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Our society is at a critical point in shaping the future of animal welfare. While the no -kill movement has created positive change in some communities that don't have progressive animal welfare organizations, the policies often promoted by these groups are increasingly leading to unintended consequences that cause animals to suffer greatly. We all m, wt be informed regarding the unacceptable impact on animals created by legislation being proposed by some no -kill groups. We must educate colleagues, friends, family members, neighbors and policy makers so animals receive the care and respect they deserve. The League clarifies that it does not make euthanasia decisions based on time and space, "All decisions are about the pet's quality of life and our community's safety," it states. A Socially conscious sheltering FAQ and a list of the 5 Freedoms that create the "best outcomes" for animals and which they strive to meet in supporting a necessary change in the direction of animal sheltering is provided. It summarizes compassionately their commitment to all animals and the community as an open -admission shelter, stating, "We must work together to create the best outcomes for all animals, promote safe communities and nurture the human - animal bond." WHY THIS HAPPENED - Fate of Puello Animal Shelto, ! 1=np ain" The impetus for these strong statements by both the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and Denver Dumb Friends is the failure of the Community Animal Services of Pueblo to pass Colorado Department of Agriculture inspections three times after recently becoming "no kill." "Relinquishing our license is the fastest way for us to get care for the animals," Kim Alfonso, the acting board president for PAWS for Life Animal Shelter, said in a statement. At a Tuesday meeting, city councilors and county commissioners heard from the Board members about the investigation's findings actions, Fox21 News reported. The decision late last year by these same officials to approve PAWS'taking over operations of the shelter was predicated on the promise of "a lower budget and the city created a no -kill shelter ordinance." Among the issues the inspector noted were multiple 2nimni r1Paths, animals in kennels too small to meet legal requirements; cats without proper/any litter kiox at all, healthy animals caged with sick ones, improper sanitation, and improper quarantine, among a plethora of other accusations.