Euthanasia and No-Kill
The topic of euthanasia in animal shelters is one that evokes strong emotions and diverse opinions. PAL’s goal is to find homes for as many animals as possible, to provide care and rehabilitation for those in need, and to consider euthanasia only when absolutely necessary. PAL is fortunate to have humane euthanasia options for untreatable, cost-prohibitive medical and/or behavior cases, as well as for poor quality of life. At PAL, euthanasia is never selected due to a lack of shelter space, the animal’s time in the shelter, the age of the animal, or budget constraints.
No-kill means healing the animals who can be healed, treating behaviors that can be treated, and prioritizing the safety of both pets and people in our communities. When we value those objectives, humane euthanasia is used as a last resort in instances when an animal is deemed too ill or too dangerous for rehabilitation.
