No Kill Equation
The No Kill Equation consists of eleven essential elements[1] identified by animal advocate Nathan Winograd for creating a No Kill Community: where the animal control agency does not put to death any healthy or treatable companion animals.[2]:4 As a benchmark, at least 90% of the animals entering the shelter are expected to be saved.[3]
Elements
- "Trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs for free-living cats allow shelters to reduce death rates."[1]:4
- "No- and low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter
- Cooperation with rescue groups
- Foster care
- Volunteer program
- Comprehensive adoption programs
- Pet retention
- Medical and behavior rehabilitation programs
- Public Relations/Community Development
- Compassionate director
- Proactive redemptions
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "No Kill 101: A Primer on No Kill Animal Control Sheltering For Public Officials", No Kill Advocacy Center, accessed September 2, 2014.
- ↑ Dollars & Sense: The Economic Benefits of No Kill Animal Control: A Guide for Public Officials", No Kill Advocacy Center, accessed Sept. 6, 2014.
- ↑ "When is No Kill Truly No Kill?", Nathan Winograd, PAWS Chicago, accessed Sept. 6, 2014.
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