He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. Keep them from having anymore pets! As a dog trainer and dog rescuer I say , NO. Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. Never ever! Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. I have my baby since she was a pup she is now 12 and I would never think of giving her up because shes old, she also is diabetic and I give her two shots of insulin a day every 12 hours and that means that there are times that I could not go someplace because I need to be home to make sure I give her, her shot and thats okay because she is my baby and I love her more than I could ever express. Absolutely not! If an animal is surrendered and its been abused, then the owner goes on the do not adopt list. I have had to do this twice. He was only 2 years old; he has such a long happy life ahead of him. Your email address will not be published. Ban all those who surrender a pet from adopting again so it doesnt happen to more animals. I dont think so. If they gave it up before who can say that they would not do it again! I think it should be conditional. Sure as s*** theyll dump the next dog too. I highly doubt they adopted from a shelter or rescue organization. So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. I say a maybe depending on the situation. What would you do if you had to downsize just to have a roof over your heads and that place didnt allow you to have a pet of any kind? If you are not sure you can handle an animal, get a stuffed one. My fur babies are family, you dont give family away! I watched a movie a while ago called Wendy and Lucy. It would be of some help, if we knew why you returned him, like if you were allergic. I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. A large black Lab puppy. I believe it should be left up to the discretion of the shelter that took the animal and understands the entire picture. NEVER allow them to have another dog they can abandon when they dont want it anymore for WHATEVER reason. Things my husband promised me we would do together for him when I agreed to let him keep the stray he found two years ago. If you the shelter is too hard on adoption requirements the person will just buy a pet from a pet store or from Craigslist. Do your homework when checking out a breed, every dog is different. 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 need to realize that BEFORE getting the cute kitten or puppy. I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. Most reputable rescues/shelters want an adopter to surrender back to them versus just abandoning, giving away or surrendering to another organization. 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. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. The medications for him were over $500 a month for four years (he passed recently) and being a 22 year old student and no insurance companies willing to take him, I would have lost him if my mother didnt decide to help. Sadly there is always some greedy puppy mill breeder that will sell anyone a dog. Please note we are located in Lynnwood, Washington 20 miles north of Seattle. Shelters need to show the same compassion to humans that they claim to show yo animals. So one cannot make a judgement just because they are giving dog to shelter, I will live in a tent or under a bridge before I would ever part with my fur childrenand they would be right there with me. 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. If the dog you just adopted keeps trying to attack one of your other pets, or a family member, sometimes your only options are surrender or taking to the vet for euthanasia. It's to help them. I guess in that vain of thought. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. There are no special cases. 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. Each person standing in line was there to surrender an animal, despite being told they would most likely be euthanized as the [] No they should not be able to get another dog. These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . They also operate pet adoption centers in some locations. Sometimes bad things happen to good people and they have no choice, but to surrender a pet. To which I say offer to foster as everyone wins and at least when you are 25yrs+ you will know if you want the ten to twenty year commitment or maybe you are just happy fostering a few months at a time. 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! Absolutely not!!! I dont know how they can sleep at night. If they surrender their pet they should never be allowed to own a pet again. It wasnt even called a shelter and Im sure those poor cats were all killed within a few minutes of our driving away. Through the creation of a knowledge base that informs, uplifts and inspires, we can make a difference. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! You throw one away, then you dont deserve another!! THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! 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. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. Especially if they are just dumping their dog off for convenience or some heartless reason like they want a younger dog, they should not be able to adopt at all. The SPCA cannot accept animals without appointments. I cried the whole way to the shelter, throughout the surrendering process, and on the drive back. We need to fix the underlying problem first, too many companion animals, not enough homes. People live on very restricted budget. In short, it really depends upon the reason they surrendered their dog AND if they surrendered their dog to a No-kill shelter. I think it should be made that they cant adopt any more pets for a certain amount of years, like 5. Unfortunately, the dogs were found (together) just outside of the neighborhood associations radar. 