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

  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. Comprehensive adoption programs
  6. Pet retention
  7. Medical and behavior programs
  8. Public Relations/Community Development

See also

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  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.