (1% canines, 35% felines, 13% overall euthanasia percentage)
• 16 were returned to their owner (1%)
• 1,121 were rescued (66%)
• 146 remained in shelter (9%)

 

Breakdown by jurisdiction as follows:    DOGS               CATS                 OTHER

• Billingsley:                         38                    25
• Chilton County:                        60                    27
• Clanton:                                  861                  345                  1
• Jemison:                                  239                  46
• Maplesville:                             83                    19
• Marbury:                                 12                    4
• Montevallo: 55                    5
• Out of County:                         41                    23
• Thorsby:                                  145                  36
• Verbena:                                 153                  67

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Jurisdictional reimbursements:

• Chilton County (includes all areas of the county outside of the municipalities) pays $2,500 monthly; therefore, reimbursed the shelter $78.33 per animal.
• Clanton pays $11,125 quarterly; therefore, reimbursed the shelter $36.87 per animal.
• Jemison pays $1,500 quarterly; therefore, reimbursed the shelter $21.05 per animal.
• Thorsby pays $875 quarterly; therefore, reimbursed the shelter $19.34 per animal.
• Maplesville has chosen not to pay the shelter; therefore, reimbursed the shelter $0 per animal.
• Out of County – the individual bringing in the animal pays the shelter $40 per animal.

 

The HSCC began Jan. 1, 2020 with $17,812.53 and ended with $40,047.98 on Dec. 31, 2020.  The shelter received a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program, for which we are so very grateful and owe thanks for our financial status. To date, COVID-19 has stopped our in-person fundraisers which we depend on for operating funds.

 

Our volunteers and supporters are amazing and always come through when needed.  Rescues and their coordinators are out-of-this-world wonderful and we would not make it without them.

Those interested in volunteering as a foster for an animal can call the shelter at 205-755-9170 or email chiltonhumane@gmail.com.

Recurring monetary donations can be made to the shelter through PayPal chiltonhumane.paypal@gmail.com.

If everyone gave a little monthly, it would be of great help to us (especially not being able to have fundraisers due to COVID-19).