What's a Kill Shelter?

A no-kill shelter is an animal shelter that does not kill healthy or treatable animals even when the shelter is full, reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety.

How do kill shelters work?

A kill shelter is an animal shelter that accepts all animals. There are no restrictions, no age limitations, no health standards or behavioral requirements. ... These shelters are often forced to euthanize animals based on their duration of stay so they will have enough cage space available to accept all animals.

Are kill shelters good?

While no-kill shelters are a great place for animals, the problem happens when animals are not accepted or their admission is delayed. Many of those animals who are turned away are dumped somewhere else. They could be dumped in the woods, on the road, or in the custody of unreliable and irresponsible people.