The report that the city of Commerce Animal Shelter will be operated as a no-kill shelter with help from a group of animal lovers is good news, says Commerce Humane Associationpresident Jody McIntier, but she says there are large challenges in running a no-kill shelter.
No-kill shelters are challenging to operate
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