ANIMAL SERVICES' REPORT HIGHLIGHTS ADOPTIONS, TRANSFERS, RETURNS

(Jan. 12, 2026)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The number of animals adopted from Midland Animal Services, returned to their owners and transferred to animal support groups nearly tripled those euthanized in December, according to MAS’ monthly record card.

Adoptions reached 95 in December, transfers 57 and animals returned to owner 57, while Animal Services’ officials reported 86 animals euthanized. That helped result in a 72% live release rate for the month.

The statistics also show of the animals euthanized, less than half took place because of a lack of space (31). Reasons for euthanasia included medical (43 or half), quality of life (seven) and behavior (five).

The Midland Animal Services’ report also shows the average length of stay or all animals was less than eight days and no category (dog, puppy, cat or kitten) averaged 10 or more days.

For December 2025

Adoptions (Dog/Cat Only)

YTD: 1,247

MTD: 95

Outcomes (Dog/Cat Only)

Adoption: 95     

Return to Owner: 58     

Transfers: 57     

Euth: 86   

Intakes (Dog/Cat Only)

YTD: 5,069

MTD: 341

Stray: 282   

Owner Surrender: 43   

Seized: 16   

Returns: 0   

Transfer In: 0

Top Partners

Fix West Texas: 35

Whiskers and Tails: 3

MASA: 5

Sassy's Dog Rescue: 7

Lonestar: 2

Length of Stay

Total Dec: 7.92 Days   

Dog: 6.43 Days 

Puppy: 8.9 Days   

Cat: 9.61 Days   

Kitten: 6.77 Days   

Live Release Rate

YTD: 72%

MTD: 72%

Euthanasia Reasons

Medical: 43   

Quality of Life: 7   

Behavior: 5   

Space: 31   

Source: City of Midland