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Two decades ago, the concept of a No Kill community was little more than a dream. Today the humane movement is poised to make it a reality—to meet the challenge of building a truly humane society. And the first step is a decision, a commitment to reject killing as the primary shelter population management tool. No Kill starts as an act of will. The next step involves putting in place the infrastructure to save lives.

 

Following a commitment to No Kill is the need for accountability. Accountability means having clear definitions, a lifesaving plan, and charting successes and failures. Clear protocols should be established, and staff properly trained to ensure that each and every animal is given a fair evaluation and a chance for placement or treatment. But accountability also allows, indeed requires, flexibility. Too many shelters lose sight of this principle, staying rigid with shelter protocols, believing these are engraved in stone. They are not. Protocols are important because they ensure accountability from staff. But protocols without flexibility can have the opposite effect: stifling innovation, causing lives to be needlessly lost, and allowing shelter employees who fail to save lives to hide behind a paper trail.

 

The decision to end an animal’s life is an extremely serious one, and should always be treated as such. No matter how many animals a shelter kills, each and every animal is an individual, and each deserves individual consideration.

 

And finally, to meet the challenge that No Kill entails, shelter leadership needs to get the community excited, to energize people for the task at hand. By working with people, implementing lifesaving programs, and treating each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community.

YOU can help!

 

Our team is made up entirely of volunteers.  That is why we are especially happy to find new volunteers who share our commitment to stopping the killing of pets in our shelters. 

 

Do you want to support us by helping with our work?  Then do not hesitate to contact us.  A helping hand is always greatly appreciated!

 

Unfortunately, the costs of spreading the No Kill message isn't cheap.  Please donate today and help us continue to make all Houstonians aware of what is possible!

 

 Keep up with our efforts to bring No Kill sheltering to Houston.

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