Make it a surrender application. Check with the original shelter. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. And the reported misdemeanours of your always spoiled & loved dog (although you actually referred to him more often as a dog instead of my dog: smells like a Freudian slip, interesting too) simultaneously went from One of my cats is super jealous and territorial and apparently hates kids (which were in the process of making more), were trying EVERYTHING, so if it doesnt work, I should be punished because I wasnt a good fit for this animal? Animals are not disposable!!! Our Adoption Centers take in owned animals as well as stray cats and small animals. When by surrendering her was giving her a better life? They should ever be able to adopt another dog. At this point in my life I cant imagine anything which would force me to give her up. The smell, infection, inability to eat, pain and other factors test the normal familys patience. People who surrender an animal, knowing full well that it could be killed, should NEVER be able to adopt again. Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. I wish I could have just one more day with my Sydney Girl, my rescued Black Lab, I would give anything for that to happen. Please contact the shelter at (740) 369-7387 if you have any questions. That decision should be made on an case by case basis. I say a maybe depending on the situation. I guess it is better than dumping them on the roadside or beating them to death , but I read too often that its too time taking, they have children, they are moving. 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). she came out of her being scared and untrusting in about 2 months she is so loved. Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. The dog (or cat) is a part of your family unit he/she will grow older just like you will yourself and may need extra veterinary care or mobility aids. In those cases I think those people should be allowed to adopt again someday. I had no idea until I was handed papers by a sheriff to leave premises in 30 days. I called everyone I knew and asked what to do. 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. No, any one who can part with a Dog and no matter what reason, dosent deserve to have another, I for one would never trust them, The idea that people think of pets as disposable property makes me ill. They dont deserve an animal if they cant love them, respect them, and treat them as part of the family. It makes me sick to think that people could just throw away a member of their family like that! Now, some of you think these standards are harsh, but walk on the other side of the road for a minute. No, they should not be able to adopt again. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! I guess in that vain of thought. Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. Our animals are NOT just property, they are a part of the family. My husband and I were separated, and I lived in an apartment (no pets rule) and he had our dog; when he was killed in a car accident. Here you can find all the benefits of adopting an animal from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Department, the adoption fees, additional fees, and frequently asked questions and our responses. Im happy that I was able to take him, so many arent as lucky. I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! I feel no one that gives up there pet should be able to adopt again for at least 15 yrs. And also makes you sound holier than thou. If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. With much breaking of boards and other things what finally stopped her was lots of waterbut she still did not let go until she flipped him into the crate with her. We worked with him for over a year. Those cats barely made it out for adoption, and it took months of hard work to get both out alive the female was in danger the whole time she was there and just barely made it out. If they choose to dump an animal, they are undeserving of any pets! 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! I would hate to see anyone not have the love of an animal in their life. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! No they should not. They should NEVER be allowed to adopt again! People are always quick to judge. We thought we did everything right, but he just couldnt handle the stress. I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. A tetanus shot and a round of antibiotics later, the shelter laid it on reaaaaal thick, made me feel worse than I already did and handled it extremely poorly in general. My first reaction, no, no more chances. It gets rather tiresome to hear people vilified for doing the right thing and taking a pet to a shelter when they cant (yes, or wont) care for an animal any longer. You dont get a dog unless you are prepared to be a parent, because thats what you signed up for. Upon acquiring a pet, one makes a lifelong commitment to care for that animal for the duration of its life! People who betray that trust should not be given another chance to betray an animal. Before surrendering a pet to Animal Friends, we encourage you to consider our Home-to-Home Adoption program. Making that decision was tough. It was sad but I did whats right. If a person adopts a dog and then surrenders it, they should not be allowed to adopt again. And I would be heart-broken to find that I couldnt give a wonderful life to MANY dogs because of one mistake when I was young. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. But as far as a person just getting rid of an old dog because they dont want the hassle anymore or so they can get a puppy, no. Unfortunately bad times hit folks and if no harm is done and people take every measure to ensure the animals well being, then yes, they should be given a second chance when they recover. People dont change. It depends; if the person has to surrender the animal for reasons beyond their control, they should be allowed to adopt again when they are stable and are completely sure they can take on the pet. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. I think there should be a rule about this. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. Appointments can be made by calling staff at 336-641-3414. A LAW SHOULD BE PASSED SO THEY COULD NEVER ADOPT AGAIN!!!! Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status. I believe surrendering a pet for a valid reason should not bar someone from having the opportunity to adopt again when conditions change. Why should they be able to adopt again? In short, it really depends upon the reason they surrendered their dog AND if they surrendered their dog to a No-kill shelter. I still had photos of her cats on my phonebut she didnt. Why let them adopt again? However some people simply arent ready for or aware of the responsibility,some people have extenuating circumstances that leave them no other choice. I think that yes there should be some regulation, and a big roster with all the info; when, why, who, and maybe even the emotional state of the owners at the time of giving up the animal. By that time, the new Lab puppy that I got because the shelter told me to, will have lived his entire life with no companion, but if I send him back to the shelter, Ill be banned for life? I agree I just had to give up my dog back to the humane society because I found out I am severely allergic to her . So one cannot make a judgement just because they are giving dog to shelter, 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. There was once a lady that was being evicted from her home and couldnt take the dog with her to the homeless shelter. Having a pet is a life long commitment. I feel that the big picture should be examined. I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. We should have a DNA list. Surrender twice, 10 year ban. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? I completely agree. I couldnt get up and the more my husband told her to stop and tried to bring her attention to something else, the more agitated she got. It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. This site contains affiliate links. So many people surrender their dog because they are old, they cant potty train them, they are moving (where to? Those cases are not ok. I love this dog so dearly. PetSmart Charities also encourages people to consider adopting pets with special needs, like sweet . When I moved to a house but worked full time, I adopted cats. However, this year I adopted a dog who ended up being a danger to my adopted cat and my dads adopted chihuahua because she had very strong prey drive. Always depends. During the in-store event, SPCA of Texas invites pet lovers to make room in their homes for pets in need. I tried rehoming him to avoid a shelter. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. turning pets in to any shelter should have circumstances of release documented thoroughly and placed on a State-wide list that all shelters would have access to. No. The fact your initial answer went from a sensible and reservedly We had no luck. When I finally got up from the chair, she was coming after me. The owners could become so ill that they no longer can take good care of their beloved furbabies. 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 . Circumstances can change at a drop of a hat. Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. YES!! 101 and/or contact our Intake Coordinator at intake@lakehumane.org. He was only 2 years old; he has such a long happy life ahead of him. NO WAY SHOULD THEY BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AGAIN. Surrendering a dog means that you are relinquishing ownership of the pet to a shelter or rescue. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. As a dog trainer and dog rescuer I say , NO. I have mix feelings. I think putting an absolute on something isnt fair. God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. But of course, unless you are indeed well off, with the appropriate housing to provide this menagerie with the necessary living-space, and dont let your kid unattended with the animals (eg, prevent the little prince to pull on tails or stick fingers in eyes), Im willing to adjust my opinion. No way. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. We are not looking to adopt any time soon, but because I took him to a shelter (to find out he was not a boxer mix, but a pit mix) explaining he is overall a great dog, just not for our home, I should never be able to adopt when my kids get a bit older? If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. Dont trust my word. No they should not adopt. When you have an animal it is for life, and maybe you should rethink a few times before you want to adopt an animal. To make an appointment please call 716-875-7360 ext. I do believe that these should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. Your information should be on file somewhere. There are about 80 board-certified veterinary behaviorists around the country, as well as knowledgeable certified applied animal behaviorists . However, if they had to surrender the dog due to sickness, homelessness or other extremely trying circumstances, I would consider it if they can prove to me that their lives are under control. . A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! And I did, the loss of her still hurts today and it never occurred to me to take her to a shelter. Absolutely not!!! Surrender fees are collected at the time of the intake to help provide for your pet while in the care of HSSV. Adults can take care of themselves; pups and children cannot or not well without suffering. Its like using abortion as a form of birth control. When you take a pet then everything must be taken into account. No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. No never if you caused the death of one of your pets by putting them in a kill shelter you shouldnt be allowed another one. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . Should future pet adoptions be conditional? No dog/animal should be given to a furever family that either going to give the dog/animal back at any time!!! Just take the dog and put them on a DNA list. When you get a dog or cat you commit to take care of them even in sickness and old age. He snaps at the babys face and cuts the babys face and shoulder. If Wendys situation improves and her life becomes more stable, then I would be the first to encourage her to look for another dog to adopt. