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Morris Animal Refuge

As a life-saving organization, Morris Animal Refuge is committed to the mission of finding forever homes for all adoptable animals. Morris Animal Refuge seeks to expand the definition of what animals are considered to be “adoptable” and to support other shelters and rescue organizations by transferring in animals. Throughout the history of animal sheltering, only young, perfectly healthy animals with no recognized behavioral issues were considered suitable for adoption. We’ve turned to an adoption counseling method, which focuses on finding the best fit between adopter and animal, and we’ve begun to build resources for medical care and behavioral rehabilitation through our Life Saver Fund. Through these changes, we’ve found more homes for animals with chronic medical conditions or behavioral issues that require consistent training. As the Refuge has been able to adopt out more animals efficiently, we’ve had the ability to begin transferring in medical and behavioral cases from local and out-of-state rescue partners. We seek to support the larger mission of animal welfare, not only throughout our city and state but throughout the country. No-Kill Does Not Mean No Euthanasia Humane euthanasia is a reality in every animal shelter whether they are a “no-kill” organization or not. To be considered “no-kill” a shelter must have a 90% save rate, which means up to 10% of the animals that enter a “no-kill” shelter may be euthanized while the shelter can still claim this title. Morris currently has a 98% save rate, but there are times when an animal is irredeemably suffering or has severe behavioral issues and we must make the difficult decision to choose human euthanasia. These are decisions every responsible shelter or rescue must face.

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