The Copper Country Humane Society is honored to be part of the NO KILL movement to end the killing of homeless healthy and treatable cats and dogs. CCHS has been part of this movement for many many years and will continue our efforts to save them all. No Kill defines a movement and a life-affirming philosophy. It is a practice where the true definition of euthanasia – an act of mercy – is reserved only for cats and dogs that are too sick/injured to be treated or too aggressive to be suitably rehomed. It is a term which describes a 21st century approach to animal sheltering, employing best practices, business models, collaboration and partnerships. It is a sheltering approached which is supported by 71% of Americans.
Michigan Pet Fund Alliance Save Rates and Awards
Each year Michigan Pet Fund Alliance uses a variety of available data sources to determine if progress is being made toward becoming a no kill state.
The most important data set available is from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD): the annual reports submitted by licensed shelters.
The following shelters were recognized with awards:
Outstanding Open Admission Shelters with the Best Save Rate:
Copper Country Humane Society, Small Shelter (< 1000 annual intake) Houghton County: 96% save rate in 2013.
Humane Society of Midland County, Medium Shelter (> than 1000 but < 5000) Midland County: 100% save rate in 2013.
Humane Society of Huron Valley, Large Shelter (> 5000) Washtenaw County: 86% save rate in 2013.
Most Improved Open Admission Shelter:
Barry County Animal Shelter: 70.11% in 2013, up from 34.11% in 2012.
Outstanding Limited Admission Shelter with the greatest number of adoptions (limited admission shelter with at least a 90% save rate and with the greatest number of adoptions):
Cascades Humane Society (Jackson County): 96% save rate in 2013 with 798 adoptions.
Most Improved Limited Admission Shelter:
Humane Society & Animal Rescue of Muskegon County: 94.44% save rate in 2013, up from 46.51% in 2012.
source: www.michiganpetfundalliance.com