No Kill

The No Kill movement in the United States

Shelter killing is believed to be the leading cause of death for healthy dogs and cats in the United States. Indeed, some five million dogs and cats are put to death in our nation’s shelters every year. The numbers killed are staggering. And for far too long, we have been led to believe that there is no other way.

But, in fact, killing is neither kind nor necessary, nor will it prevent animal suffering. Indeed, it is population control killing that itself is the root cause of animal suffering in our nation’s animal control shelters.

Read the books: Bookstore

Take the tour: Audio/Visual Tour

Learn more: No Kill Articles

Support the cause: No Kill Advocacy Center

Sign the declaration: U.S. No Kill Declaration

Become a part of the movement: No Kill Conference

Help make No Kill a reality in your community: Companion Animal Protection Act

Rescue group access: Yes on Oreo’s Law

Bringing the revolution to you: Webinars