First is our definition of being a "no-kill" organization. Some organizations are "no kill" as long as the dog passes a temperament test, has no illness and/or is considered "adoptable". Lexie is an example of one whom many organizations would justify euthanizing, and O.P.P. has been publicly criticized for not doing so. Our definition of being a "no kill" organization is we only consider euthanizing if our veterinarian deems the animal to be suffering and there is nothing we can do to stop the suffering. Otherwise, we use conventional and holistic veterinarian medicine and other alternative modalities to rehabilitate the animals<