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 state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia values the lives of dogs and cats and seeks to create safe
and humane communities for people and pets; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, 19,331 dogs and cats, nearly 20 percent of the pets impounded, were
killed in Georgia shelters; and
WHEREAS, many loving and healthy animals in shelters and rescues throughout Georgia
are waiting for homes; and
WHEREAS, pet adoption provides many dogs and cats a second chance at life, helps reduce
the strain on overcrowded shelters, promotes animal welfare, and encourages responsible pet
ownership within the community; and
WHEREAS, "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; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's animal shelters can achieve a 90 percent save rate if more Georgians
seeking a pet choose to adopt from a shelter rather than purchase, which would make Georgia
the largest state to date with a save rate exceeding 90 percent; and
WHEREAS, many Georgia shelters are no-kill, saving at least 90 percent of the animals they
intake by implementing proven programs and policies as alternatives, such as foster care
networks, adoption programs, medical and behavioral programs, public education and
awareness initiatives, community cat trap-neuter-vaccinate-return programs, and animal
socialization programs; and
WHEREAS, Georgians can work together to achieve "No-Kill" in this state by 2025, and
animal shelters can help accomplish this by implementing lifesaving programs and utilizing
the support of rescues and nonprofits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend animal shelter workers and volunteers as well as
community members who support their local animal shelters and recognize April 30, 2025,
as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise awareness about dog and cat adoption
and the importance of "No-Kill" animal shelters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.