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. Maybe education is a better answer requiring folks to attend a 2 or 4 hour course or something before adopting. 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. I do not feel that anyone who dumps their dog or cat at a animal shelter should ever be allowed to adopt again. You dont move somewhere that doesnt accept your child, you dont give your child up because a new baby is born, you dont give your child up because you bought a new piece of furniture. He snaps at the babys face and cuts the babys face and shoulder. Totally put them on the Do Not Adopt registry, for sure!!! My thought is that it should be a case by case basis. They should NEVER be allowed to adopt again! If you are looking for a pet, Petco works with reputable breeders and animal rescue organizations to help bring pets in need of homes to their stores, so it is a great option for those looking to rescue or adopt a pet. Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. Think about it. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. And NO it is not any town state or federal job.. public inspection is public if it were any officials job they would not do it in any case. Nope! i never called to see if he was adopted. How about taking your outrage out on them?! Truth is, special or not, a majority of the dogs dumped will never again know what it means to have a family, to play with a toy, to enjoy a treat. I have two dogs and two cats and I made a commitment to these fur babies that I would love and care for them always! No no no they should not ever be allowed to have any pets!! I think it should be judged on a case by case basis. These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. Bringing your pet to the shelter. Most of these groups are money makers humane society the dog rescues and dog story sites. Surrendering. This is the best circumstance because you will already have a better chance of seeing your dog again and the odds are in your favor the home will be a good one. I would never give up one of my dogs to these people, they find love, security and socialization at my house. Pet Rehoming - Idaho Humane Society Pet ReHoming All Managed Intake Appointments take place at our Dorman Campus located at 4775 W Dorman Street, Boise, Idaho 83705. NO! But only if the surrender was justifiable should these people be given that second chance. Adopt a Pet Search all pets available for adoption. So I guess there needs to a database to track why people are surrendering the animals in the first place. We fostered her and after 6 weeks we found out she had cancer and she went back to her owner for another month. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. Please bring your pet to the shelter yourself along with your identification and a form of payment. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. There is a place here in NJ that people surrendered their pets because of economy and struggling to make ends meet. Not everyone is meant to be a parent and not everyone should be allowed to own pets. Just too old is the most disgusting excuse ever. But your average person that finds a stray probably doesnt know that. I have told my husband if I get a horribly expensive disease to get me pain meds and let me die. When you surrender your pet (s), please consider the expenses incurred by Capital Humane Society in evaluating and caring for your animal. She suddenly became very protective of my husband and not even I was allowed near him. This would just keep thousands of animals without the chance to be adopted. 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. Somewhat. repeat offenders no. Perhaps the FBI list starting in 07/16 will have some effect, at least with the abusers. I believe that person shouldnt even be eligible to purchase another service dog! But we refuse to neuter/spay and continue to do this to animals. Not all people that do that have malice in their heart and they may really in truly love their animals. These are the types of incentives that people need in order to adopt and remain committed. these are living creatures not old cars to be traded in for a newer model. Many, many shelters these days have rescue and foster programs to give them more time to find homes for the dogs. People who surrender an animal, knowing full well that it could be killed, should NEVER be able to adopt again. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? If adopters who surrender to legitimate organizations are penalized then they will just use other avenues, such as abandoning the animal, claiming it was a stray, or giving it away for free to any scumbag. I want to create a home for a dog that may have experienced what I did to my dog. No, they shouldnt. Some people have no choice. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. It was sad but I did whats right. I have not gotten a new dog since I have a cat now and I dont know how hed react although he loved Tov, who passed five years ago. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. I had to surrender my do and it hurt like hell. After about two months of feeding and talking to the cat every day it finally let me pet it. As was mentioned, most will NOT make it out alive. Your dog/cat is now in a shelter that is loud and lit. 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. People who betray that trust should not be given another chance to betray an animal. WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. 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. Adoptions are on the rise too as its now becoming more and more cool to adopt a rescued dog rather than buying an unhealthy, inbred dog from a backyard breeder/puppy mill. