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This resolution recognizes April 30, 2025, as No-Kill Awareness Day at the state capitol, highlighting Georgia's efforts to reduce animal euthanasia in shelters. The resolution acknowledges that in 2023, 19,331 dogs and cats (nearly 20% of impounded pets) were killed in Georgia shelters, and seeks to promote a "No-Kill" philosophy, which means saving at least 90% of companion animals entering shelter facilities. The resolution commends animal shelter workers, volunteers, and community members who support local shelters, and aims to raise awareness about pet adoption and the importance of implementing lifesaving programs such as foster care networks, adoption programs, medical and behavioral interventions, public education initiatives, and community cat trap-neuter-vaccinate-return programs. By recognizing this day, the resolution encourages Georgians to work together to achieve a No-Kill state by 2025 and supports the goal of finding homes for loving and healthy animals waiting in shelters and rescues. Additionally, the resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70458