A.A.R.F. set a goal in April of 2009 to hit the 1000 rescue mark by year end 2009.  We accomplished this goal, and are now looking to double this by end of year 2010.  This is a tough target to hit, but we are certainly going to do our best to reach it.  With additional foster homes who are dedicated and committed to spay and neuter to assist in ending the animal overpopulation crisis in our region, we as a group will continue to pull animals as room becomes available in an effort to save more lives.  Remember – anyone who allows their animals to reproduce are contributing to the problem.  Millions of shelter animals die each year because there are not enough homes for all of them.  By allowing your animals to reproduce, you are taking animals lives in an animal shelter.  THINK ADOPTION FIRST! 

	2007		2008		2009		TO DATE
Intake	205		278		525		1008
Adoptions	182		267		449		898
Returns	13		12		13		38
	2007		2008		2009		TO DATE
Operating Mos	5		12		12		29
	2007		2008		2009		TO DATE
Intake/Mo	41.0		23.2		43.8		34.8
Adopt/Mo	36.4		22.3		37.4		31.0
Return Rate	6.3%		4.3%		2.5%		3.8%
Avg Days In Foster	32.32		48.42		59.59
	2007		2008		2009		TO DATE
Shelter Pulls	3		5		130		138
	2007		2008		2009		TO DATE
OUT OF TN	4		11		52		67