The No Kill Companion (2026)
The 2026 edition of The No Kill Companion is now available.
The definitive guide to animal shelter issues, The No Kill Companion is a reference manual for legislators, policymakers, shelter managers, media, advocates, rescuers, and other stakeholders.
With short encyclopedia-like entries, it covers the definition of No Kill, its history, opposition, challenges, and threats, as well as the state of the movement, costs and benefits of No Kill animal services, model legislation, shelter assessment tools, and a primer on various sheltering issues, including temperament testing, community cats, and more.
There is also a 10-pack for shelter board members, legislators, and others.
Please note: 10-packs will begin shipping in early April.
Giveaway: While supplies last, we are giving away the remaining inventory of the 2025 edition to No Kill Advocacy Center members and paid No Kill Sheltering subscribers in good standing.
Please make sure to include a physical mailing address or P.O. Box. There are no electronic copies, so it has to be mailed. Only one copy per person while supplies last. Priority given to those who did not receive a free copy last year. Otherwise, first-come, first-served.