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. I dont want to buy from a store, I dont want to buy from a breeder, I want to give an amazing life to a heart that may not have had a 2nd chance. My older pup, however, was supervised by a woman whose husband didnt like dogs- so around 2:30 p.m., not even an hour after Id located the dogs, she texted me that she had to have the humane society pick him up. If their response to a difficult situation is to surrender their dog, what will keep them from doing it again if things get rough? Others see their dogs as untrainable they should simply be worked with. To me that is the same as animas cruelty. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. .they had their chance and they blew it. Shelters really do want the very best for your dog. Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. Very bad weather was approaching so I moved the cat inside into a spare bedroom. I have adopted a dog and unfortunately had to give them up because I was not, could not, be the best caregiver for that dog. Having been through some trying times, I am a little more sympathetic to those who surrender a dog (with good reason). NO. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. I think there is a simple answer to this, No. They should never be allowed to have another pet. Yes there is going to be a cost, food, pet insurance, perhaps spaying/neutering, a warm blanket and perhaps a dog coat, a shelter if your pet is to spend time outside, veterinary care such as annual booster vaccinations, per care if you want a holiday break. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. People have different reasons for doing things and nobody loves dogs more than we do. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! Anyone who will surrender their pet and not care if it gets killed or not should never be able to even own another pet!!! Certainly less would die every year. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. When I did, the cat would have nothing to do with me, but wolfed down the food. My dog is 13. A Zebra doesnt change its stripes. We are closed on Mondays. One person surrendered their dog to acct and I had been mad at him, but then we found out that he really loved her and couldnt afford the surgery that she needed. Some people are older and see no other way. I tried CBD. Every situation is different. Now her comes a dose of reality, if the animals doesnt make it to our house, it may end up a farm that uses 3s method of animal removal. You dont need to dump them in a shelter when you leave town any more. These people that turn over there dogs to the kill shelter should never be aloud to adopt again & never own one again & the whistle blower be rewarded if they find out & report it. tell me what you would have done in this situation: Absolutely not!!!! They should not be allowed to adopt without certain rules & special classes, at a cost to the prospective adopter. 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 I volunteer with a rescue and its heartbreaking to hear the reasoning behind a surrender the dog is too big too much trouble no time etc etc Sometimes horrible things happen beyond your control, and being able to take care of yourself and your pets may no longer be feasible. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. Absolutely, no pets should be sold on or around holidays. Then I think again, behavior issues etc I work rescue, 24/7 for nearly 20 years. I tried everything Craigslist, adoption sites, flyers, you name it. Sometimes this is written into the shelter contract when you get the dog originally. This program was developed to help families who need to make the difficult decision to rehome their beloved pets, but wish to take a more active role in the adoption process. Those humans who do that they sould be put on a list and never give them the oportunity to have a dog or cat or other pet in their selfish life. I dont see how they can be stopped from adopting again other than a National Registry. There are people there that even drop their dogs off for vacations rather than paying a dog sitter or boarding and just hope the dogs will be there when they get back and if not they adopt a new one. A dog is forever and unfortunately they dont live as long as us but I sure wish they did!! She is an inside-only dog, because my personal opinion is that pets should not be allowed to run free, ever. Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. Ban all those who surrender a pet from adopting again so it doesnt happen to more animals. Consider that rescues/shelters spend money to care for animals in their custody. If they know they are surrendering their dog and they can die in a kill shelter those pet owners should be banned from adopting any pet. If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. i turned him into out local shelter who said they knew of a person who wanted a protection dog. No. Mid-South Spay Neuter's regular prices for spay/neuter are $55 & up for cats ($35 for feral cats) and $80 & up for dogs. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. Most animals travel in packs or families and when you abandon them, they know it and they dont ever fully recover. There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. Contact us at (403) 205-4455. I believe all out going dogs should be microchiped. No!!!!! I have to agree that someone who surrenders their pet to a shelter shouldnt be able to adopt again but how would you distinguish that from someone who picks up a stray dog and takes it to the shelter and doesnt know any better, or honestly has no way to house that stray? However, that probably would not keep them from owning a pet. That's normal. Who did the research for this article? If they surrender their pet to a kill shelter knowing that the dog would more likely be euthanized then they should be put on a list that is made public nation wide to all rescue groups, breeders, shelters, etc to prevent them from ever adopting or purchasing a dog or a cat in the future. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! If someone returned an animal once, then maybe a small red flag, and the interview/screening process should be more difficult for that individual, but if someone has 3+ cases of returning animals, then no. 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