Best practice in communities, shelters and pounds

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Did you know that whether a pet is found a new home doesn’t depend on its age, breed or health as much as which shelter or pound it went to? I bet you don’t believe us.

Euthanasia rates vary significantly between some pounds and shelters. Some follow best practice, and have achieved zero euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats. Others kill every second dog and 85-95% of cats. Read more

Make sure your pet is desexed, identified and confined to your property –this saves lives.

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