Georgia CommonsHR 288: No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol; April 30, 2025; recognize
Last action February 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates April 30, 2025 as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol, honoring shelter workers and promoting pet adoption to reduce euthanasia in Georgia animal shelters.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes April 30, 2025 as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution cites that in 2023 nearly 20 percent of dogs and cats impounded in Georgia shelters, about 19,331 animals, were killed, and it describes the 'No-Kill' philosophy as a commitment to saving at least 90 percent of animals entering shelters. The House resolves that its members commend animal shelter workers, volunteers, and community members who support local shelters, and it recognizes the day to raise awareness about pet adoption and no-kill shelter practices. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Designates April 30, 2025 as No-Kill Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends animal shelter workers, volunteers, and community members who support local shelters.
- States a goal of raising public awareness about dog and cat adoption and no-kill shelter practices.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
Animal shelter workers and volunteers across Georgia, community members who support local shelters, and Georgians considering pet adoption. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It draws public attention to shelter euthanasia rates and adoption as an alternative, potentially encouraging more Georgians to adopt pets and support shelters, though it creates no funding, programs, or legal requirements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite that 19,331 dogs and cats, nearly 20 percent of impounded pets, were killed in Georgia shelters in 2023.
- Defines 'No-Kill' as a community commitment where at least 90 percent of animals entering shelter facilities leave alive.
- Resolves that the House commends shelter workers, volunteers, and supportive community members.
- Recognizes April 30, 2025 as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol to promote adoption awareness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
From the bill
“in 2023, 19,331 dogs and cats, nearly 20 percent of the pets impounded, were killed in Georgia shelters”
“"No-Kill" is a community philosophy and commitment to saving every dog and cat in a shelter who can be saved, where at least 90 percent of the companion animals entering facilities leave alive”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
Topics
- animal shelters
- pet adoption
- animal welfare
- state capitol recognition day