On behalf of everyone at CCAS, we would like to wish you a happy and safe 4^th of July weekend. While this 4^th will surely be unlike any other, we want to remind folks to pay special attention to their pets this weekend, the most likely weekend for pets to become lost. Check out this month’s Animal Tails Blog to learn about how you can keep your pets safe and be sure to read below about our shelter services update and the FREE adoption promotion on July 10^th and 11^th.

Shelter Services Update

The CCAS Pinole Shelter remains closed to the public. Our Martinez Shelter is closed to the public, except by appointment for sick/injured pets, and transfer/foster/adoption placements. Our officers continue to respond to calls for sick/injured animals and those that present a public safety concern. Over the last few weeks, we have begun spay and neuter services for shelter animals that have been adopted and reclaimed by their owners. Additionally, CCAS has opened our TNR program on a limited, by appointment, basis for feral cats to begin piloting public services while practicing social distancing. You'll find more information regarding current CCAS services here. If you have any questions, or would like to set up an appointment, please call us at 925-608-8400.

Bissell Foundation Free Adoption Special

July 10 & 11
In partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions on July 10^th and 11^th to help empty our shelter and find furever homes for our animals. Please note that all adoptions are currently being facilitated on a remote basis. All adopters will be required to license their new pet and a refundable spay/neuter deposit may apply. To view animals available for adoption, please visit www.ccasd.org.

Adoption Update

Boba Fetch was adopted a couple months ago from our Martinez Shelter and we just received these sweet pictures from his family! His Dad also told us that he "absolutely loves him" and that they go on all sorts of adventures. They went camping in Yosemite and had so much fun exploring together. Boba Fetch has been getting a lot of comments on how handsome he is too.

CCAS Blog

For your pets, the Fourth of July can be a stressful, scary time. Most animals have sensitive hearing, and the loud noises of parties and fireworks can cause them remarkable stress and discomfort. Here are some tips on how to keep your pets safe this holiday season.

CCAS Stats

The CCAS May stats are now available. Please note that we’ve recently made a change to our Live Release Rate (LRR) calculation. The current LRR model is based on the calculation (Live Outcomes/Total Outcomes (excluding missing, wild animals euthanized and deceased animals picked up in the field x 100%). The prior CCAS LRR calculation was based on (Total Live Outcomes/Total Live Intakes x 100%). This update was made to reflect the need to help us to better analyze our data and to continue to identify the best care for the shelter animals and maximize our life saving potential.

Live Release Rate - All Animals: 88.89%
Live Release Rate - Dogs: 98.44%
Live Release Rate - Cats: 66.67%
Adoptions: 26
Transfers: 147
Intake: 324

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