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. no way should they be allowed another pet! I knew when I took possession of the dog that she was not going to be my family's new pet. You see, she was a senior, and no one wanted an older dog. The fact your initial answer went from a sensible and reservedly Its not acceptable for more than 1/2 the reasons these poor innocents are dumped for. So I had to surrender her to my local SPCA. After a few weeks, I discovered he had man issues where he had obviously been hurt by a man in one (or both) of his previous homes. They obviously dont have the patience, means, commitment or heart it takes to have a dog in their life. No, I wouldnt let someone turn in a dog because it was too old and adopt a puppy, but there are people who people who, because of illness or homelessness, feel they cant care for a dog properly and therefore are taking the best of several bad choices. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. All images and names which are not the property of The Dogington Post are the property of their respective owners. The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. Situations change, and you did the responsible thing be returning the critter. For example; if someone had a large breed dog who had always been very gentle. I surrendered a dog I had for several years because 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. Nor, will we give the animal you surrendered special treatment over another animal. 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. 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 prefer stronger laws restricting breeding, enforcing spay/neuter, and stronger community support for shelters. We got a dog from an old neighbor. Definitely not n they should pay to surrender any animal There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. I was going to have her I think that is a good idea. 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. All animals are living crreatures that depend on us for the simple basics of life. This is not a justifiable excuse at all. I would move heaven and earth to keep my pet under any reason. If there is no other option available to you but giving up legal rights to your pet, the Pet . We loved him. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! 2070 Griffin Road. Really? I am so grateful to the God and vet. I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. She is part of my family and the choice was mine to make without researching to make the dog is the right fit for me. Every situation is different. 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. They are betrayed and abandoned far too often. I feel badly enough about giving her back and you guys here make it sound like everyone who does this is evil. The first 3 all lived to be about 20 yrs old and died with me by their side ( my husband worked away from home, but is now retired). Conclusion. Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? I was on a thread the other night and we were talking about exactly this. It broke my heart. There are many reasons people have to rehome. Based on your suggestions here, I should not be able to adopt another animal for 10 years. I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! I think each situation is different BUT, there are many no-kill shelters out there and if you feel the need to dump off someone you promised to care for at least see to it that you bring that poor creature to a no-kill shelter. We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. And ultimately, it could drive the less than responsible pet owners to pet stores and backyard breeders. This site contains affiliate links. There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. She is an inside-only dog, because my personal opinion is that pets should not be allowed to run free, ever. A registry would create more dumped at roadside and free to good home posts. I had to make the hardest decision of my life when I surrendered my dog to then Humane Society. i was forced out of my trailer and put into the city. 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!!!!!! I have had 9 dogs so far, all except 2 from rescue or shelters, not a single one has ever been returned and I kept them till they passed and I miss them all. sorry. Sadly, there arent enough foster homes to save every animal and those faces haunt my dreams, actually they haunt ALL rescuers dreams. Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. I had a sister in-law keep doing this with her pets (cats and dogs) when she would be tired of them. All are rescues. People in the know, know that shelters arent shelters but concentration camps where most of the animals die. Why are you considering surrendering your pet? Otherwise youre trying to remove a spec from someones eye without removing the plank from your own first. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly 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. Work with people to help them place their animals. as part of the process in order to adopt, and make that available to ALL rescues, shelters and Veterinarians. Some dogs show radically different behavior in a meet & greet than in a home. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. Yes they should be put on a(No Adopt List). What is dogs and cats did that to their owners. No they shouldnt but it will deter people from dropping them at a shelter and they will find another way to get rid of them like dropping them on the side of the road. Too many cases of the act comes a ban of being a pet owner. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! Appointment-based pet intake is beneficial for the pet and for the community. KINSTON, NC (WNCT) Janice arrived at the Lenoir County SPCA as an owner surrender. I also think any person convicted of any type of neglect or abuse of ANY living being should be on all of those lists as well. **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. And I am sorry, but still surrendering after knowing that your dog WILL be put down is MURDER, people, simply MURDER!!!! Animals depend on us for love, shelter, protection and food. I got her cleaned up and vetted. No!!!! Contact us at (403) 205-4455. But then I got to thinking: things change. Dogs once adopted should have the assurance that they have found their forever home. 