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At the Animal Welfare Data Center, we believe that improving the welfare of animals in shelters requires data-driven policies and initiatives. We collect data on animal shelters across the United States to identify areas where improvements can be made, and we use this information to advocate for change at the local and national levels. Our goal is to establish a national database that will provide detailed information on the quality of care provided by animal shelters, as well as the outcomes for animals that are housed in these facilities and the significant economic and biological effects current processes have had on our communities.

We work closely with animal shelters, rescue organizations, legislative groups, and other community stakeholders to gather the information we need to drive meaningful change. State decision-makers and governing bodies that have the power to change policies and implement new processes can only assess the full gravity of the system’s impact on the community with hard data. By collecting first-hand from the public describing the details of how the current shelter system has impacted their lives, our team of experienced data analysts and animal welfare advocates can perform analysis and produce reports, presentations, and educational materials to share with the public as well as national and local governing bodies. We believe that every animal deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to improving the quality of care for animals in shelters across the United States.