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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

  1. "Trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs for free-living cats allow shelters to reduce death rates."[1]: 4 
  2. "No- and low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter
  3. Cooperation with rescue groups
  4. Foster care
  5. Volunteer program
  6. Comprehensive adoption programs
  7. Pet retention
  8. Medical and behavior rehabilitation programs
  9. Public Relations/Community Development
  10. Compassionate director
  11. Proactive redemptions

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "No Kill 101: A Primer on No Kill Animal Control Sheltering For Public Officials" Template:Wayback, No Kill Advocacy Center, accessed September 2, 2014.
  2. ^ Dollars & Sense: The Economic Benefits of No Kill Animal Control: A Guide for Public Officials", No Kill Advocacy Center, accessed Sept. 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "When is No Kill Truly No Kill?", Nathan Winograd, PAWS Chicago, accessed Sept. 6, 2014.
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