About Us
No Kill Advocates Union is a newly formed group who believes that the no kill movement has been greatly hindered.
We are based out of Southern Alberta Canada with a network that reaches across the globe with people of like mind. We invite you to join us on Facebook for up to date interests and information of value to the cause. We are also associates (but not limited to) an organization based out of Lethbridge Alberta Canada, called the No Kill Alliance - (noka.org) who for a time, encouraged the Lethbridge Counsel City members to initiate a mandatory spay neuter law. to hinder the growing number of rescues that were required - due to the growing number of animals in need caused by birthing and irresponsible pet guardians. This forceful decision hindered backyard breeders and hoarders, however it did not solve the issues that educational campaigns can overcome. Lessons have been learned. In 2005-2006, AASK Services wrote articles that were forwarded to Bill Bruce of Calgary Animal Services and are now a part of Mr. Bruce`s successful programs. We are networkers, experienced in the many needs of animals, due to our personal experiences on the streets and through those of our associations. We know the heartbreaks and the successes of what works and what doesn`t. Our program is to bring awareness, offer solutions and help make changes that benefit all concerned. Many animal lovers are not aware that there is a problem and to the everyday person who cares, but can't have a pet or doesn't really want one, we ask that you take an hour of your time, to do a search on your local area shelters, to see for yourself, just how many animals in your area are being temporarily supported in your animal control facilities and shelters - you are in for a surprise. Now take another second or two to imagine what goes on in every city, every rural county, every town and community in your country alone - let alone the rest of the world - it's not pretty!
Our beliefs are mirrored by Mr. Bill Bruce of Calgary Alberta Canada Bylaw Services (Ordinances) who is also the Director of Municipal Animal Control. For years we have hoped for such a service, expressed the need for it and now we have it... with Mr. Bruce. While Mr. Bruce is not part of NKAU, we use some of his examples because our beliefs as a No Kill Network, are realized through him. As a public figure, he is sought after by major U.S. city counsels, to assist them with their animal control issues... and we encourage others to follow suit with his program - Every hour, several thousand new puppies and kittens are born, while within that same hour - thousands die at the hands of people through euthanasia. One would think that the equation balances itself off, however, Companion Animal birthing patterns outnumber and over-ride that equation. For every one that is euthanized, 5-7 more are born.... We ask that you take into consideration, how many privately run, non profit animal rescues are within your own area. Now add that to your local Humane Society, SPCA and Government run Animal Control facility - your local area, houses hundreds (maybe even closer to a thousand) animals in need of a home! If no one adopts them, the odds are, they will die. Ask yourself: "Is that what I want my tax paying dollars to go towards or my donation money spent on?" We'd like to believe your answer is "No!" But that is where the funds are going, one way or another! Please be patient while we build..... |
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Spay Neuter Blog: -Graphic Content- Google:: Search Your Area to see how many animals your shelters house .Mr. Bruce's ratings for return-to-owner for cats in Calgary is 49% and another 29% are adopted. That’s a 78% save rate.
In the United States, cats returned to owners is at a miserable - 2% rate - failing miserably!!! In the United States, the save rate for cats by all methods…return to owner, adoption, transfer to rescue, is around 30%. What about dogs? …an amazing 89% of dogs are returned to their owners in Calgary, 9% of impounded dogs are adopted and only 5% euthanized. All considered, that percentage is impressive and in case you’re thinking that Calgary only has about two dozen people living there, think again. It is a major metropolitan area a bit larger than San Jose, California and bit smaller than Dallas, Texas. If a city of such a size can accomplish his success rate over 10 yrs - anyone can! -----------------------------------------------------
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