Legislating Components of a Humane City: The Economic Impacts of the Austin, Texas "No Kill" Resolution (City of Austin Resolution 20091105-040)

Authors

Sloane Hawes, University of DenverFollow
Devrim Ikizler, Magee and Magee Consulting
Katy Loughney, University of Denver
Philip Tedeschi, University of DenverFollow
Kevin Morris, University of DenverFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

10-16-2017

Abstract

This report investigates and measures the economic impacts of the City of Austin Resolution 20091105-040, commonly referred to as the “No Kill” resolution, utilizing standard impact assessment methodology. Resolution 20091105-040 resulted in the implementation of a series of recommendations that included achieving and maintaining a 90% Live Release Rate for all companion animals housed at the City of Austin’s municipal animal shelter.

In addition to exploring the specific economic impacts of Resolution 20091105- 040, this report also outlines, but does not quantify, the potential broader impacts of the Resolution on human, animal, and environmental health. These areas of impact include: public health, social capital, and community engagement.

Comments

Prepared for the WaterShed Animal Fund

Recommended Citation

Hawes, Sloane; Ikizler, Devrim; Loughney, Katy; Tedeschi, Philip; and Morris, Kevin, "Legislating Components of a Humane City: The Economic Impacts of the Austin, Texas "No Kill" Resolution (City of Austin Resolution 20091105-040)" (2017). Animal Law and Legislation Collection. 1.
https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/anilleg/1