HR288: HR288 No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol; April 30, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 2983 House Resolution 288 By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd, Mathiak of the 82nd, Gullett of the 19th, and Buckner of the 137th A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 30, 2025, as No-Kill Awareness Day at the sta te capitol; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia values the lives of dogs and cats and seeks to create safe3 and humane communities for people and pets; and4 WHEREAS, in 2023, 19,331 dogs and cats, nearly 20 percent of the pets impounded, were5 killed in Georgia shelters; and6 WHEREAS, many loving and healthy animals in shelters and rescues throughout Georgia7 are waiting for homes; and8 WHEREAS, pet adoption provides many dogs and cats a second chance at life, helps reduce9 the strain on overcrowded shelters, promotes animal welfare, and encourages responsible pet10 ownership within the community; and11 WHEREAS, "No-Kill" is a community philosophy and commitment to saving every dog and12 cat in a shelter who can be saved, where at least 90 percent of the companion animals13 entering facilities leave alive; and14 H. R. 288 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2983 WHEREAS, Georgia's animal shelters can achieve a 90 percent save rate if more Georgians15 seeking a pet choose to adopt from a shelter rather than purchase, which would make Georgia16 the largest state to date with a save rate exceeding 90 percent; and17 WHEREAS, many Georgia shelters are no-kill, saving at least 90 percent of the animals they18 intake by implementing proven programs and policies as alternat ives, such as foster care19 networks, adoption programs, medical and behavioral programs, p ublic education and20 awareness initiatives, community cat trap-neuter-vaccinate-retu rn programs, and animal21 socialization programs; and22 WHEREAS, Georgians can work together to achieve "No-Kill" in th is state by 2025, and23 animal shelters can help accomplish this by implementing lifesaving programs and utilizing24 the support of rescues and nonprofits.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body commend animal shelter workers and vol unteers as well as27 community members who support their local animal shelters and recognize April 30, 2025,28 as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about dog and cat adoption29 and the importance of "No-Kill" animal shelters.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the32 public and the press.33 H. R. 288 - 2 -