2024 By The Numbers
Thanks to your support, our shelter continues to wholeheartedly fulfill its commitment to saving homeless animals and keeping pets with the people who love them.
Through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption, and community support, we provide a lifeline for animals in need. The resulting numbers underscore the profound impact we had in 2024, showcasing our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of Evanston’s animals and the individuals who cherish them.
96%
SAVE RATE
We have saved 3,900+ animals since 2015.
415
ANIMALS HANDLED
223 cats, 192 dogs, a 14.3% increase from 2023.
973
CUSTODIAL CARE
days free-of-charge to 23 animals whose owners fell on hard times.
30,161
FOSTER CARE
days provided by 289 families for 301 animals.
Pet Pantry
Our Pet Pantry serves Evanston-area residents needing assistance providing food and supplies for their furry family members. In 2024, we distributed:
49,438
cans of dog and cat food
82,910
pounds of dry dog and cat food
37,786
pounds of cat litter
433
families served
852
animals helped
Evanston Animal Shelter Intake & Outcome Statistics 2020 – 2024
