What is the difference between a no kill, never kill, and an open admissions shelter?
The no kill shelters, like HSOP, do as much as possible to save every animal that comes through its doors and only euthanize if the animal is terminally ill, severely injured or aggressive. Never kill shelters are considered rehabilitation centers for animals. They are treated and if they are deemed un-adoptable, they are not euthanized but, will spend the rest of their lives living in the facility regardless of their condition. Open admissions shelters are those that will euthanize for space. Because they are not a private organization, they are required to take in every domesticated animal that comes though their doors regardless of space availability.
