Every dog has a number. A field trip gives them a story.
443 recorded field trips.214 dogs. Volunteers opening kennel doors, one written-down outing at a time.
Research on 1,955 dogs across 51 shelters found dogs who went on a brief outing were 5× more likely to be adopted. Gunter et al., Animals, 2023 — funded by Maddie's Fund →
How time outside the shelter adds up for LMAS dogs
A volunteer-built, independently maintained archive of field trips. Records are reviewed and published periodically, and earlier figures may change as new information is checked.
Statistics coverFeb 25 – Jul 31, 2026
Latest recorded outingAug 23, 2026
August recordsIncomplete, not yet published
Statistics reflect documented outings, not necessarily every field trip that occurred.
🐾 Historical field-trip record
Volunteer field trips for LMAS dogs, recorded through July 2026.
Meet the longest-staying pups ↓
The LMAS roster and length of stay remain up to date. Recent field trips may not be shown.
The longest-staying pups at LMAS
Top 5 by days at LMAS, from the volunteer tracker. Full list in the spreadsheet below.
Through July 2026.
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recorded field trips
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dogs who went out
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went more than once
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At Shelter 🐾
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Enrichment Hours
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Adopted 🎉
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Dogs Tracked
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Fostered 🏡
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Avg Trip Duration
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Avg Wait to 1st Trip
🎯 Monthly Goal
0 / 75 trips
Help us reach 75 field trips this month!
🏠 Adopted This Month
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field trip dogs found homes
🐶 New Arrivals
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new adoptable dogs (last 30 days)
🆘 Who Needs a Trip?
Long-stay dogs who've had some trips but need more
📭 30+ Days, No Field Trips
Shelter dogs waiting longest for their first outing
📸 I Need a Photoshoot!
Dogs with only one photo on 24PetConnect
Explore the Field Trip Data
Volunteers logged trips every single week — 23 weeks in a row, averaging about 19 a week. The busiest weeks hit 27, in mid-May and mid-June.
The week of Feb 23 is partial. Tan bars mark the peak weeks.
About 50 dogs go out each month
Distinct dogs with at least one recorded field trip that month.
Hatched bar: partial month (records begin Feb 25).
87 trips in a typical month
Average across full months, March–July. One dog can account for several trips.
Hatched bar: partial month (records begin Feb 25).
🐕 Where Are They Now?
Most dogs went out at least once, and 4 in 10 went again
Dogs with recorded field trips through July 2026, grouped by how many trips they went on.
