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“In the final analysis, animals in shelters are not being killed because there are too many of them, because there are too few homes, or because the public is irresponsible. Animals in shelters are dying for primarily one reason–because people in shelters are killing them.”

Quote by Nathan Winograd

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Nathan Winograd
Nathan Winograd

Nathan Winograd is a renowned animal rights activist and author. His work focuses on animal shelter reform and animal welfare, advocating for a shift from the traditional 'catch and kill' model to a 'adoption, not killing' model. Winograd's works have had a profound impact in the field of animal rights, with his ideas and methods being adopted by many animal shelters and animal protection organizations worldwide. more

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