What is 100 percent placement of adoptable animals?
For years, the APL, like many urban agencies, has relied upon euthanasia as a means to control pet overpopulation within the shelter. However, we have achieved the goal of creating non-lethal alternatives for healthy, friendly animals and to develop treatment protocols for animals suffering from treatable illnesses and behaviors. Currently, 100 percent of our friendly, healthy, treatable dogs are cared for until new homes can be found. We are able to care for all of our healthy, friendly cats, but are sometimes forced to euthanize cats that have treatable, yet contagious illnesses. With our Second Chance Program, we are now able to provide care for an increasing number of animals with non-contagious, treatable illnesses and injuries.
