: having or being a policy that prohibits killing
a no-kill fishing tournament
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: having or being a policy that prohibits or severely limits the euthanizing of animals in a shelter
"I will spare no expense on veterinary care for our pets," says Renee, who has nine cats and is on the board of a no-kill shelter. —
Catherine Fredman
Catherine Fredman … shelters can euthanize up to 10 percent of their animals for reasons of health and temperament, and still be considered "no-kill." —Greg Allen
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According to Tri-County Animal Rescue, a no-kill nonprofit in Boca Raton, Florida, the 2-year-old Great Pyrenees dog recently arrived after a transfer from Palm Beach Animal Control.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The organization aims to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and make the country no-kill in 2025.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
According to a release from Best Friends, the number of animals euthanized at U.S. shelters has decreased by 3.4% since 2023, but plenty of pets need to find homes before the country's shelter system becomes no-kill.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
As a conservationist, Mr. Van Put was instrumental in securing more than 54 miles of public fishing rights, access and special regulation fishing areas in the state, including those with no-kill and catch-and-release stipulations.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The organization aims to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and make the country no-kill in 2025.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
According to a release from Best Friends, the number of animals euthanized at U.S. shelters has decreased by 3.4% since 2023, but plenty of pets need to find homes before the country's shelter system becomes no-kill.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“No-kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-kill. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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