All shelters should strive to reduce and eliminate euthanasia. Only animals suffering, with no cure or treatment should be put down. It has been demonstrated that No-Kill can be achieved in any community, regardless of economic status or geographic location. A.P.E. , the first non-profit in Central and Western Iowa recommends 11 steps to lower the number of pets being euthanized each year.
The Feral Cat TNR Program neuters the cats and than return them to their capture site. As the neutered population ages, the number of cats will decrease naturally. Studies did show that trap/neuter/return is most effective to reduce cat population over time.
High-volume, low-cost spay and neuter services reduce the number of animals entering the shelter system. Rescue groups provide a valuable resource to shelters by freeing up kennel space and reducing expenses. The partnerships between shelters and rescue groups is vital. Foster care also helps to low cost or no-cost increasing the shelter capacity by caring for sick, injured, and behavior challenged animals. They provide temporary care to litters or puppies that are too young for adoption.
Comprehensive adoption, where shelters better promote their animals and have adoption programs responsive to community needs, help shelters toad opt their way out of killing. Pet retention will have the shelter work with people to help them solve their problem. If shelters are being seen as a place for advice and assistance, maybe more lives can be saved. Medical and Behavioral programs, which include vaccination, handling, cleaning, socialization, and care policies before animals get sick, should be in place at ay shelter.
Public Relations and Community Involvement are the foundation of a shelter's activities and success. and off course lets don't forget about volunteers who can make a huge difference between success and failure, and proactive redemptions, which already dropped the numbers of killing animals, by the proactive approach of returning lost animals to their families rather then killing them.
The final element of the No Kill equation is a compassionate Director who is willing to work hard, be accountable to results by implementing these programs, and be strong, knowledgeable, flexible and inspired.
The Feral Cat TNR Program neuters the cats and than return them to their capture site. As the neutered population ages, the number of cats will decrease naturally. Studies did show that trap/neuter/return is most effective to reduce cat population over time.
High-volume, low-cost spay and neuter services reduce the number of animals entering the shelter system. Rescue groups provide a valuable resource to shelters by freeing up kennel space and reducing expenses. The partnerships between shelters and rescue groups is vital. Foster care also helps to low cost or no-cost increasing the shelter capacity by caring for sick, injured, and behavior challenged animals. They provide temporary care to litters or puppies that are too young for adoption.
Comprehensive adoption, where shelters better promote their animals and have adoption programs responsive to community needs, help shelters toad opt their way out of killing. Pet retention will have the shelter work with people to help them solve their problem. If shelters are being seen as a place for advice and assistance, maybe more lives can be saved. Medical and Behavioral programs, which include vaccination, handling, cleaning, socialization, and care policies before animals get sick, should be in place at ay shelter.
Public Relations and Community Involvement are the foundation of a shelter's activities and success. and off course lets don't forget about volunteers who can make a huge difference between success and failure, and proactive redemptions, which already dropped the numbers of killing animals, by the proactive approach of returning lost animals to their families rather then killing them.
The final element of the No Kill equation is a compassionate Director who is willing to work hard, be accountable to results by implementing these programs, and be strong, knowledgeable, flexible and inspired.