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No Kill Learning

Jan 18, 2019

Boots on the Ground - the Lake County No Kill Story Premiere Announced

On January 15, 2019, Lake County, Florida celebrated the 2 year anniversary of its transition to no kill. When they did, it was like...

Mike Fry

Jan 15, 2018

Celebrations and Lessons Learned from the First Year of No Kill in Lake County, Florida

I first walked into the Lake County Animal Shelter in Tavares, Florida a little more than a year ago. As my reports to the County clearly...

Mike Fry

Dec 22, 2017

2017: A Year of Stunning Successes and Irreconcilable Differences in Animal Shelters

We recently celebrated the 2017 Winter Solstice, the shortest daylight of the year. And as the year comes to a close, the long nights and...

Mike Fry

Aug 28, 2017

Flipping the No Kill Switch in Lake County, Florida

Photo: The Bell of New Beginnings hangs in the lobby of the Lake County Animal Shelter. Each time an adoption occurs, staff there ring...