: 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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Miranda’s Rescue describes itself as a no-kill animal sanctuary where rescue organizations can transfer animals for adoption or lifelong care.
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Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The statement also described Miranda’s Rescue as a no-kill shelter, meaning animals are not euthanized simply to free up space, but Miranda acknowledged that euthanasia is sometimes necessary.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Miranda's Rescue is a no-kill rescue.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Humane Society, which has some 22 employees and a few hundred volunteers, became a no-kill facility in 2018, Webber said.
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Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The statement also described Miranda’s Rescue as a no-kill shelter, meaning animals are not euthanized simply to free up space, but Miranda acknowledged that euthanasia is sometimes necessary.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Miranda's Rescue is a no-kill rescue.
—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Humane Society, which has some 22 employees and a few hundred volunteers, became a no-kill facility in 2018, Webber said.
—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-kill
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“No-kill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-kill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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