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. I cant begin to imagine the fear those animals feel being left behind like that. the moon? I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. NEVER AGAIN! Adopting a fur baby is a life long commitment and one should really think about this seriously. Make it a surrender application. Its terrible the dog or cat grow to love you and then you just throw them away like trash it breaks my heart. This could be easier on you both as it is a quick transition and you can see your cat again. was too much. She wanted to also adopt one of our transport dogs in no uncertain terms and in very clear Spanish I made it understood that she will one day be treated as she treated her dog and to not complain about it. If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. no they should not be able to ever adopt again, they did it once they will do it again. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. 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. I wanted to find the dog a new home myself, but our contract with the shelter specified that we had to return her if we couldnt keep her ourselves. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. There seems to be no easy answer, for me, whether they should be allowed to adopt again. Absolutely not. The kicker? If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. Of course youll get all kinds of false names and people dumping their dogs anonymously at night but at least we could try to make them stop and think about what theyre doing. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. So do I deserve to never be allowed to adopt a dog again? So I think each adopter needs to be considered on an individual basis. When you arrive for your surrender appointment, please bring your photo ID and any medical records you have for the animal. Effing [emailprotected], all of those people! I have some of the dogs that were there the day I started I KNOW my pack. Some people just dont know any better, or dont know of any other options. A dog only wants to love you and in return be loved. Animals get attached to their family and would rather be homeless on the streets with their humans than to be dumped. It can be difficult to decide whether or not to surrender a pet in Florida, but you should be aware that it is not free. To paraphrase Gandhi, the morals of a people or nation can be be measured by the way its animals are treated. everyone else gets along fine with each other. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. You dont know if the people waiting at this shelter were on the verge of homelessness due to economic circumstances or couldnt keep the dog because of situations like the one I was in. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. But I think that NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! 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. If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. What you dont want to do is to discourage surrenders to the point where people just abandon their dogs to die, or where they take them out and shoot them so that they wont have that stigma of surrender attached to them. 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. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. some people have legitimate reasons that they have to do this. We need to be harsher with people there are millions of life lost in these shelters!!! Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. We are seeing far too many Sr dogs being dumped because they are too cheap and lazy to do right by their companion. A sentient being should not be tossed away like garbage. People who abuse or surrender should NEVER be allowed to adopt or buy another animal again. 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. I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. I do agree that there should be a national registry. I dont think so I guess it would be differant depending on the circumstances but pets are for life if your not willing to stick your neck out for them then you probably shouldnt have one.. Something that makes me so mad is when people surrender dogs because they get to big it is like if you didnt want a big dog then why did you get it.. People should really do their research before they get an animal. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. Thick n thin you see it thru or dont get one to begin with. 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. They would only throw them out in the field, parks, highways to fend for themselves. They should also be fingerprinted. There are literally hundreds of no kill shelters available to people if they only take the time and effort to find them. I have also adopted 9 cats & I still have them all. If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. You do not abandon your animals. He was going to the shelter and the rest of the family really wanted a dog so we took him. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! Our dog and cat are part of our family and nothing less. You turn in any animal to a shelter especially a high kill should be put on a no-adopt/buy/foster list. 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. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. This infuriates me to no end!! 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 loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. It depends on the circumstances. Period. I spent over a month looking for a home for my girl, to no avail. How is this allowed? even if he was kenneled there are chances of it and i could not afford a lawsuite. Take the time to find one like that. The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. 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