2025 Annual Shelter Report
2025 was a year worth reflecting on. While SPCHS may be small, we remain mighty, powered by dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and a community that consistently shows up when our
cats and dogs need help the most.
Shelter Animal Outcomes
In 2025, SPCHS helped hundreds of animals find safety, care, and new beginnings. Through adoption, 123 cats and 93 dogs found loving homes. We took in 205 stray animals and were
able to reunite 69 pets with their families, a reminder that success and happy endings taken many forms. Details of our 2025 intake and outcomes can be viewed by clicking this link.
Spay, Neuter & Community Impact
Our impact extended far beyond the shelter walls. SPCHS assisted 198 local families with spay and neuter services for their pets and humanely neutered 146 free-roaming community
cats living on the peninsula. In addition, 202 shelter animals were spayed or neutered prior to adoption. These efforts represent a meaningful investment in healthier animals, reduced
overpopulation, and a more humane future for our community.
Community Support & Fundraising
Again and again in 2025, our community showed up in generous and meaningful ways. When we asked for food, cleaning supplies, essential equipment, or financial support, our community
responded. These donations, both large and small, directly impact daily operations and support the staff and volunteers caring for animals every day. We were also fortunate to host several successful fundraising efforts throughout the year. Our Holiday Auction provided critical financial support, our yearly Memorial Day Garage Sale was impactful and a really fun way to bring everyone together, Giving Tuesday highlighted the deep
belief our supporters have in our mission, and the continued generosity and enthusiasm of the peninsula Jeep group made a lasting impact on the shelter.
Adoption Practices
To ensure safe, thoughtful, and successful matches, SPCHS continues to require meet-and-greet appointments for dogs, primarily due to volunteer safety and availability. At the
same time, we welcome the public to stop in and spend time with our cats whenever possible. These practices help balance accessibility with the well-being of animals, adopters, staff, and
volunteers.
Facility & Infrastructure Improvements
Behind the scenes, 2025 brought amazing improvements to our facility. We received an incredibly generous donation of a commercial dishwasher with sanitizing capabilities and added
a much-needed second washing machine, both of which significantly improved sanitation and efficiency. Our volunteer Facilities team went above and beyond throughout the year, completing
countless repairs and finishing our Memorial Garden—a peaceful resting place for the dogs and cats who spent their final days with us, and a space where staff and volunteers can pause,
reflect, and recharge.
Live Release Rate & Care Standards
We are especially proud to have maintained a 97% live release rate in 2025. SPCHS never euthanizes for space or length of stay. Euthanasia is considered only when an animal is
suffering medically or has unresolved behavioral issues that pose a danger to staff, volunteers, or the public. These decisions are never taken lightly, are never decided on by one person, and
are always approached with compassion and care.
Looking Ahead
We are not perfect, and at times we stumble—but we remain committed, transparent, and deeply rooted in this community. Since 1991, in many forms and through many challenges,
SPCHS has been here for the cats and dogs and the people who love them.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Cindi Cochran
2025 Board President
2026 Immediate Past President