Program areas at Noco Humane
Animal care program: in fy24, we cared for 9,674 animals in our two facilities, created 5,047 new families, and reunited 2,598 families. During this year, 1041 animals were cared for by foster families and 493 animals were brought to Noco Humane from other communities for a second chance with a new family. We enrolled 542 animals in our pets needing patience program to provide them with extra enrichment and help find the perfect new family. We celebrated an average length of stay of 13 days (shorter lengths of stays help animals stay healthier and happier, and signify they are moving into new families faster. )this year we cared for 211 pets in need of housing when their owners were unable to care for them due to emergency situations. We supported both the Colorado pet pantry and animal friends alliance's kibble supply pet food pantry with food and supply donations to help owners through difficult times. In fy24, we provided clients with emergency food, ensuring that food and supply insecurity did not result in the relinquishment of a pet.
Veterinary services: in fy24 we provided basic health protection to our animals with 17,039 vaccinations, 3,025 spay/neuter, dental and other surgeries performed by our veterinary services team and in partnership with csu veterinary students. We provided compassionate, skilled care for 765 cats, dogs and other animals suffering from upper respiratory infection, and 110 animals diagnosed with ringworm. We also collaborated with other local rescue groups to help provide low-cost and free spay/neuter services, vaccines, microchips, and other services for vulnerable populations across the community. We began offering post-adoption follow up care for pets with medical issues that might be due to their shelter stay.
Animal protection and control: in fy24 our officers responded to 15,135 calls for service resulting in 24,868 responses, helping to keep animals and people across our community safe. Those included 6,182 stray animal calls, 108 for aggressive strays, 926 barking complaints, and 1,193 bite cases.six of our animal protection & control officers are commissioned bureau of animal protection agents through the Colorado department of agriculture, allowing them to work with local law enforcement to enforce state-level animal cruelty and dangerous dog statutes. This ability provides additional tools to help keep animals safe. Throughout fy24, our officers handled fifteen cases of animal cruelty and eight cases of dangerous dogs under state statutes, in addition to the cases they handle under local ordinances.
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