Statement of Rights

We acknowledge the following:
· Sheltered animals have a right to live;
· Feral cats have a right to their lives and their habitats;
· Animals, rescuers, and the public have a right to expect animal protection organizations and animal shelters to do everything in their power to promote, protect, and advocate for the lives of animals;
· Animal protection groups, rescue groups, and No Kill shelters have a right to take into their custody animals who would otherwise be killed by animal shelters;
· Taxpayers and community members have a right to have their government spend tax monies on programs and services whose purpose is to save and enhance the lives of all animals;
· Taxpayers and community members have a right to full and complete disclosure about how animal shelters operate.
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