Wyoming has two no-kill shelters, one of which has been so for over 25 years. They are both very successful, esp. the main one which I was affiliated with AND the kennel manager was EXTREMELY picky about who adopted any of her charges. She woudl keep them forever, if need be, rather than let them go to someone who wasn't up to snuff.

Of course, if there was a rash of a contagious disease, they would be quarantined and put down if necessary, but on the whole it was a no-kill shelter and still is, as well as very successful, in fact they are building a large, beautiful new structure.

kat