213 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/AnimalShelterStories Traffic & Engagement r/AnimalShelterStories Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/AnimalShelterStories Most Active Times When r/AnimalShelterStories Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/AnimalShelterStories Flair Performance r/AnimalShelterStories Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Help | 64 (30.8%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 57 (27.4%) | 4 |
| Story | 26 (12.5%) | 6 |
| Vent | 16 (7.7%) | 19 |
| Resources | 16 (7.7%) | 5 |
| TW: Euthanasia | 9 (4.3%) | 5 |
| Volunteering Question | 8 (3.8%) | 2 |
| Fluff | 6 (2.9%) | 9 |
| Adopter Question | 6 (2.9%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/AnimalShelterStories Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AnimalShelterStories
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| shelter | 41 (19.3%) | 7 | 5 |
| dog | 34 (16.0%) | 5 | 6 |
| help | 32 (15.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| rescue | 30 (14.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| animal | 27 (12.7%) | 7 | 4 |
| dogs | 17 (8.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| need | 14 (6.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| animals | 12 (5.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| stray | 10 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
r/AnimalShelterStories Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AnimalShelterStories
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/AnimalShelterStories Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AnimalShelterStories
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I recently quit my job at an animal shelter in the Deep South. Here’s how bad it really is down here and why I left.
I tried.
Let's Talk About Old People
Having to legally hold my tongue sucks
"My fault" for getting bit
Sadie is 13 today! I adopted her 10 years ago from a rescue in Vermont, she was originally from Texas. She needed a dog savvy owner and with decades of animal rescue under my belt, I was her person.
Mood boost checkpoint!
hot girls don't gatekeep
Local shelter adopted out known reactive dog that mauled my dog, former employee sister saying not to report - what to do?
I dread going to work
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I recently quit my job at an animal shelter in the Deep South. Here’s how bad it really is down here and why I left. | 118 | 58 | text | Aug 17 |
| I tried. | 69 | 13 | text | Aug 30 |
| Let's Talk About Old People | 51 | 162 | text | Aug 18 |
| Having to legally hold my tongue sucks | 37 | 15 | text | Aug 18 |
| "My fault" for getting bit | 36 | 31 | text | Aug 25 |
| Sadie is 13 today! I adopted her 10 years ago from a rescue in Vermont, she was originally from Texas. She needed a dog savvy owner and with decades of animal rescue under my belt, I was her person. | 34 | 1 | image | Aug 21 |
| Mood boost checkpoint! | 32 | 2 | image | Aug 10 |
| hot girls don't gatekeep | 30 | 2 | text | Aug 14 |
| Local shelter adopted out known reactive dog that mauled my dog, former employee sister saying not to report - what to do? | 24 | 48 | text | Aug 3 |
| I dread going to work | 23 | 14 | text | Aug 10 |
r/AnimalShelterStories Audience Overlap r/AnimalShelterStories Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AnimalShelterStories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AnimalShelterStories
What's the best time to post on r/AnimalShelterStories?
Based on posting volume, r/AnimalShelterStories is most active on Fridays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AnimalShelterStories?
r/AnimalShelterStories averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AnimalShelterStories get?
Posts on r/AnimalShelterStories average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AnimalShelterStories get most?
On r/AnimalShelterStories, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts