SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Animal Shelter is looking at moving forward with changes that would shift its operations away from no-kill status. The shelter’s focus, according to officials, is to increase capacity for care while continuing efforts to improve live outcomes for animals.
A public meeting regarding the shelter’s direction is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107 of the City-County Building.
Evaluating a New Approach
The shelter’s shift in policy would emphasize expanded care for dogs and cats while maintaining efforts to place animals through adoption, transfer, or reunification with owners. While the shelter had previously adhered to no-kill standards—typically defined as a 90% or higher save rate—the proposed changes would include euthanasia for animals deemed unadoptable or suffering.
City officials, including Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Monique Hawley, Manager of the Salina Animal Shelter, were asked about the transition. Hammond stated that officials would address questions after the meeting but declined to comment further in advance.
Meeting Details
The meeting will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Room 107 of the City-County Building. The public is welcome to attend.
