No - kill only means they didnt euthanize any healthy and adoptable dogs and cats during a calendar year. In 2020, acct met the no - kill threshold because they had ample fosters for their dogs and cats. · in philadelphia specifically, a no - kill shelter is any organization that has a save rate of 90%. Our libraries are here for the community, offering safe and warm spaces for anyone who needs relief from the cold. This means a shelter that euthanizes 10% or less of its yearly intake can be designated as a no - kill shelter. Rescue groups will stay overwhelmed, the public will stay shut out, and animals with names and personalities will keep dying. Due to the city of philadelphia declaring a code blue emergency, select free library of philadelphia locations are serving as warming centers during this period. A community is considered to be no - kill when all healthy, treatable, and manageable dogs and cats are saved, and euthanasia is used only when animals are dangerous or suffering with untreatable illnesses/injuries. We will provide regular updates to the community on our progress, needs, and ways to help. But together, we can break this cycle and build a no - kill philadelphia — one that values life, promotes rescue, and operates with transparency and accountability. Fewer pets entered shelters than ever before, and 89% were saved – another all-time high. What does no - kill mean ? Together, we will make philadelphia a no - kill city where no savable pets die in shelters. We encourage neighbors to take care of themselves and one another. See how well continue our lifesaving momentum in 2021 toward our goal of survival for every savable pet.

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