Avanzino

An alternative to buying an animal from your local pet store

 | September 15, 2009

If you’re in search of a healthy dog, cat or other animal, you should consider going to your local animal shelter.

Did you know that healthy animals are often euthanized because no one has adopted them?

For the past 30 years, Richard Avanzino has been working to change that sad state of affairs as one of the leaders of the “no kill” movement.

Independent producer JoAnn Mar speaks with Avanzino about his efforts. To hear what he had to say press play on the audio player on the left.