Unless there are catastrophic medical issues there is no reason to not keep your dog forever..Unfortunately, this would be near impossible to enforce. A few years later, peoples lives may have stabilized and they can care for a pet for a lifetime. When he came to me, life was made complete. I have 5 shelter dogs and before had 3 that I purchased from breeders. . Unfortunately, the dogs were found (together) just outside of the neighborhood associations radar. This would just keep thousands of animals without the chance to be adopted. Dogs are family, they are not some piece of furniture or trash that you can get rid of when you feel like it. I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. An unexpected life eventsuch as illness, death or unplanned movemay make caring for a pet seem impossible. So that owner surrenders the dog to be put down. Most of these groups are money makers humane society the dog rescues and dog story sites. So if they surrendered their fur baby to a shelter, no-kill or not, because they decided they didnt want the responsibility of pet anymore then they shouldnt be allowed to adopt again. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. I dont think that means I should never be allowed to adopt. Absolutely not! That person just proved they are heartless and have no problem killing a living creature. The others should be on a case by case basis. if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. One day we were in my bed and I was yelling at her to go to her room for kicking her sister. He was beyond protective of my youngest. Please bring your pet to the shelter yourself along with your identification and a form of payment. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. People get cute little puppies, dont research the breed and they want to get rid of them when the dog gets too big. I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. But no. If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. I got a dog not knowing the extra care it needed but is it hard but I would never give her up. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. Its hard for me to believe that people would turn them in to a kill shelter. After staff evaluation, if your pet is deemed a medical or behavioral high risk, there is an additional $35 fee for the extra labor, behavioral enrichment, hospice care, medication, and possible euthanasia if you choose to still surrender your pet to the shelter. You have to get all the details before judging. Anybody who adopts from a shelter/rescue is most likely well aware of the plight of the majority of shelter animals, and would be hard-pressed to relinquish a dog to the same shitty situation it came from, if they have a smidgeon of a conscience. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. 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. TO BETTY B . the office staff should be made aware of this . I think if you do that to a dog or cat you should never be allowed to own a pet again, until you get some compassion in your life for the animals. Anyone who will surrender their pet and not care if it gets killed or not should never be able to even own another pet!!! You dump your furbaby at a kill shelter, knowing they are likely to be killed immediately, you dont deserve to take another breath, either! Yes, most people in these situations would likely at least try non-kill shelter options first but, what if they cant find a solution that way. sorry. I clicker-trained him. I would have to say it depends greatly on the circumstances and where/to who the pet was surrendered. To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. 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. She was left there by her firmer owner to die. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. Because I did not want the cat to have to spend the rest of her life alone in one room with minimal human contact, I finally gave up and arranged to take her to the local NO-KILL animal shelter. PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT. 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. I recently did an unthinkable thing an d good vet counseled me. But then he started barking at other dogs and at other people. I was going to have her An animal is for life. If you ban them from adopting from a shelter (which they probably never did anyway) youre not making any headway regarding this problem. If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. I feel that the big picture should be examined. You should not be able to get more pets. We tried everything to find out what was wrong , we did 3 different trainers , also very pricey doggie shrink at $400.00 a hour and had to drive to a near by state to see her, after 5 trips she told us that she didnt know what was going on with the dog. Or there is also the worry that if people are in the habit of trading their dog in for a new one, if rules are put in place these people might do the unthinkable when they get fed up of their dog. Nope! If the 60-day return policy has expired, you will not receive a gift card. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. People grow, they change and being positive is always better than critical. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. Any other issues CAN be resolved. For the time that there previous pet would have lived. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. Ive had to relinquish ownership of two cats that I had, because my living situation changed so fast, that I had no other options. That would make the person more aware of the responsibilities to own a pet. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! So I dont have an answer, just dont be so strict with surrender requirements that people will resort to more pet dumping in the country. I would live in my car with my dog until I found a suitable place to live. I think this is a great idea just like sex offenders have to have their name on a list so should anyone who dumps their animal at a shelter. Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. Surrendering. That person should be allowed to adopt again. Why let them adopt again? It takes courage and humility to ask for help. A large black Lab puppy. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. I also think that people who adopt too many dogs too frequently should be tracked as well. Having a pet is a sacred privilege and a lifetime responsibility. 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. repeat offenders no. The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. NO DEFINATELY NOT YOU DONT TAKE A BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL TO A SHELTER JUST BECAUSE ITS OLDER AND THEN HAVE THE NERVE TO ADOPT A PUPPY. For ME personally, I would go to every effort to find somewhere for my dog. They may regret what they did once they learn more. No. In Florids we have hurricanes and Anyone could become homeless at any moment and have to stay at a relative or friends home perhaps dog could not stay there and owner would have to take him to a No kill shelter and hope that he would get a good home. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. We need to fix the underlying problem first, too many companion animals, not enough homes. Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. Absolutely No!! Working in rescue I have seen it all. Once all spaces are filled, pets are placed on a waiting list. No they should not be able to get another dog. There is a $50 fee for relinquishing a pet. Surrender fee: $150. I think if you couldnt handle or didnt want the first pet you shouldnt ever be allowed to adopt more. Why was your dog hit be a car? Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. In those cases, they should not be allowed to adopt again. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . I cant begin to imagine the fear those animals feel being left behind like that. I am in a better place finanically, and recently became an owner of a dog I was fostering, and I go above and beyond for him every day I shouldnt have been punished and not allowed to keep this dog just because of the problems with Jackson. Dog Surrender Form If you have multiple animals, please submit a separate form for each animal. He never bit anyone, but that kind of thing scares people, and rightfully so. And sooo.. he became aggressive for no apparent reason did he? I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. no but then we would be violating their rights politicians can kiss my a$$. If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. Check with your local humane society/animal shelter. 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. The only exception I can think of is if the dog is aggressive and you fear for your safety and/or the safety of others, AND all medical possibilities have been eliminated and behavioral intervention has been unsuccessful. 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, 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. The dog webt straight for my throat. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. I think there should be a national registry accessible for every shelter and breeder..anyone to look up to see if there is the name of a person who abused or dumped a dog to a kill shelter. Appointments will be scheduled once the pets Personality Profile has been reviewed. Anyone who gives up a loving pet has no business having another pet. Maybe education is a better answer requiring folks to attend a 2 or 4 hour course or something before adopting. Surrendering often happens when an animal is too much work, or they dont value the creature enough to keep it. Charging impoundment fees or adoption fees is quite common. I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. Animals are not toys, or accessories that one gets tired and turns them in or dumps them out in the wild to get killed by other animals. For those dealing with military deployment, check with Dogs On Deployment to find a long-term caretaker for your dog while youre deployed. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. tell me what you would have done in this situation: Its called the pound, not the shelter. In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. I just couldnt trust him after that. If you cant do it to a child you shouldnt be allowed to do it to a dog. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. Many of them dont even know about all the other options, because theyre afraid they will be condemned by the public if they ask. Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. No, I think you should not be allowed to adopt again. There are many other options. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. I do not believe that someone who gives up a pet should not be allowed to adopt another pet, nor purchase from a breeder (back yard, pet store what have you, but these are only in it for the money so a lot harder to condemn) However, I strongly feel that rescues and shelters should be able to provide assistance when it comes to tough times. Absolutely, no pets should be sold on or around holidays. Absolutely not. If a person doesnt want that responsibility, dont get a pet in the first place to begin with! Never knowing if their dog was killed or adopted. Join our mailing list to receive the latest dog news, recall alerts, and giveaways! It would have to be a very dire emergency reason that prompted them to give up their animal, in my opinion, to stop them from being on the list because, if youd do it once youd do it again. No,they should never be able to adopt again.Nina Peralta,you have a great idea,only wish they would put it to use. NO! And so I still say no! I mean Duh!, OF COURSE they should be (officially) denied to ever adopt another animal again, have their names blacklisted with every shelter nation-wide (and preferably be put on record -for life- on a [heartfelled wished] on-line register for animal abusers, just the same as with pedophile offenders, and/or rapists! Have a database of people who adopt and if they return the pet, put the reason. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. I surrendered a dog a few years ago because he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten. There are many reasons people have to rehome. 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. He was going to the shelter and the rest of the family really wanted a dog so we took him. There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. I dont understand the question Should future pet adoptions be conditional? What happens after the time? Think Adoption First! Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. And when/if they want to adopt again, they will find a way. So many people surrender their dog because they are old, they cant potty train them, they are moving (where to? One lady dumped her cat at the pound because she got a new couch. What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! Other times, people think they must give up their pet because they do not know how to handle a particular issue. If you were in a scenario where you tried to keep the animal, but couldnt, the best thing to do would be surrender the animal to a no-kill shelter or a rescue organization. Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. If you have ANY DOUBTS about surrendering your pet (s) to us, PLEASE DO NOT DO SO!. If the human is a firstfirst-time pet owner I believe they should take a class, especially if the breed of dog need extra care. She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. When my father-in-law passed away, I went to his home and took possession of his dog no one wanted her and I feared she would be euthanized at a shelter. Absolutely not, moving is not a good reason to surrender your pet. what country doesnt allow dogs/cats?). I recently found myself adopted by a Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. Get off your high horse people. I have a dog from that south Fl shelter. If a person abandons an animal whether through no fault of their own or because they dont care it still shows they are unable to care for another pet. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. I feel that people who give up their pets just because they dont want them anymore should not be able to adopt from any shelter. Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! Definitely NO!!! Through the creation of a knowledge base that informs, uplifts and inspires, we can make a difference. 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. I was so devastated. I hoped they would help him- with his sadness, his anxiousness, his escaping, getting him fixed. If your animal is spayed/neutered, and you can provide paper proof of current vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $192 - $212. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? In order to better serve the needs of our community and ensure we have room here at the shelter you must make an appointment to surrender your pet to the Shelter. Many people who bring in animals are relinquishing them when they found them as strays, but many shelters do not accept strays. We have no money. I think there is a legitimate reason for giving up a dog: sometimes a person who lives alone becomes very sick with a chronic condition and can no longer take care of their dog, and no one in the family will step up and take the dog. I think this is a hard call, only because I think youre damned if you do, and damned if you dont. A lack of commitment to a pretty dies not a suitable future adopter make. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. Then theres our foster dog, 12 years, Fully blind left on a busy street corner when someone picked her up and took her to the local NO KILL shelter. Depends on the circumstance. I have had dogs all my life .I am now 71 and have two dogs . Certainly less would die every year. No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! But she said the shelter told her they had homes waiting for them and they would leave immediately. I called the rescue centre as they had not informed me about this issue, they said I could return him (they do not euthanise there). Animals are precious and depend on us for love and care. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. never! Abandonment is what theyre doing, and thats supposed to be a misdemeanor in California. 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. Maybe they had become homeless, maybe they are dying of cancer, maybe they had tried everything to rehome their pet but were still unsuccessful, maybe they were about to do prison time. They obviously dont have the patience, means, commitment or heart it takes to have a dog in their life. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! 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. Mid-South Spay Neuter's regular prices for spay/neuter are $55 & up for cats ($35 for feral cats) and $80 & up for dogs. If anyone should definitely be denied the ability to adopt a pet, it should be animal abusers and people who abandon their dogs in the street. I think they should be put on a list be scrutinized before adoption. After she passed away he was looking to adopt but ended up getting a dog that his friend could no longer keep. She ate the string beans and went on the couch and just looked at me as if to say Yeah, and? I told my husband that when I come home from work the next day I dont want to see her here. Dont trust my word. I have had to surrender a dog. IF I had a bigger dog,or my 3 rescue girls now.I dont know. There are people who, through no fault of their own, have lost their residences and, thusly, lost their ability to reach out or even search for a no-kill shelter. If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. That fee can range from $20 to $150+. You may deny them one of your rescue dogs, but if they still want a dog, they will still get one. There are SO many variables in peoples lives that no-one has the