I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. People with good reason can find a no kill shelter a rescue organization or a family member. Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. There should MOST DEFINITELY be a national registry database that requires all adopters to register online using a license or legal I.D. Maybe make it like a bankruptcy, so that for 3 or 5 years you cant adopt again, but if at that time you seem to be stable, you can. That decision should be made on an case by case basis. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! I had to return my dog to the shelter after almost 4 years of consistent aggression and biting, finally resulting in her grabbing and holding onto my wrist. I believe that person shouldnt even be eligible to purchase another service dog! I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. Maybe, instead there should be programs in communities to help such as prisoner/ pet training programs. So, NO I do not feel they should be able to adopt again. 5. Definitely not n they should pay to surrender any animal In mine and my husbands eyes, she was the most adorable thing in the world. Bringing your pet to the shelter. When he came to me, life was made complete. PetCoach Editorial Team. Too many cases of the act comes a ban of being a pet owner. If they surrender a pet thats it no more pets for them cause they will do it again! Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! Each and every animal deserves to have a home. I have five dogs. Some common reasons why pet owners surrender a pet: Loss of income Can't have the pet in a rental property Major residential move Serious illness Divorce Can't afford pet's medical expenses Behavior problems with the pet, like aggression or fear Too many pets at home Birth of a child Recent incident with the pet, like a bite or attack Those that surrender their animals should be on a separate registry. I think all pet owners should have a plan (in writing such as a living will) in order for when they are no longer able/capable to care for their pet due to illness/death, etc. There is no excuse for surrendering or abandoning a cat, dog or any of Gods creatures. But, barring some extreme (temporary) hardship that prompted the surrender in the first place, they should go on a list so that future shelters can consider if they wish to let them adopt again. Although I am aware of the shortage of homes for shelter dogs, they are better off never having a family than to have one to discard them. Really? DEFINITELY, NO!!! I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. The difference is once they get back on their feet they can get their pet back. 4. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. I will in time get another dog. Take the time to find one like that. Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. If it hadnt been for the bowel obstruction and the huge expenses the whole thing would have been, we never would have made the decision we made. Some people have no choice. There are millions of dogs killed every year in this county and the ones that dump their dogs are a part of those millions. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . How about some food for pet programs and maybe some vets who would give reduced prices so that people who really could enjoy the companionship, could have a pet. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! When we walked her and there was someone coming in the opposite direction, we crossed the street because she attacked that person or dog (but never a cat go figure). When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. We dont know what the case may have been: maybe it was a poverty issue, loss of job and could no longer take care of the dog, maybe the person was now deployed, deported, maybe the person wasnt as educated as they originally thought on the idea of owning a dog, and the best option was to surrender the dog. They can help pay for training and behavior and can help you sort out whether the pet has a training issue that can be solved or an emotional issue that requires different intervention, Dr. Albright says. Personal Pet The decision to surrender a personal pet can be a difficult one. Dogs are family, they are not some piece of furniture or trash that you can get rid of when you feel like it. Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. These irresponsible pet owners make me sick. I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again if they dump their pet at a kill shelter. Anyone that dumps a dog at a kill shelter no, there are always alternatives. When I found my first dog, Jackson, he was healthy and happy and wonderfulthen he was seriously injured by baby coyotes when my mom let him run a little too far by himself. If theyre a repeat surrendererthen no. But only if the surrender was justifiable should these people be given that second chance. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. Adopt a Pet Search all pets available for adoption. My husband and I have had many dogs during out lives, some rescues and some from puppies all with different issues or not. No,they should never be able to adopt again.Nina Peralta,you have a great idea,only wish they would put it to use. Its not fair to a dog whos dedicated their life and love to a family/owner. I think that is a good idea. Oh and by the way, is everyone that is so staunch about never adopting an animal again also equally against ABORTION? I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. I have 5 shelter dogs and before had 3 that I purchased from breeders. I was trying to help her. The worst scenario is where a pet has been abused and, because of the short stay duration, is euthanized before any action can be taken thus destroying evidence. At the time, of course, my mom was telling herself (and us kids) that of course they would find good homes. Domestic Cats - $50. We had no luck. While the majority of those who surrender pets do so for selfish reasons, if a national registry is put into place I do think there should be an appeal process for extenuating circumstances. I tried everything. It would make more sense to compare it to never being allowed to have custody of a child because you abandoned another child in the past. Cat Surrender Form. If my mom wouldnt have been there, I would have had to put him down (which the vet first suggested), or give him to someone who could afford and care for him. No I feel they should not be aloud to adopt again even though there were extended circumstances as for the lady who after all the love. