The ONLY WAY to end the killing. What We Need:
- Shelter reform.
- To shut down puppy mills.
- Low cost and no cost spay/neuter.
- Laws requiring shelters to advertise their dogs on the internet.
- Laws requiring shelters to reach out to rescues before killing.
- Laws restricting euthanasia to those that are irremediably physically suffering.
No Kill Philosophy
The goal of the No Kill Movement is to end killing for all animals who are not irremediably physically suffering.
No Kill Advocacy Center
The No Kill Advocacy Center was founded in 2004 by Nathan Winograd.
Defining No Kill
The goal of the No Kill movement is not to reduce killing to some consensus-based level such as 10%. It is to end killing for all animals who are not irremediably physically suffering, rigorously defined.
Declaration of the No Kill Movement
Recommended Books -
Redemption is the story of animal sheltering in the United States, a movement that was born of compassion and then lost its way. It is the story of the 'No Kill' movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. It is about heroes and villains, betrayal and redemption. And it is about a social movement as noble and just as those that have come before. But most of all, it is a story about believing in the community and trusting in the power of compassion.
Irreconcilable DifferencesThe follow up to Redemption, Irreconcilable Differences tackles the myth of pet overpopulation, the war on pit bulls, feline/canine abortion, end of life euthanasia, and more. Irreconcilable Differences is called 'clear and rigorously reasoned,' 'excellent reading,' 'a real page turner,' 'inspiring,' and 'the perfect follow-up to Redemption' by 'the voice of America's displaced pets and the conscience of the animal sheltering industry.'
Dog Adoption
Read these articles BEFORE you adopt!
Dog Behavior and Training
Resources for common dog behavior and training issues by leaders in the field
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual dog trainers who are committed
to becoming better trainers through education. They promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and
increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques. The APDT site includes a searchable database of dog trainers.
www.training-dogs.com Dr. Ian Dunbar is the Director of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior in Berkeley, California.
He was a founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, an organization with thousands of members. His work extends to
every aspect of dog training. He's created many dog training books and videos. He has given hundreds of workshops, hosted
TV shows, and won numerous awards. Ian Dunbar's emphasis on kind, positive approaches -- based on what dogs are really like --
has revolutionized the field.
www.dogstardaily.com Dog Star Daily is a dynamic, web-based, multi-media dog-training learning center.
Turid Rugaas goal is to educate dog trainers that are able to help dogs and owners to a better life. We want to promote ethical opinions in dog care, better understanding of the dogs behaviour and why problems are arising.
Dogs and Their People by
Steve Diller. Stressing positive reinforcement instead of punishment. Diller, president of the Society of North American Dog Trainers, believes that dogs are as individual as people and that training comprises two aspects - the teaching of specific behaviors and the prevention of problems.
Founded in 1910, the
Dumb Friends League is a national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes, and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals. They offer pet behavior information and advice.
Puppy Mills
Learn more about the "for profit" industry contributing to the homeless dog problem
Spay Neuter
Spay/neuter is a critical part of any successful lifesaving plan.
Fostering
Thinking about fostering a dog?
Transport Resources
Click here for a list of volunteer groups and commercial services that do dog transport.
