The last couple years have been difficult years for the animal shelter reform advocacy. There were many voices speaking out against the No Kill movement (some more well known than others), as if working to balance public safety with saving the lives of shelter animals is somehow a bad thing. I cannot count the number of times I was tagged on social media to defend No Kill philosophies only to be told I was uninformed, clueless, naïve or just wrong. I know it can be really hard for some people to believe that change is possible and that the lives of shelter animals can be saved. So many animals have died for so long that many people have, unfortunately, become reconciled to that. But here’s the thing: you can’t say it’s not possible to save the lives of animals in a responsible way if it happens across the country. It is. Having resources helps for sure. But I believe even shelters with resource challenges can make small changes over time – with the help of an engaged public – to save lives. I also believe a time will come, perhaps years from now, when all shelters are No Kill shelters whether they use those specific words or not; the lives of healthy and treatable animals will be saved because that is what the public wants and expects. Read more by clicking or tapping on this link.