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . When you adopt a dog, you make a commitment to that dog; a commitment to love and to cherish it, to give it the life it deserves and to overcome any issues that dog may have issues undoubtedly caused by other humans. You have to get all the details before judging. Certainly less would die every year. As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! I simply could not deal with him being fostered out so I brought him home. What the heck is wrong with people? Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer If they are a serial owner surrender, then yes! There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. I know one shelter that wont adopt to people under 25, i think on the premise that they might be making a rush decision and not thinking about whether they want to travel, have babies or if they will have to move repeatedly (excessive house prices where I live). Would you take your child to a kill shelter? Should I never be able to adopt again because I made the heart-wrenching choice to protect the life of my cat by returning my dog to the shelter, where she had a chance to be adopted by a family who didnt have a cat and would be able to love her without putting another animals life at risk? All are rescues. When you have an animal it is for life, and maybe you should rethink a few times before you want to adopt an animal. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. Animals must remain in good health, both physically and emotionally, and remain in good behavior. ANYONE who has touched a hair on any animal, should be banned forever from having Pets. I replied that I could never do that, I had committed to him and I would see it through and help him to learn to trust again. He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. My husband and I both would love to run a no kill shelter, but know our limits, or else we would probably have an entire petting zoo. We got a dog from an old neighbor. While I think that Wendy and Lucy could have gotten along living on the streets, Wendy did what she thought was best for Lucy, even though it was a very difficult decision for her to make. I agree with Shannon. Depends on the reason for surrendering the dog. I think the names of all of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference!!! I think there should be a registry for this, just as there should be a registry for animal abuse. Unless there are catastrophic medical issues there is no reason to not keep your dog forever..Unfortunately, this would be near impossible to enforce. Food is limited servings. Not ever. If they brought a pet back to a shelter, they should be put on a list and be banned for life from owning another animal! In those six years, she bit all my neighbors who came in my house or near it, she ruined anything in her path and started peeing in the house. We urge you to consider every alternative to relinquishment and to utilize fully the resources we make available before surrendering your pet to a shelter. Animals get attached to their family and would rather be homeless on the streets with their humans than to be dumped. If you were, you might be surprised to know what you are capable of doing. It literally broke my heart and I HATED doing it and hated myself for doing it, it was a painful lesson to learn that dogs need more than just love, and I have learned that lesson well. Puppy mills should be shut down and should be a federal offense! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? I feel that the big picture should be examined. Never allowed again! Most will present you with several options when you first take your pet in. The HOA made it impossible to return. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Even if I go with a cat instead of a dog? Some one that did not care would just let it fend for itself and dump it anywhere. Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. Intake staff can become very busy or may not be able to answer the phone due to handling an incoming . Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? Even when you are grouchy!!! Theyre clearly not capable of caring for a pet. My first reaction, no, no more chances. Tip: If you don't have the money to cover the pet surrender fee, you can let the shelter staff know; they might either use paid donations to pay it off or take in your dog for free. The owner who has had the dog for 15 years knows that once a dog attacks a child even his own he will do it again. If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time One day we were in my bed and I was yelling at her to go to her room for kicking her sister. So one cannot make a judgement just because they are giving dog to shelter, I dont know that a time limit would work but the guy who tortured Caitlyn never is too soon. Sometimes there are cases where people cant keep their animals for financial or health reasons and they arent always able to find a spot in rescue, with a family member, or afford long-term boarding until their situation improves. Please contact the shelter at (740) 369-7387 if you have any questions. Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. We need to fix the underlying problem first, too many companion animals, not enough homes. People get pets and after the newness has worn off or they find out it will cost a fortune to groom the dog or cat they either throw it outside and let it fin for itself or take it to the pound. Conclusion. If its the too old, too fat, too expensive, takes too much time, ate my shoes, messed in the house, barked (what did you expect it to do, yodel ?) I wish there was a way to flag the names of individuals who harmed their pet before giving them up. They should also be fingerprinted. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? Or find someone to give the pet to. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. Please bring your pet to the shelter yourself along with your identification and a form of payment. It would depend on why they are surrendering the pet. