Catching Up With the No-Kill Millennium

A glance back at the road to council action

"...City Council’s passage earlier today of a “no-kill” plan for Austin’s animal center was long in the..."

March 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Potential Neuter to Austin’s No-Kill?

The rules dictating when city animal shelters should spay or neuter lost pets may be changing, and may have an effect on the future of no-kill shelters

"...the shelter and thus put the city's highly touted no-kill designation in jeopardy. Council Member Delia Garza proposed three..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...the tools they need to make and keep Austin "no-kill." Located near Airport Boulevard and Highway 183 on the..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Five Years of No-Kill in Austin

What has the city learned about animal welfare, and how far does it have to go?

"...When Austin became a no-kill city in 2011, it immediately earned distinction as the..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill sanctuary for animals. That came to an end in..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's 10-Year No-Kill Deal With Austin Pets Alive! May Be Dead

Like cats and dogs

"...Austin, since 2011, the same year Austin became a "no-kill" city largely thanks to its partnership with nonprofits and..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

The 'Unintended Consequences' of No-Kill's Success

Town Lake Animal Center filled to the gills with kittens and puppies

"...a legend in animal-welfare circles for being the largest "no-kill" municipal shelter in the country. Last month, the shelter..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Not Quite No-Kill -- Yet

As the Town Lake Animal Center nears the target date to complete its No-Kill Millennium plan, launched in 1997, most observers agree the situation has improved. Chances of meeting its goals, though, remain slim.

"...the shelter nears the target date to complete its No-Kill Millennium plan, launched in 1997, most observers agree the..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...I answer it's about the city's progress on its No-Kill Millennium resolution, a plan developed in 1997 to end..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...Austin committed to its vision of becoming America's largest "no-kill" city, and opened in 2011 just as that vision..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

$1 Million: The Next Price Tag on No-Kill

The new Austin Animal Center is overflowing with animals

"...The less-than-good news is that the demands of maintaining no-kill status for some 17 months have resulted in Animal..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...many balls to juggle. AAC's success at maintaining a no-kill policy has "come at the expense of animal care."..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Animal Shelters Should Be 'No-Kill'

"...the Town Lake Animal Shelter ["What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?"; News, Nov. 18, 2005]: This week's news release..."

March 28, 2007 Postmarks

Still Seeking No-Kill Solutions

San Francisco consultant offers advice on reducing animal shelter euthanasias

"...stopping the problem at its source. By bringing in No-Kill consultant Nathan Winograd for a two-day conference March 25-26,..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

City, Austin Pets Alive! Get Back on No-Kill Track

Resolution moves APA!, city closer to shelter compromise

"...week to come to terms with AAC's most important No-Kill partner. The resolution, brought forward by Council Member Leslie..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

'No-Kill' Policies Aren't the Solution

"...Dear Editor, Re: “The 'Unintended Consequences' of No-Kill's Success” [News, July 29]: It isn’t surprising that since..."

Aug. 2, 2011 Postmarks

Fit To No-Kill?

Vetting the last of five candidates for city's chief animal services officer

"...that Smith has nearly four years' experience running a "no-kill" animal shelter. Remember, in March, animal rights activists convinced..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Despite Understaffing, Austin Leads in No-Kill

98% of shelter animals found a home in March

"...the understaffing, Austin continues to lead the country in no-kill. In March, 98% of shelter animals went to foster..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

No-Kill Concerns

"...concern for what is happening regarding making Austin a no-kill city, specifically the goal of 90% live outcomes. In..."

March 2, 2010 Postmarks

Humane Education = No Kill

"...dead dogs and cats at TLAC, thus not the "no-kill city" Austin wants to, and most definitely should, be...."

April 4, 2009 Postmarks

[UPDATED] No-Kill Nightmare

Austin Animal Center forced to euthanize animals for space concerns

"...Austin officially became a no-kill city last year when it logged a 90% save..."

May 15, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Will No-Kill Breed Hoarding?

"...[News, Sept. 17]: I am concerned about the way no-kill is being achieved at the Town Lake Animal Center...."

Sept. 21, 2010 Postmarks

"No Kill" for Traffic

Vision Zero action plan aims to eliminate traffic fatalities

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Quentin Tarantino goes into overdrive with this story about the bride who was left for dead on her wedding day and seeks revenge against them that done her wrong.

Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Time to Kill

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kill List

This British crime film is very dark, funny, and violent – and thoroughly unpredictable.

March 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

3 Days to Kill

Kevin Costner stars in this snappy but contrived mix of international espionage and paternal redemption.

Feb. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Revenge is a dish best served bold – and deliciously, by Quentin and Uma.

April 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kiss Or Kill

Nov. 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: Kill or Be Killed

Western revenge, Texas style

March 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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