All circumstances can be worked out. They dont deserve an animal if they cant love them, respect them, and treat them as part of the family. There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. Thick n thin you see it thru or dont get one to begin with. My cat lived in constant fear, unwilling to move from the kitchen counter most of the time. Think about it: where do you suppose all these people got their dogs in the first place? as part of the process in order to adopt, and make that available to ALL rescues, shelters and Veterinarians. 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. People dont change. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. That's normal. Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! Through the creation of a knowledge base that informs, uplifts and inspires, we can make a difference. I do not regret taking him to the pound. 2-In the event that they are saying that it is an emergency surrender they should provide proof that there is a reason for the surrender. Nope! They would be at least in their mid thirties. If you need to surrender your pet back to a shelter, please make an appointment by calling 888-452-7381 Do NOT abandon your pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street, or other public place. The familys children had slept on the dog, ate with the dog, been guarded by the dog, played all kinds of games with the dog. I had no idea until I was handed papers by a sheriff to leave premises in 30 days. If a person doesnt want that responsibility, dont get a pet in the first place to begin with! I think that owner should be able to adopt again in the future. 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. Many rescues/shelters will not return an animal to a person who surrendered the animal (with some exceptions) in part out of concern that whatever caused a person to surrender the animal could happen again. 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. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. No they shouldnt a dog or cat is for a lifetime not for what is convienant for the person I believe that your situation was a little different since the cat was not technically yours you did a good deed by taking the cat in. All animals are living crreatures that depend on us for the simple basics of life. Ive adopted many of the most unadoptable pets to provide them the love and attention they should have received all along! The exception are very few and far between. As a dog trainer and dog rescuer I say , NO. Then I came across an article a couple of weeks ago that talked about a homeless person that had to turn their dog in to the shelter because they had no where to live BUT you know what, they also took a bus for two hours and visited their dog every week until they were able to get back into a home so they could bring the dog home again. And absolutely not!! These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . Just get the pet safely away from them. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. theres a big difference between someone who is distraught over having to surrender a dog, someone who has to relocate and has to surrender their animal, and people who KNOWINGLY understand that surrendering their animal will be an action that directly results in the animals deathno, I do not believe that individuals with such shallow hearts and a superficial take on companion animals should have anything that breathes in their possessionit reminds me of the suicide dogs, as a friend of mine called them, who were usually hounds that people would dump off in the country because they didnt retrieve good, hunt good, look as good as the neighbors dog, whateverthese dogs would pace the road for days until finally, as if it had gotten up the nerve to end its own suffering, wound up dead in the roadit made me terribly sad to see one, but at the time, I had no way of helpingthose people who would dump their hounds share the same foul soul with those people in Florida, and all I can say is, I can smell them all the way up here near Canada. We thought we did everything right, but he just couldnt handle the stress. And I hate when people judge me and call me heartless when they dont have a clue of what I endured prior to his vet visits and after surrendering him. I surrendered a dog a few years ago because he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly Peoples circumstances can change. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get There are many who will only surrender their as a last resort, due to homelessness or illness. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. 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. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. 1 answer. Just like animal abusers, they should go on a worldwide animal abuse registry (during and after their prison time). My pitbull actually did the worst damage. 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 am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. We have rescued 4 dogs and we already had our own and when we find someone who wants them I question them and tell them I want to see where they live. I say yes they should because we dont know the particular circumstances that led to their giving their pet up. The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. I had to give my dog back after she was hit by a car and required surgery I simply couldnt afford. Think about it. How do you know theyll do it again? People make poor decisions, but I dont think they should be branded for the rest of their lives when they could actually be saving one. If your animal is spayed/neutered, and is not current on vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $257 - $277. I think as a pet owner we owe it to our loyal companions to treat them with love and respect and honor our commitment to them., lol, so then by that thought people who divorce shouldnt be allowed to date or remarry?Oh ,i see a sainthood for you.lol. I love animals. I dont think so. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP MY BABYS FOR ANYTHING I LOVE ALL ANIMALS ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL, SO NO, NO, NO. An animal is for life. ABSOLUTELY NOT. Check with the original shelter. Surrendering a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision. I have never surrendered a dog and would never do that. Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! When you look into a dogs eyes as their human is driving away, you lose faith in humanity. If all alternatives have been explored and the pet owner is forced to surrender the pet, Animal Services is here to help. BUT, there are extenuating circumstances at times in peoples lives..and I think based on just THIS story we are all judging these people. I hope to one day adopt another dog from a shelter or rescue. I am as outraged as anyone by some of the reasons people give for abandoning their pets. He was only 2 years old; he has such a long happy life ahead of him. To me that is the same as animas cruelty. 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 If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. Then what? In this case, no adoption or pet for them ever. Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. 52,564 were adopted but 22,925 were owner surrender and adoption returns. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. But his veterinarian told us that if we couldnt pay for the surgery, the best thing we could do was take him to the Humane Society where they would do the surgery and adopt him out. He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. They voluntarily gave up their pets to a kill shelter and then think they can just adopt another one? So many pets are dumped to be euthanized for flimsy reasons such as I cannot afford to have his broken leg set, I cannot afford to have her tumour removed, he/she is old and we want a new puppy. Abuse. 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. he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to No i feel they shouldnt be able to adopt again if they gave up their pet once they will do it again.they were aware about their pet goung to be put down and they still didnt care,so NOthey shouldnt be able to adopt, I strongly beleave that for every person surrending their fur baby just because they no longer love them and dont have a written & notarized letter stating the ergency for the surrender should definetly be put on every adoption & rescue site / company roster so if in the near future they decide to get a pet again their name , licsence number , and social security number should be the main factor to RED FLAG these so called animal lovers of gods animal children . I adopted my dog back in September 2014. Ehm why is this even a question? NO. 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. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. For the time that there previous pet would have lived. They should be completely banned from ever owning a pet. She was with us for six years. The saddest was of a 10 year old service dog surrendered to a kill shelter because he was getting too old for his job! stray cat. If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. This probably would of gone a different way. In compliance with the Veterinary Practice Act, if you choose to return the animal you won't be able to readopt him/her at any time. We were told he was a lab/boxer mix. But this continues the cycle. We decided that he was simply too much of a liability to have in a home where children were. How horrible is that? I agree with Shannon. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? Should I be refused to adopt a dog in the future? 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. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. Do you think if a parent puts their baby up for adoption when they are in a bad situation should never be aloud to adopt in the future when things are better & stable? Copyright 2022 Dogington Post. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. Effective June 1, 2022 - The staff are so excited to be open again to the public for casual visitation with our cats, kittens and pocket pets. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. Sometimes bad things happen to good people and they have no choice, but to surrender a pet. This doesnt need to be a law if every shelter or rescue requires it as part of the process, like the adoption application. 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. If you are thinking of surrendering your pet, please consider: Calling our Behaviour Helpline: We offer knowledgeable information and advice on a variety of pet behaviours. I definitely dont think an amount of years should be put on it. No, they should absolutely loose their privilege. There should be maybe more discussion between the rescue centre and the humans wishing to adopt, about how they would deal with any issues which could arise. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . Absolutely not. 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. Those that surrender an animal just because (whatever excuse) should not be able to ever own any animal. There is no easy answer for the this and consideration may need to be given on both sides. I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. I think it depends on the circumstances. What is dogs and cats did that to their owners. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. They pick a dog, sometimes a little one that has not had any training at all. Never, never!!! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? I got her cleaned up and vetted. We worked with him for over a year. Absolutely not. However, those who truly dont have a choice are far fewer than those that do. My husband and I have had many dogs during out lives, some rescues and some from puppies all with different issues or not. And dont just trade tears take action go to rescue places tell them you are monitoring and you want to see their books all non profits must make their books and facilities open to public inspection. 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. She was left there by her firmer owner to die. Then we can begin working with them to save more lives. You dump your furbaby at a kill shelter, knowing they are likely to be killed immediately, you dont deserve to take another breath, either! am all for a registry!!! Or, the owner dies, Like the previous owner of my beloved little Cindee, or a 4th of July runaway and got lost, like my Dirty Bill who, when found was so scared he wouldnt come out from under a house to eat. If it keeps a few more animals out of shelters, well its better than pet store or breeder purchases because the person is rejected by shelters. 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. eeps attitude is an example of why so many people turn to Craigslist and just skip the rescue groups. No. If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? Yes sometimes a particular animal is not a good fit for the home maybe the family needs a dog that doesnt shed as much or doesnt bark as much or is more friendly towards small children so they should be given an option to find a pet that is a better fit for them. If you cant do at least that much, then dont get one. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. He/she is after all a member of the family. If your pet was adopted from Heartland Animal Shelter: It is a home that someone made a shelter for those who are having hard time in this economy and its a remarkable thing that their are good people out there still in this world that are able to help those in need. TO BETTY B . if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. Please call around. I would move heaven and earth to keep my pet under any reason. Animal welfare needs to become a more professional and less judgmental field if we want to save them all. 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! Take the time to find one like that. Animals safety and well being should always be priority! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If the 60-day return policy has expired, you will not receive a gift card. My self I will never give up my two babys they are part of me and they are the ones to have keep me alive till this day they the ones I live for. I would have to say it depends greatly on the circumstances and where/to who the pet was surrendered. 1-Every person that surrenders should have to fill out papers as to why they are surrendering. To me, they at least deserve someone to mourn their death. Perhaps others simply didnt care. In general, no, a person giving up a dog or cat should not be allowed to adopt again. 