Two decades ago, the concept of a No Kill community was
little more than a dream. Today, it is a reality in many cities and counties
nationwide and the numbers continue to grow. And the first step is a decision,
a commitment to reject the kill-oriented failures of the past. No Kill starts
as an act of will. The next step involves putting in place the infrastructure
to save lives.
Following a commitment to No Kill is the need for
accountability. Accountability means having clear definitions, a lifesaving
plan, and protocols and procedure oriented toward preserving life. But
accountability also allows, indeed requires, flexibility. Too many shelters
lose sight of this principle, staying rigid with shelter protocols, believing
these are engraved in stone. They are not. Protocols are important because they
ensure accountability from staff. But protocols without flexibility can have
the opposite effect: stifling innovation, causing lives to be needlessly lost,
and allowing shelter employees who fail to save lives to hide behind a paper
trail. The decision to end an animal’s life is an extremely serious one, and
should always be treated as such. No matter how many animals a shelter kills,
each and every animal is an individual, and each deserves individual
consideration.
Text from
http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/
It is my turn to speak up. This year I lost a sweet soul
that was a kill shelter rescue. I cherished every moment with him. I will
continue to morn but because of the joy he brought me, feel the need to speak
for those who cannot speak for themselves.
RIP Bingo
2002 - 2013
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