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No Kill Starts at Home: Adopt, Foster or Volunteer for the Holidays

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

The business of saving lives starts with us – with the animal-loving members of any given community. We’ve seen that No Kill is achievable in cities large and small – rural, urban and suburban – wealthy, middle-class and poor. But … Continue reading →

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It’s Up to Us

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I’ve been a part of the No Kill movement for about two years. And despite all that time, with all that I’ve been exposed to, all the lies and excuses I’ve heard from shelter staff and government officials, all the … Continue reading →

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Help Broward County Florida Achieve No Kill

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Broward County, Florida, recently passed a No Kill resolution. As the second county in Florida to make this commitment, they desperately need the public’s support to make it into the 90% club and save the lives of thousands of homeless … Continue reading →

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Save Just One Life in 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

As the new year begins, it’s time to think about what we all want to accomplish in 2012. 2011 brought a lot of successes for the No Kill movement. More than 27 communities have achieved 90%+ save rates, lifesaving legislation … Continue reading →

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No Kill Imposters

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Imposters are an unfortunate reality in our movement. They often rear their ugly heads, attempting to draw the spotlight towards their false assertions, and away from the work of real No Kill advocates. We’ve seen it time and time again, … Continue reading →

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When Shelters “Accidentally” Kill People’s Pets

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

This past weekend, a Rochester, New York, shelter “accidentally” killed a family’s pet who was temporarily in residence for a quarantine. How did this tragedy occur? Shelter leadership says it was likely a paperwork error. When kill shelters are so … Continue reading →

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The S*** Has Hit the Fan for NYC’s ACC

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

The s*** has hit the fan in NYC. Things have been heating up recently in regards to NYC’s Animal Care and Control facility in East Harlem. This notorious organization has a long history of deception, abuse and neglect – along … Continue reading →

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Help Save Texas CAPA

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Recently, the Companion Animal Protection Act (H.B.3450) was introduced in Texas. This act would serve to offer crucial protections to homeless pets in shelters, and help save the lives of THOUSANDS of innocent animals. But now, the bill is in … Continue reading →

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Know One Regressive Director, Know Them All

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

This past weekend, I attended the Building a No Kill Community conference in Houston. Nathan Winograd gave a variety of presentations full of incredibly helpful, pertinent and often astonishing information. I consider myself well educated/informed when it comes to the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

I read this incredible blog post today, and I want to share it with you, as an example of the shining possibilities of humankind. It was posted all over Facebook – by Ryan Clinton, by No Kill Sonoma County, and … Continue reading →

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