[fatnotlazy]

The no-kill shelter in my region built a huge new facility about 2 years ago. It also had an extensive fostering program where volunteers take in the overflow and special needs animals. A woman I know is one of these volunteers. She just took in a litter of newborn kittens. These need a lot of special care such as constant bottle feedings. She has also taken in elderly and chronically ill dogs and cats.

This shelter also conducts a New Years Eve “raid” of the local kill shelters whereby this shelter rescues as many critters scheduled for euthanasia as they can.

[Secret Agent Man]

that’s great.

i’m just saying no-kills often are set up to let others do their killing for them.

it’s easier to be a no-kill because you just don’t take in any once you’re full. not all shelters have that luxury. and believe me, many of these places work with foster groups and rescues, and put on educational events.

and i haven’t ever met anyone at a shelter that enjoys euthanizing animals due to overcrowding. often these are people that have their own pets, amd have their guys from the very shelter they work at.