no-kill shelter
Animals stay alive
A no-kill shelter is an animal shelter that does not euthanize animals for reasons of space or length of stay.
The term implies a commitment to finding homes for all adoptable animals, though most no-kill shelters still euthanize animals that are terminally ill or dangerously aggressive.
We adopted our dog from a no-kill shelter.
Protected place of shelter
- refugePlace of safety
- rescueSave from harm
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- protectionGuarding against harm
haven · permanent resident · unadoptable · special needs · hospice · retirement · peace · security
Non-human health and treatment
- ethical treatmentMorally proper conduct toward others
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal rightsMoral claims for fauna
- advocacyPleading for a cause
humane society · protection · nonprofit · veterinary care · rehabilitation · microchipping · vaccination · wellness check
Adopted pet's final residence
- adoptableAble to be taken in
- rehomingTransferring to new caretakers
- fosterEncourage development of
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
screening · application · waiting list · adoption fee · bonding · adoption day · meet-and-greet · home visit
Amount received or consumed
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- long-term residentsThose inhabiting a place continuously
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
donations · fundraising · kennel · cattery · enrichment program · behavioral assessment · medical wing · quarantine
Capable of being cured
- community catsUnowned outdoor feline populations
- life-savingPreventing fatal outcomes
- open admissionAccepting all applicants
safe haven
Protected place of shelter
protection · haven · permanent resident · unadoptable · special needs · hospice · retirement · peace · security · safety net
animal welfare
Non-human health and treatment
- ethical treatmentMorally proper conduct toward others
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal rightsMoral claims for fauna
advocacy · humane society · protection · nonprofit · veterinary care · rehabilitation · microchipping · vaccination · wellness check · enrichment
forever home
Adopted pet's final residence
matchmaker · screening · application · waiting list · adoption fee · bonding · adoption day · meet-and-greet · home visit · adoption event
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Amount received or consumed
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- long-term residentsThose inhabiting a place continuously
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
volunteer · donations · fundraising · kennel · cattery · enrichment program · behavioral assessment · medical wing · quarantine · transport
treatable
Capable of being cured
- community catsUnowned outdoor feline populations
- life-savingPreventing fatal outcomes
- open admissionAccepting all applicants
- animal shelteranimal control, humane society, dog pound, pound, rescue
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Facility euthanizing unadopted animals
dog pound · animal control · puppy mill · factory farm · slaughterhouse
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