Comments on: What does “no-kill” mean? http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:18:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jamie http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-61943 Jamie Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:19:11 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-61943 No one should ever have to justify why they save an animal. No one should ever have to justify why they save an animal.

]]> By: TJ http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-60543 TJ Sun, 09 May 2010 03:43:36 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-60543 I love your site! I am looking into starting a "no-kill" rescue based on the same principles and morals that you hold. Good for you! I believe that every animal deserves the chance to live. Whether it is aggressive or not, dogs do not just turn bad. I thank you for your story, and giving me the motivation to push forward with my goals. Hopefully one day soon I will be able to blog about this as well! I love your site! I am looking into starting a “no-kill” rescue based on the same principles and morals that you hold. Good for you! I believe that every animal deserves the chance to live. Whether it is aggressive or not, dogs do not just turn bad. I thank you for your story, and giving me the motivation to push forward with my goals. Hopefully one day soon I will be able to blog about this as well!

]]> By: Ellen G http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-56881 Ellen G Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:18:16 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-56881 Thanks, Kerry - that's EXACTLY what no-kill means and why I appreciate all you guys do. We are hoping to start a sanctuary just northeast of the Capital District. Maybe I can learn some things from you guys and pass it forward. I hope to visit you one day soon. Thanks, Kerry – that’s EXACTLY what no-kill means and why I appreciate all you guys do. We are hoping to start a sanctuary just northeast of the Capital District. Maybe I can learn some things from you guys and pass it forward. I hope to visit you one day soon.

]]> By: Pets Alive Blog » Kerry’s Update - January 22 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-56773 Pets Alive Blog » Kerry’s Update - January 22 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:00:38 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-56773 [...] Did you see my blog on What does “no-kill” mean?. [...] [...] Did you see my blog on What does “no-kill” mean?. [...]

]]> By: kerry http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-56007 kerry Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:18:19 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-56007 Lisa - yes, this is very true, but the story is from Pets Alive point of view and we only have one cat that is probably a lifer - Oreo - which is pictured here in this article. But cats are terribly maligned and get much less attention than dogs in shelters. I almost want to suggest to people that if you find a stray cat LEAVE IT - don't take it to the shelter where it will LIKELY be killed. It is a terrible state of affairs. John - thanks for that, I had forgotten that. Bookmarked now. Honor - you guys have done a lot for us. We appreciate you and your family! Bobbie - you have supported us - so often and in so many ways. I can never thank you enough for all you do for us. The letter you wrote this year was spot on too. Thanks for sharing it with us. Wanda and Shanon - thanks a lot for the kind words. Lisa – yes, this is very true, but the story is from Pets Alive point of view and we only have one cat that is probably a lifer – Oreo – which is pictured here in this article. But cats are terribly maligned and get much less attention than dogs in shelters. I almost want to suggest to people that if you find a stray cat LEAVE IT – don’t take it to the shelter where it will LIKELY be killed. It is a terrible state of affairs.

John – thanks for that, I had forgotten that. Bookmarked now.

Honor – you guys have done a lot for us. We appreciate you and your family!

Bobbie – you have supported us – so often and in so many ways. I can never thank you enough for all you do for us. The letter you wrote this year was spot on too. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Wanda and Shanon – thanks a lot for the kind words.

]]> By: Lisa http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-55778 Lisa Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:04:06 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-55778 Well said, & while I sincerely support what Pets Alive is doing for all animals, please remember many, many more cats suffer and are killed in shelters and animal control facilities. Dogs consistently get top billing in public appeals and media. When discussing these issues it's important to always say dogs AND cats... and goats, pigs, horses, chickens, etc, etc! :) Well said, & while I sincerely support what Pets Alive is doing for all animals, please remember many, many more cats suffer and are killed in shelters and animal control facilities. Dogs consistently get top billing in public appeals and media. When discussing these issues it’s important to always say dogs AND cats… and goats, pigs, horses, chickens, etc, etc! :)

]]> By: Honor http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-55777 Honor Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:28:22 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-55777 To quote my kids, "YOU KILL ME" (they are definitely watching too much TV). (And probably an inappropriate response--although meant in jest). WHAT an amazing essay. All I can say is that we are so lucky to have found Pets Alive and all of the amazing people who work and volunteer there. You are such an inspiration for my kids and for everyone who follows what you do. I don't think there is any need to apologize for the "lifers". We've seen how many dogs who were "lifers" have moved on in the few months that we've been volunteers at the shelter. My kids are always looking for the "red dogs" and are always happy to see one has gone home. We are all so glad that you will be around for another year, and hope to help you be around for a heck (kids again) of a lot longer. Thank you for Kip and Henry (he has blossomed in the last month or so--a really great dog) Honor To quote my kids, “YOU KILL ME” (they are definitely watching too much TV). (And probably an inappropriate response–although meant in jest). WHAT an amazing essay. All I can say is that we are so lucky to have found Pets Alive and all of the amazing people who work and volunteer there. You are such an inspiration for my kids and for everyone who follows what you do.
I don’t think there is any need to apologize for the “lifers”. We’ve seen how many dogs who were “lifers” have moved on in the few months that we’ve been volunteers at the shelter. My kids are always looking for the “red dogs” and are always happy to see one has gone home.
We are all so glad that you will be around for another year, and hope to help you be around for a heck (kids again) of a lot longer. Thank you for Kip and Henry (he has blossomed in the last month or so–a really great dog) Honor

]]> By: John http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-55774 John Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:49:45 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-55774 Damn, can't edit my comment and nearly forgot... thanks for writing this! Damn, can’t edit my comment and nearly forgot… thanks for writing this!

]]> By: John http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-55773 John Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:45:31 +0000 http://petsalive.com/blog/2010/01/03/what-does-no-kill-mean/#comment-55773 There are formal definitions of healthy and treatable as defined by the Asilomar Accords, though some shelters unfortunately do play games with them. http://www.asilomaraccords.org/definitions_maddies_fund.pdf I prefer your definition, which is pretty much all of 'em. There are formal definitions of healthy and treatable as defined by the Asilomar Accords, though some shelters unfortunately do play games with them.

http://www.asilomaraccords.org/definitions_maddies_fund.pdf

I prefer your definition, which is pretty much all of ‘em.

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