Originally posted by sigma:

Most shelters thesedays have strict policies of non-euthanization. Generally, only city run facilities, "pounds", euthanize and puppies will almost never meet that fate.



Hmmm, no not actually. Having volunteered fro the Atlanta Humane Society, which at the time had the highest adoption rate in the USA at 51%, guess what happens to the other 49%?

No-kill facilities are rarely up to snuff in regards to providing quality of care that humane societies do, and often extend the suffering of animals needlessly.

Unfortunately, euthanasia is necessary given the number of strays, unwanted puppies, abandoned pets, etc. It sucks, but that's reality in the present moment. What is really scary is the number of people who can't take care of their dogs that have children.