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How important is the animal shelter to our community? What are your thoughts? Perhaps you have visited or adopted an animal from the shelter - what was your experience?

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How many times have you visited the Los Alamos Animal Shelter in the last five years?

Response Percent Response Count
Never visited there 13.8% 13
1 to 5 times 52.1% 49
6 to 10 times 13.8% 13
11 to 15 times 6.4% 6
More than 15 times 9.6% 9
N/A I volunteer or work there 4.3% 4

If you have visited the shelter in the last ten years, have you adopted...

Response Percent Response Count
One or more dogs? 37.2% 35
One or more cats? 25.5% 24
I have never adopted any animal from the shelter. 30.9% 29
I have adopted from the shelter in the past, but it was more than ten years ago. 8.5% 8
N/A - I have never visited the shelter. 10.6% 10

For the next set of questions, you will be asked to rate your agreement or disagreement with a series of statements about the shelter staff and facility. Here is the first statement: The facility was a good place to adopt a pet.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 50.0% 47
Agree 30.9% 29
No opinion/I have never visited the shelter 13.8% 13
Disagree 4.3% 4
Strongly disagree 1.1% 1

The animals are well-cared for in a humane manner.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 42.6% 40
Agree 39.4% 37
No opinion/haven't visited the shelter 9.6% 9
Disagree 7.4% 7
Strongly disagree 1.1% 1

The shelter staff are helpful and courteous.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 37.2% 35
Agree 35.1% 33
No opinion/haven't visited shelter 14.9% 14
Disagree 9.6% 9
Strongly disagree 3.2% 3

The facility is clean and well-organized.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 40.4% 38
Agree 31.9% 30
No opinion/haven't visited the shelter 14.9% 14
Disagree 10.6% 10
Strongly disagree 2.1% 2

The hours of operation to visit the shelter are convenient.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 16.0% 15
Agree 45.7% 43
No opinion/haven't visited the shelter 19.1% 18
Disagree 14.9% 14
Strongly disagree 4.3% 4

The shelter offers a great volunteer program.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 12.8% 12
Agree 27.7% 26
No opinion/no knowledge of program 40.4% 38
Disagree 11.7% 11
Strongly disagree 7.4% 7

The shelter does a good job meeting the community's needs.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 29.8% 28
Agree 45.7% 43
No opinion 12.8% 12
Disagree 9.6% 9
Strongly disagree 2.1% 2

I would recommend adopting from the shelter to a friend.

Response Percent Response Count
Strongly agree 62.8% 59
Agree 26.6% 25
No opinion/haven't adopted a pet from the shelter 3.2% 3
Disagree 4.3% 4
Strongly Disagree 3.2% 3

How important are these services (1=not important, 5=very important)?

Find lost animals and take in strays
Response Percent Response Count
4 7.4% 7
5 92.6% 87
Adopt out animals that make good family pets
Response Percent Response Count
4 6.4% 6
5 93.6% 88
Address complaints & enforce public safety when it involves animals
Response Percent Response Count
1 3.2% 3
2 4.3% 4
3 14.9% 14
4 23.4% 22
5 54.3% 51
Educate & promote humane treatment of animals
Response Percent Response Count
3 17.0% 16
4 12.8% 12
5 70.2% 66
House animals during legal disputes, such as a custody dispute
Response Percent Response Count
1 4.3% 4
2 3.2% 3
3 16.0% 15
4 26.6% 25
5 50.0% 47
Screen animals for safety before putting them up for adoption
Response Percent Response Count
3 1.1% 1
4 10.6% 10
5 88.3% 83
Save animal lives
Response Percent Response Count
3 4.3% 4
4 11.7% 11
5 84.0% 79
Quarantine animals for public health and safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 1.1% 1
2 3.2% 3
3 5.3% 5
4 19.1% 18
5 71.3% 67

How would you rank the performance of the Animal Shelter for these services (1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=No opinion, 4=Good, 5=Excellent)?

Find lost animals and take in strays
Response Percent Response Count
1 2.1% 2
2 4.3% 4
3 18.1% 17
4 25.5% 24
5 50.0% 47
Adopt out animals that make good family pets
Response Percent Response Count
1 1.1% 1
2 4.3% 4
3 13.8% 13
4 24.5% 23
5 56.4% 53
Address complaints & enforce public safety when it involves animals
Response Percent Response Count
1 5.3% 5
2 7.4% 7
3 47.9% 45
4 17.0% 16
5 22.3% 21
Educate & promote humane treatment of animals
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.4% 7
2 9.6% 9
3 43.6% 41
4 20.2% 19
5 19.1% 18
House animals during legal disputes, such as a custody dispute
Response Percent Response Count
1 5.3% 5
2 4.3% 4
3 55.3% 52
4 18.1% 17
5 17.0% 16
Screen animals for safety before putting them up for adoption
Response Percent Response Count
1 2.1% 2
2 3.2% 3
3 27.7% 26
4 25.5% 24
5 41.5% 39
Save animal lives
Response Percent Response Count
1 3.2% 3
2 7.4% 7
3 21.3% 20
4 19.1% 18
5 48.9% 46
Quarantine animals for public health and safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 4.3% 4
2 4.3% 4
3 41.5% 39
4 20.2% 19
5 29.8% 28

Would you like to offer further comments about any of your rankings in this survey, or give the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Committee any other feedback?

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February 12, 2019, 8:39 AM
  • How many times have you visited the Los Alamos Animal Shelter in the last five years?
    • 1 to 5 times
  • If you have visited the shelter in the last ten years, have you adopted...
    • I have adopted from the shelter in the past, but it was more than ten years ago.
  • For the next set of questions, you will be asked to rate your agreement or disagreement with a series of statements about the shelter staff and facility. Here is the first statement: The facility was a good place to adopt a pet.
    • Strongly agree
  • The animals are well-cared for in a humane manner.
    • Strongly agree
  • The shelter staff are helpful and courteous.
    • Strongly agree
  • The facility is clean and well-organized.
    • Strongly agree
  • The hours of operation to visit the shelter are convenient.
    • No opinion/haven't visited the shelter
  • The shelter offers a great volunteer program.
    • No opinion/no knowledge of program
  • The shelter does a good job meeting the community's needs.
    • Agree
  • I would recommend adopting from the shelter to a friend.
    • Strongly agree
  • How important are these services (1=not important, 5=very important)?
    • Find lost animals and take in strays - 5
    • Adopt out animals that make good family pets - 5
    • Address complaints & enforce public safety when it involves animals - 5
    • Educate & promote humane treatment of animals - 5
    • House animals during legal disputes, such as a custody dispute - 5
    • Screen animals for safety before putting them up for adoption - 5
    • Save animal lives - 5
    • Quarantine animals for public health and safety - 5
  • How would you rank the performance of the Animal Shelter for these services (1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=No opinion, 4=Good, 5=Excellent)?
    • Find lost animals and take in strays - 5
    • Adopt out animals that make good family pets - 5
    • Address complaints & enforce public safety when it involves animals - 3
    • Educate & promote humane treatment of animals - 3
    • House animals during legal disputes, such as a custody dispute - 3
    • Screen animals for safety before putting them up for adoption - 5
    • Save animal lives - 5
    • Quarantine animals for public health and safety - 3
  • Would you like to offer further comments about any of your rankings in this survey, or give the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Committee any other feedback?
    No response.
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Find lost animals and take in strays
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Address complaints & enforce public safety when it involves animals
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Screen animals for safety before putting them up for adoption
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