No-Kill Advocates

Proponents of the no-kill philosophy offer their unique perspectives.

• Moving from a Traditional to a No-Kill Shelter

  2007
  Bonney Brown describes her journey of transitioning a traditional humane society into a no-kill facility.  Read More

• It Takes a Community

  2001
  According to Nathan Winograd, achieving no-kill takes more than a change in shelter policy – it requires a commitment from the entire community.  Read More

• Toward a No-Kill Nation

  2000
  Michael Mountain believes no-kill can be achieved if we shed old notions of what cannot be done, find common ground, and always put the needs of the animals first.  Read More

• What No-Kill Means to Me

  2006
  No-kill is not about changing shelter euthanasia or intake policy, says Joshua Frank. It is about shifting perspectives. Shelters can no longer think that any level of killing of "excess" animals is acceptable.  Read More

• The Best Shelter is a Humane Community

  2002
  Comments Executive Director Robin Robertson Starr, "When organizational philosophy shifted to saving lives, the Richmond SPCA received an outpouring of community support."  Read More

• Remembering Our Spirit

  2004
  After some painful soul searching, the Board of Directors realized the inconsistency between a love for animals and the complicity in ending their lives.  Read More

• The History of the No-Kill Movement

  2001
  Lynda Foro, Founder and former President of Doing Things for Animals, recounts the history, growth and grass-roots foundation of the no-kill movement.  Read More

• Taking the Community No-Kill

  2001
  Nathan Winograd provides the keys to his success in transitioning the Tompkins County SPCA – and the entire community – to no-kill.  Read More