Animal Shelter

An animal shelter is a refuge for lost and abandoned animals, with the goal of providing a safe environment for domesticated animals until they find a home. Some animal shelters euthanize animals if no one claims them after a certain amount of time. Policies vary by shelter.

About Animal Shelter

No shelter wants to euthanize any animal, and not every shelter does. ’No-kill’’ shelters do not euthanize adoptable animals at all. However, once an animal becomes unadoptable due to illness or other issues, euthanasia is often the most humane option.

Animal shelters are usually run by municipal animal control agencies or non-profit organizations. Animal control agencies enforce animal control ordinances for towns and cities. Local animal control services often provide shelter for stray animals, adoption services, veterinary services and animal training classes.

Animal sanctuaries provide a permanent home for abandoned and exotic animals. This type of organization will take in animals that other shelters will not like wild animals and animals that require special care.

Open door shelters will take in animals at all times with no fees. These shelters do not discriminate and will typically take in all types of animals in need.

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