It gets worse.

From the Lost Dogs Home 2009/10 Annual Report, for the 24,426 cats and dogs impounded, the outcomes were as follows;

3,101 adopted
13,594 killed (3,242 dogs, 10,352 cats)
7,645 returned to owner

They also recorded “Revenue from continuing operations” as $11,854,916.

We will no longer stand by quietly while pets are killed unnecessarily, while this group grows rich off people’s compassion for companion animals. There will be a lot of talk of ‘intentions and outcomes’. A plea to stop being angry and to join forces. They’ll say we’re being divisive; why can’t we all just get along? But if to get along is to excuse and validate killing, then collaboration is not the answer.

The genie is out of the bottle and it’s not going back in.