right to to say NO! I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. love is all thay want from us and we turn our backs on them so thay should not have the right to do another furbaby the same way !!! I agree with Shannon. And there is a trend hereI wouldnt be SURPRISED at all, if the people that surrender their animals have probably abanodned their children in some fashion, like not paying child support or agreeing to give up their rightstheres something wrong w/you if you are like thatif you dont care about living things, animals, humans, etc. Upon acquiring a pet, one makes a lifelong commitment to care for that animal for the duration of its life! They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. I attempted to monitor Absolutely NOT!!! We decided that he was simply too much of a liability to have in a home where children were. I am so grateful to the God and vet. No lectures, fines or any other type of retribution. Tough call that must be based individually for sure. People go through hard times or try to do the best for an animal the only way they know how. The holding time at a shelter needs to be extended. my dog is shelter dog she was a year old and had been beaten and abused and i new it but she came to me right away and we have had her now 15yrs. 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. Absolutely not! When you get a pet, it is for life, period. And I did, the loss of her still hurts today and it never occurred to me to take her to a shelter. To me unless its a matter of death or serious illness there should be no reason for them to take them to a shelter knowing they are going to be put to sleep. Who did the research for this article? If unforseen circumstances force the adopter to give up the animal, every effort should be made to secure a new safe home for the pet. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. They are betrayed and abandoned far too often. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. This site contains affiliate links. They are advised that the animal will most likely be PTS, and they still turn them in. 5. I have also adopted 9 cats & I still have them all. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . Having a pet is a life long commitment. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. Give em a break for heavens sake. I am in no way supportive of allowing a person who adopted a puppy because it was all cuddly and cute, then surrendered the pet because it grew into a dog, to adopt another one. I dont think everyone that chooses to give up their pets should never be allowed to adopt again, just as there are reasons that some people give up their own children for adoption and that doesnt mean they will never be able to have children of their own, but I think the vast majority who give up their pets, especially those who bring them to kill shelters, SHOULD be on a forbidden list. Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! We understand that surrendering to the shelter is the last option left for many pet owners. Yes if they surrender a pet to a kill shelter they should never be allowed to adopt another pet. Thats stupid. The saddest was of a 10 year old service dog surrendered to a kill shelter because he was getting too old for his job! I realize that a percentage will be euthanized, God forbid that I should ever have to give up my Freeway but it could happen where there was a fire or a hurricane here in Florida and I would be homeless or had to move in with a friend that would not allow dog . We adopted a 10 month old pit bull and we had to rehome him because he was too energetic, but we werent allowed to return him and we didnt drop him off at another shelter. Oh, it worked just tickety-boo for me, no doubt (and by the way, its spelt allowed, not aloud). I do agree that there should be a national registry. This content is provided 'AS IS' and is subject to change or removal at any time. They should be asked the tough questions first, have a waiting period first of a few days. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get The first one was a p. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! I tried CBD. Never, never!!! Its a heartbreaking but rewarding process. They can use sites like VolunteerMatch or AdoptAPet to list volunteer positions/needs and attract help. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. Clearly there is a pattern. If you the shelter is too hard on adoption requirements the person will just buy a pet from a pet store or from Craigslist. In no way should a person who surrenders a pet be allowed to adopt pet! A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. Like I said, it depends on the situation. In training for him in the course of 2 years I had him in doggie boot camp I had a private trainer my dog was still unpredictable when I lived in my apartment he attached a kid. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. Either care for an animal for life, or get a pet rock. WE FOUND OUT VERY QUICKLY THAT WE WERE BLACK LISTED FROM EVERY RESCUING ANOTHER DOG AFTER TRYING OVER 8 TIME TO ADOPT AT DIFFERENT SITES AND HAVE BEEN DECLINED BUT THEY WONT TELL YOU WHY . It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. My family was not a fit for this dog for various reasons (other pets, no yard and disabled child). A friend took me in but their HOA didn't allow any animals of any kind. But then I got to thinking: things change. I was trying to help her. I took the time and made the effort to find a no kill shelter and then drove two hours to surrender him to that shelter. Think before you leap, it should be forever. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. Absolutely, YES!! There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. care. YES!! Another thing-we have shelters so people have a place to take animals. I tried to adopt a 3rd but she didnt adjust and developed severe behavior problems that I couldnt handle. 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