2025 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 2025, showcasing our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of Evanston’s animals and the individuals who cherish them.
97%
SAVE RATE
We have saved 4,500+ animals since 2015.
547
ANIMALS HANDLED
358 cats, 189 dogs, a 31.5% increase from 2024.
1,690
CUSTODIAL CARE
days free-of-charge to 41 animals whose owners fell on hard times.
23,693
FOSTER CARE
days provided by 285 families for 475 animals, 130 dogs and 345 cats.
Pet Pantry
Our Pet Pantry serves Evanston-area residents needing assistance providing food and supplies for their furry family members. In 2025, we distributed:
74,605
cans of dog and cat food
42,951
pounds of dry dog and cat food
32,881
pounds of cat litter
501
families served
949
animals helped
Evanston Animal Shelter Intake & Outcome Statistics 2020 – 2025