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, PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! A photograph that went viral on social media a few weeks agoshowed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. They sleep soundly because they have no conscience! He is mine for life. These babies are forever, not just until something in yoiur life changes!!! Yes, there are horrible people who dump their dogs for horrible reasons. Unless its someone who is ill and can no longer care for their beloved pet or a soldier who might be deployed different story by all means surrender your pet but just make sure its a shelter that wont euthanize it Any type of abandonment is heartless and cruel!!! I think it depends on the circumstances. My heart breaks every week, and I cry over the dogs who dont make it out. Complete intake forms. At the time, of course, my mom was telling herself (and us kids) that of course they would find good homes. Absolutely not! A girlfriend doesnt like it, a move, the apartment doesnt allow dogs, getting married, having a baby, cant afford yearly vet care, cant afford to feed it, its too big, never spayed so now there is a litter, behavioral issues because the puppy was never trained or fixed, the dog has a medical condition, the dog is old, its taking too much time or no time to give. 2 weeks later my older daughter (8 years old) was yelling at my youngest (4) and walked away stomping her feet. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. 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. When you arrive for your surrender appointment, please bring your photo ID and any medical records you have for the animal. Nothing worked. And while Im on this rant, rural shelters need to stop hiring someones cousin or brother or sister who has zero shelter management experience and start hiring people who actually like animals, know how to care for them properly, how to use a computer/internet to promote them properly, and how to develop foster and rescue/transport programs. It all depends on the situation. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. So do I deserve to never be allowed to adopt a dog again? Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont I spent the next 3-4 weeks supervising visits between the cat and the dog, trying to help them be friends. Come to the shelter during business hours. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances beyond anyones control. Life is unpredictable, people die, people get hurt, things happen. Became very attached then found out she was pregnant. I think it should be judged on a case by case basis. My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. I would hate to see anyone not have the love of an animal in their life. No!!!!! No, I think you should not be allowed to adopt again. no way should they be allowed another pet! Once all spaces are filled, pets are placed on a waiting list. No. Someone out there knows a vet who is not in business just for the money. Hell no! Perhaps the FBI list starting in 07/16 will have some effect, at least with the abusers. They should be asked the tough questions first, have a waiting period first of a few days. They should not be allowed to adopt again because its just allowing people to continue the cycle. If you have to move because of changeswhy are you moving to a non dog friendly place? It would have to be some SUPER good reason for me to ever give up my babies and that would only be after I exhausted every other option and then some! Whether you are looking to adopt, found a stray animal, are searching for your lost pet, found an injured or orphaned wild animal, want dog training classes, or have made the difficult decision to surrender your pet, DCHS is here to help. I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. Too many cases of the act comes a ban of being a pet owner. I think that is a good idea. We had no luck. How many elderly people could use a companion, but cant afford one? I definitely do not believe that people whove surrendered dogs should ever be allowed to adopt again. Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. My husband and I adopted an 8 week old Lab mix over 3 years ago, and I have always said that I would live in my car before I would part with that dog. When you get a dog or cat they become family. Personal Pet The decision to surrender a personal pet can be a difficult one. I have 5 shelter dogs and before had 3 that I purchased from breeders. If their response to a difficult situation is to surrender their dog, what will keep them from doing it again if things get rough? This is not a justifiable excuse at all. 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. And also makes you sound holier than thou. I think people who surrender pets, especially to high-risk shelters, should have their names and reason for surrender kept in a statewide (nationwide would be great) database. Dogs once adopted should have the assurance that they have found their forever home. People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! On Wednesday, I took the afternoon off and the kids and I spent the rest of Dakotas remaining time at the shelter with him. If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. Step 2. i agree most of them just have no feelings for animals ,i think that if you take a healthy animal the the pound with out care should not be able to get a nother for at lest 5 years plus must sign a paper that says when the dog or cat was put in !!! Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. As for as dogs that do not go through the shelter system, animal control should go door to door to record the dog population (like a census for animals) this could prevent unknown owners abandoned their pets. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. i knew there would be children walking in my property to go to school. he attacked my neighbors kid & ripped open his ankle, he snapped & bit my son twice & he killed my cats kitten & he would attack any dog that got near him.. He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? The list should be a nationwide database. So I took him back to Pa where I got him where I new where he would be safe because everybody loved him there. I dont think that means I should never be allowed to adopt. An already anxious dog with an anxious owner was abandoned by his other owner and his old companion, and he couldnt handle life at our home anymore. I will in time get another dog. He didnt feel like playing with her (there was a death in his family that day) and so she stood up on my lap and started growling and showing her teeth at me. Clearly there is a pattern. The caring,loving, feeding, vet visits. 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. Because people change it would be awful to punish someone for life, i adopted a puppy and two cats from the shelter and i think it is awful when people dont want there pets anymore, better the shelter than the street though. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. Every night, he had tears in his eyes, and I didnt know why. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? 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