Senate Joint Resolution 350, sponsored by Jackson, aims to designate May 2025 as Tennessee Shelter Animal Awareness Month. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the No-Kill philosophy, which advocates for saving every healthy or treatable dog and cat in shelters, with a goal of achieving a 90% save rate. It highlights that this can be accomplished if more Tennesseans choose to adopt pets from shelters rather than purchasing them. The resolution also acknowledges the many healthy animals in shelters and the various programs that can help reduce the number of unnecessary euthanizations.

The resolution calls for a collective effort among Tennesseans to achieve a No-Kill status by 2025, encouraging the implementation of lifesaving programs such as foster care networks, adoption initiatives, and public education on responsible pet ownership. By commemorating May 2025 as Shelter Animal Awareness Month, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and the welfare of animals in shelters across Tennessee.