Why do so called “NO KILL” shelters continue to perpetuate the myth that they can save every animal?
They do not perpetuate any myth. The “no kill” shelters I have found do not get much, if any, funding. They are run on donations. When they are full, which they usually are because of pet owners not being responsible, they turn the animals away, regrettably. Put the blame where it belongs. On the people that keep insisting on allowing their pets to breed. People like your neighbor should not be allowed to have pets. No kill shelters try to find homes for the animals they get. However, there are so many dogs and cats born there will never be enough homes for them all. Shelters can not possibly keep alive the several million pets they get every year. I work in dog rescue and there is NO WAY a home can be found for all the homeless pets. People have to take responsibility for their pets before this problem will ever be alleviated. This problem will continue as long as people support back yard breeders and puppy mills (pet shop pets). The responsible, legitimate breeders should take part o
