As citizens and pet lovers, we expect animal shelters to provide animals with a second chance at a new life. Instead these shelters are killing 3 to 4 Million pets every year. There are five kill shelters in the City of Houston/Harris County area that kill approximately 80,000 dogs and cats EVERY...
As citizens and pet lovers, we expect animal shelters to provide animals with a second chance at a new life. Instead these shelters are killing 3 to 4 Million pets every year. There are five kill shelters in the City of Houston/Harris County area that kill approximately 80,000 dogs and cats EVERY SINGLE YEAR.
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%newline%For far too long, we have been told that there is no other way. We have been told that this killing is entirely the public's fault. We have been told that shelters, through no fault of their own, are merely performing the public's dirty work, with skill, compassion, and dedication. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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%newline%This year, tens of thousands of dogs and cats, and countless other animals, will be put to death in our city’s animal shelters. Their only “crime” is that they have no human address. Some may be sick or injured, but could be saved with little effort. Unfortunately, they, too, will be killed. And still others are feral cats who should never enter shelters in the first place.
%newline%There is Hope!
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%newline%It has been proven by other innovative shelter directors that Kill shelters, like those in Houston, can transform themselves into No Kill shelters. They have put into place a series of lifesaving programs and services, i.e the “No Kill Equation”, which has dramatically reduced the death rate in their communities. The resulting success proves that there is a formula for lifesaving, and that if we are to achieve a No Kill city and a No Kill nation, it is incumbent upon shelters nationwide to embrace the programs and services which have been proven to save lives.
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%newline%Join the Revolution!
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%newline%There are many challenges and roadblocks to No Kill. From bureaucrats who are content with the status quo, to uncaring shelter directors who are hostile to reform even when presented with overwhelming proof that the No Kill model saves lives. The roadblocks to No Kill are considerable, but not undefeatable. We have a choice. We can embrace No Kill as our future or we can continue to legitimize the failed “adopt a few and kill the rest” method.(more)
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