The live release rate is used an an indicator of how Animal Control serves the community & helps promote the safety & health of animals in Marion County. The rate is calculated by dividing total live outcomes (adoptions, outgoing transfers, & return to owner/guardian) by total outcomes (total live outcomes plus euthanasia not including owner/guardian requested euthanasia or died/lost in shelter/care)

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
• Alley Cat Allies
• Animal Farm Foundation, Inc.
• Best Friends Animal Society
• The Humane Society of the United States
• Maddie's Fund
• Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at The University of Florida

• Humane Society of Marion County
• Sheltering Hands, Inc.
• V.O.C.AL. Voices of Change for Animals

• Re-home Pet Adoption Services
• Disaster preparedness for pets
• Dog bite prevention
• Dog tethering
• Dog trainers
• Hot weather & heat stress
• Housetraining
• Local vaccine clinic list
• Pet disaster checklist
• Pet-friendly apartments
• Pet ownership costs
• Veterinary clinics serving the area
• Volunteer application
• What if I find kittens outside?
• What is the dog flu?
• Why spay or neuter?