nokilladvocacy:

From No Kill Advocacy Center director Nathan Winograd:

We do not have the financial might or media reach of the large, national groups that are steeped in killing. But we have a few advantages they do not: truth, right, the hearts and minds of the American people, and the tide of history. Three out of four Americans believe it should be illegal for shelters to kill animals who are not suffering. The fourth is confused by the false claim that killing is a “necessary” evil, rather than what it just is: evil. Take a moment to send an email to your local Mayor, Supervisor, Commission or Council. Together, we can move mountains. 

Dear Mayor,

Today, there are over 130 communities, representing roughly 400 cities and towns across the U.S., with save rates between 90% and 99%. If they can do it in cities throughout Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Utah, California, New York, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas, and elsewhere, so can we. 

We now have a solution to shelter killing and it is not difficult, expensive nor beyond practical means to achieve. As the enclosed documents demonstrate, No Kill is a humane, sustainable, cost-effective model that works hand in hand with public health and safety, while fulfilling a fiscal responsibility to taxpayers. 

Ours is a community of animal lovers, and our citizens, as well as the animals we love, deserve better. We deserve a shelter that reflects our values, not thwarts them. 

- Dollars & Sense: The Economic Benefits of No Kill Animal Control: http://bit.ly/12rNoWz

- No Kill 101: A Primer on No Kill Animal Control for Public Officials: http://bit.ly/13EOPQU

Thank you.