: having or being a policy that prohibits killing
a no-kill fishing tournament
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: having or being a policy that prohibits or severely limits the euthanizing of animals in a shelter
"I will spare no expense on veterinary care for our pets," says Renee, who has nine cats and is on the board of a no-kill shelter. —
Catherine Fredman
Catherine Fredman … shelters can euthanize up to 10 percent of their animals for reasons of health and temperament, and still be considered "no-kill." —Greg Allen
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Owners looking to rehome a pet should seek out no-kill rescues for assistance or other options, like family and friends, before surrendering an animal to a kill shelter or abandoning them for animal control to find.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Furry friends find safety Animal rescuers saved pets affected by wildfires in Southern California by flying more than 80 cats and dogs to a no-kill shelter in Utah.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Tri-County Animal Rescue, a no-kill nonprofit in Boca Raton, Florida, the 2-year-old Great Pyrenees dog recently arrived after a transfer from Palm Beach Animal Control.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Furry friends find safety Animal rescuers saved pets affected by wildfires in Southern California by flying more than 80 cats and dogs to a no-kill shelter in Utah.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
According to Tri-County Animal Rescue, a no-kill nonprofit in Boca Raton, Florida, the 2-year-old Great Pyrenees dog recently arrived after a transfer from Palm Beach Animal Control.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“No-kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-kill. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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