Chesterfield animal shelter reports increased save rate, over 650 adoptions during 2020 By Hannah Eason | January 9, 2021 at 4:34 PM EST - Updated January 9 at 7:43 PM CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Despite pandemic-related closures, staffing shortages, increased challenges and many adjustments, Chesterfield County Animal Services saw an increase in the shelterâs save rate during 2020. The shelter had a 86% save rate during 2020, up from 84% in 2019. âWe wish we could save them all, but the reality is- we canât,â said a statement from the department. âFor some, the most humane option is euthanasia due to critical illness or injuries. For some, the risk of adoption is too great due to severe aggression concerns.â