Oh my gosh

What is a heart - stick?
I think one of the things that has to get out nationwide to make sure petowners start to equate "Owner Turns-ins" with euthanasia at high kill shelters. Some people assume that "shelter" means that they're turning in a dog they can't take care of anymore and it will automatically be taken care of and saved by someone. That knowledge would put more burden on the pet owner to take more responsibility for rehoming, if possible?