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. sorry. If the animal is healthy, it can be put up for adoption right away so a new home may be found as quickly as possible. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. But I would worry people would just dump there pets on the streets or give their pets away on Craigslist because they feared being branded for life. On Wednesday, I took the afternoon off and the kids and I spent the rest of Dakotas remaining time at the shelter with him. Children should be included in this, some people are selling their kids and I dont think many people are aware of this. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! I never saw her again. I loved that dog and I will always love her, but I couldnt force my cat to live in fear for the rest of her life and put her safety at risk, knowing it was only a matter of time before shed be killed. Do they give the dog back they should be banned from adoption. This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. I would have to say anyone who surrenders a dog for what ever the reason should NEVER be allowed to adopt ever. Thanks for listening Artfloozy. There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. Just becausr you had to surrender a pet doesnt mean your a horrible personlearn the circumstances before judging people and situations and banning them from things. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.. I totally understand that there are all kinds of circumstances, but I have to go with a NO because these people take an animal to a known Kill facility knowing that their dog or cat do not have the best chances of being adopted is just as bad as abuse. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. Ooops I didnt mean to comment twice! They are your family. You can check it in Urgent Part 2 Urgent Death Row Dogs in FB or their site. Their name should go down on a national registry. Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. One lady dumped her cat at the pound because she got a new couch. If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. The dog is GOD spelled backwards.the dog is the most trusting innocent living breathing animal.as are all animals that depend on us for love and care! Each person standing in line was there to surrender their dog, despite being told their dogs would likely be euthanized as the overcrowded shelter simply couldn't handle all the unwanted pets. I understand there are some circumstances that may make some people feel they can no longer care for or afford their 4-legged family member but for goodness sake, if you must throw away a family member, at least bring it somewhere it has a chance. Should definitely be put on do not adopt list if pet turned in to a kill shelter. There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. Many humans go for an aesthetically pleasing dog, regardless of its character, they do not find out about what their particular dog needs. I definitely think animal abusers should go on a registry and shared with all to avoid repeats in those circumstances, also if people have habitual pet turn ins that should be considered for a registry. Depends on circumstances. Even when we found out I was pregnant and we knew it would be a struggle financially, we couldnt imagine giving him up to a shelter or friend/family. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. Your dog gets hit by a car and you cant afford the medical bills so you surrender the pet to a shelter to be euthanized, no pet for you for 5 years minimum. Shelters are to help, not terminate life. He was going to the shelter and the rest of the family really wanted a dog so we took him. She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. am all for a registry!!! You should not be able to get more pets. There seems to be no easy answer, for me, whether they should be allowed to adopt again. I think a limit of time before they can adopt may be good, at least the first time around, but if they dump that second baby, NEVER EVER AGAIN BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A REGISTRY LIKE SEX OFFENDERS FOR ANIMAL DUMPERS/ABANDONMENT!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT. WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? these are living creatures not old cars to be traded in for a newer model. No they should not be allowed to adopt again, and yes their names should be added to a registry. 1.) I felt for this dog and wanted to help her. Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. I DONT CARE IF I WERE SICK OR ON THE STREET THAT IS MY FUR BABY AND WHERE EVER I GO SHE WILL BE WITH ME!!!!! He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. That was on a Friday. They will just go seek out a dog for free somewhere, and we all know how easy that is to do. The exception are very few and far between. I live in the country in an area where the city folks seem to frequently dump unwanted pets. Our intake program accepts pets Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and is by appointment only.Your pet will be accepted if there is space available and we will not euthanize a healthy/adoptable animal to make space for another animal. People get cute little puppies, dont research the breed and they want to get rid of them when the dog gets too big. I knew what I was getting myself into taking those dogs into my home and hv no regrets.I love them dearly and wd do it all over again as they hv become an essential part of my life. They can start a Facebook group and link it to their website to encourage residents to follow whats going on and help them promote the animals available for adoption or those in need of donations for medical care. I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. We could not take a chance she would do that to a child or anyone else. While there are legitimate reasons to surrender at times, what we find is that most surrenders are because the dog has become an inconvenience in some way. Its hard for me to believe that people would turn them in to a kill shelter. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. And I never got another dog until I could make this a forever home.valuable and painful lesson learned! You see, she was a senior, and no one wanted an older dog. Depends on the circumstance. The majority of people who relinquish their animals do it because they have expended all other options. I took her in to clean her up, get her vetted and to find a new home for her. It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. No way. A registry sounds like a good idea too! If you cannot live up to that then you have no business adopting another one. Answer (1 of 5): I wouldn't count on it, especially if the dog has been adopted already. But as far as surrendering your own animals or a rescue animal that you have personally rescued out of a shelter that is a big no for me. Heartless humans!!! Not that no kill shelters are bad but I prefer rescue groups that bring the animal into their home so it never have to sit in a kennel or a cage. My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. They should also have to forfeit that right. I think it should be conditional. The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). In this case, no adoption or pet for them ever. No way. In the end, I had to relinquish her to the Humane Society (no kill) as I figured this was her best chance to find a home. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). You dont get a dog unless you are prepared to be a parent, because thats what you signed up for. could not agree more they should never be allowed to get a pet of any sort ever cruel and sick. only one chance at a lifetime with the pet! Youd rather they not surrender the dog but let it suffer from lack of veterinary care, food, or attention or let it fend for itself. Lets not put everyone in the same barrel, here, folks. Required fields are marked *. No rescue in the Washington, DC area will let me rescue a dog now. A few get a more chances if reserved, but if the person that is supposed to pick them up doesnt show next day they go back to the list. That being said I think we should put more effort into getting people to spay and neuter your animals . To dump an elderly pet in a shelter is one of the most cold hearted things a person can do and you do not deserve the pleasure of adopting another while the one you dumped will most likely be killed. I dont care what excuse is given, except maybe illness or death, NOBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER ANIMAL EVER AGAIN, AS who knows, they may have a great life today, but what about tomorrow, and how important a member of the family is to them. But this continues the cycle. Unfortunately, the dogs were found (together) just outside of the neighborhood associations radar. Both times it was a painful and heart breaking situation. NeverI help with rescue everyday I see so many animals in shelters..I rescued my corgi he is with me for life.. Having been through some trying times, I am a little more sympathetic to those who surrender a dog (with good reason). He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. Adopting an animal is not a temporary thing but a lifetime commitment. If you have any questions, please contact LHS at 440-951-6122 ext. No do not let them adopt ever again! I still think about those poor cats, but Im proof that people can change, and children can learn to do better than their parents. No amount of time would make me trust them again. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. There should definitely be something in place to prevent it. She is a Jack Russell, terrier mix. I absolutely think people that surrender an animal to a shelter should be put on a no adopt list, all breeders lists, any type of pet ownership list that they can be put on. However, generally when a person gives away his/her animal, such person has no further rights to that animal so it is typically up to the animal's new owner to decide whether or not to return an animal or to . Wendy ended up being homeless and while she cared very much for her dog, Lucy, she felt that she couldnt give Lucy the kind of life she deserved. I just couldnt trust him after that. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. So I had to surrender her to my local SPCA. An analogy can be drawn from pregnancy and abortion. None of us knows the reasons people surrender their pets from a picture in the media. I had an answer, but then thought a little more about this; if the person did not drop the animal at the shelter would they otherwise try to dispose of the animal like garbage, or worse? She had been on a farm where she had attacked a horse and they wanted to give her a chance. I have some of the dogs that were there the day I started I KNOW my pack. Surrendering Your Pet. Absolutely. The loss of his brother caused such anxiety in my furry friend that, even though we had three cats also, he couldnt stand to be alone at all. They should be getting fined for dropping off their pets and no sorry u are not allowed to back in the building EVER!!!!!! I believe NOunfortunately there are people who have no choicebut that being saidI have health issues and worry about my old girl Ethel, a beagle that I adopted from a rescue groupwhen I went into the hospital, more then once, I have asked friends if they could take her onshe is not a dog most people would want because she is old, becoming deaf, and does not play or walk muchbut one of my friends said she would take her, other friends said they would make sure she would not go to a shelterI also learned that the rescue group would take her back if anything happened to me, most of them doso if you cant keep your pet try to make arrangements for them or make sure to adopt from a rescue groupExcuses like getting a new dog, having a baby, the dog is getting old, or t he myriad of excuses Ive heard are NOT acceptablewe adopt our pets for LIFE! I am fortunate to have no-kill shelters in my area where I could take the animals. Perhaps they are young and not knowledgeable at the time and of course the shelters dont educate them. Sadly there is always some greedy puppy mill breeder that will sell anyone a dog. I suppose it really depends on the circumstances. So this story is missing something. Of the dogs we rescue over 4-5 years old up to the serious seniors all need dental work that costs rescue about $1000 each. This dumping of pets at shelters sickens and infuriates me. Hed just run. Until the day that they are out of business I would live in my car before gave one of my rescues back. People make mistakes all the time and people can also change and become better people. I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. 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