: having or being a policy that prohibits killing
a no-kill fishing tournament
especially
: having or being a policy that prohibits or severely limits the euthanizing of animals in a shelter
"I will spare no expense on veterinary care for our pets," says Renee, who has nine cats and is on the board of a no-kill shelter. —
Catherine Fredman
Catherine Fredman … shelters can euthanize up to 10 percent of their animals for reasons of health and temperament, and still be considered "no-kill." —Greg Allen
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Atwood had given Miller a small no-kill list midway through the series that included directives to leave June, her two daughters and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) alive, the latter being the character who leads the next adaptation.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
An apparent dog walker is seen in the video dragging a limp dog with a leash in front of the Priceless Pets no-kill pet rescue.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Obviously, Aunt Lydia was on the no-kill list, but so were June’s kids, Hannah and Holly, which created a considerable speed-bump.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Bowman has long been an outspoken advocate for animal rescue, donating more than $750,000 over the past four years to animal welfare efforts through partnerships with Ally Racing and Best Friends Animal Society, a charity that promotes pet adoption and no-kill rescue.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
An apparent dog walker is seen in the video dragging a limp dog with a leash in front of the Priceless Pets no-kill pet rescue.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Obviously, Aunt Lydia was on the no-kill list, but so were June’s kids, Hannah and Holly, which created a considerable speed-bump.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Bowman has long been an outspoken advocate for animal rescue, donating more than $750,000 over the past four years to animal welfare efforts through partnerships with Ally Racing and Best Friends Animal Society, a charity that promotes pet adoption and no-kill rescue.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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“No-kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-kill. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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