2 February 2013

VA COMMUNITY SEEKS TO GO NO KILL:

“The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA is launching a campaign to make Henry County a “No Kill” community by 2015.”
Read More: http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=36418

East Ridge Animal Services (TN) Adopts “No Kill Equation” Policy

“Beginning with the new year, East Ridge Animal Services is adopting the “No Kill Equation” as operational policy at East Ridge Animal Shelter.

The “No Kill Equation”, which was developed by the No Kill Advocacy Center and is supported by national animal welfare groups such as Maddie’s Fund and ASPCA, includes implementing a combination of lifesaving strategies at the shelter. ” Read More:  http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/1/31/243441/East-Ridge-Animal-Services-Adopts-No.aspx

Manatee No Kill: Success in Action (FL)

A full year after the Manatee Animal Shelter have adopted the no kill policy, the shelter has become a guide for other counties in the area. See Video: http://bradenton.patch.com/articles/manatee-no-kill-sucess-in-action#video-13169776

 Manatee Volunteers, an army of compassion:

http://www.bradenton.com/2013/01/29/4370203/manatee-no-kill-column-volunteers.html

 Austin Celebrates Two Year No Kill Anniversary (TX)

“Having saved over 18,000 animals from euthanasia, APA! has been a key player in making Austin a No-Kill city and we look forward to sharing the evening with those who have driven our life-saving efforts.” Read More: http://www.austinpetsalive.org/2013/01/austins-no-kill-anniversary-party/?utm_source=atxhipsters&utm_medium=atxhipsters

Mission: Pets Alive – 2013 North Texas No Kill Workshop

“A one-day premiere workshop showcasing best practices for increased adoptions and live release rates. Meet experts that have combined innovation, dedication, and a pets alive mission to save the lives of pets in need in their community. We will take a virtual video tour across Texas and see first hand how these inspirational leaders are achieving success! Our speaker panel consists of leaders from Texas no kill communities and a public relations media expert.” Early Bird registrants that sign up by February 22, 2013 will receive a swag bag. Read More: http://missionpetsalive.eventbrite.com/?discount=PawsTex

No Kill Resource Directory

Read more: http://pawsitivelytexas.com/resources-for-pet-owners/no-kill-texas-resources

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