The euthanasia statistics reflect good and bad news. The good news is that Fairfield County as a whole saw a decrease of 15% in overall euthanasia rates. A number of factors certainly contributed to this ñ better education about the benefits of adopting a pound animal, Animal Control Officers and their staff working hard at raising the visibility of their furry charges & working with local rescue organizations and, we would like to believe, fewer animals entering into local municipal pounds due to better access to spay and neuter programs. The bad news is that there were still 464 animals put to death during the last year accounting for 22% of the overall Stateís euthanasia total of 2,082. To this end, please encourage your family & friends to adopt a pet from a municipal shelter. It is a well accepted fact in the animal care world that roughly 35% of all dogs in shelters are purebreds; so whether you want a single or multi-breed, your new 4 legged best friend is waiting to be saved at your local municipal pound. Adopt, don't shop; it makes a difference.