Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. I will always get a pet from a shelter from now on because the personality of the pet shows in that they are happy to have a home. Another would be if a major medical issue came up that required hospitalization, or extensive treatment so that I could not meet his needs. Complete intake forms. Why was your dog hit be a car? NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! eeps attitude is an example of why so many people turn to Craigslist and just skip the rescue groups. To me it is the same neglect. If it a superficial reason, then no. Adopting a pet from a rescue is startlingly similar to adopting a human baby from an adoption agency. Still to this day do not no why they had us re homed him. No, I think you should not be allowed to adopt again. Animals safety and well being should always be priority! It really depends on the circumstance Im sure there good people that really had no choice but they should really b checked out and make sure it was the only choice they had. This shouldnt mean I cant adopt now. We were told he was a lab/boxer mix. Those that surrender their animals should be on a separate registry. But I have seen parents give up their kids because they cant afford them anymore but yet they keep having kids. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. But there are just some circumstances that just cant be helped: deployment, loss of job, deportation, couple breaks up, not educated enough about owning a dog, etc. But I think that If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. When you take a pet then everything must be taken into account. Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. I put over $3000. 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. But, in so many cases, the just tired of taking care of the animal. 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! No way. 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. I was going to have her These people do not get it. I have pet insurance but I have still had many expenses for her not covered or falling within the excess of the policy. 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. KC Pet Project is typically unable to accept same day surrenders. And for that I should be denied the possibility of adopting another animal? Maybe education is a better answer requiring folks to attend a 2 or 4 hour course or something before adopting. I think it should be yesunder certain circumstances. So they are forced to relinquish their dog after spending days trying to find a new home for the animal themselves, but are unable to. I want to say, no, but I am learning that sometimes it really depends on the situation. I picked them up and took then to a NO KILL shelter. Became very attached then found out she was pregnant. Shelters in rural areas can connect with programs like the Rescue Waggin to move some of their kennel population to shelters in areas where adoption rates are higher, or they can screen rescues and connect with transport coordinators/teams to help them move those dogs to foster-based rescues. I still debate going back to get her and praying that my allergies dont get worse . That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. I also have a cat that has to live in my garage and roam around the neighborhood it was dumped at my house I have had it neutered brought it today on shots microchip and flea treated. I got her cleaned up and vetted. Never, never!!! Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. These people should NEVER be able to get another furbaby. Get off your high horse people. We dont have children our cats are our children. You must be 18 years old to surrender an animal. How could anyone do this? No, they shouldnt be allowed to EVER have another animal. There needs to be a national DO NOT ADOPT list for every state. Passing judgment on people without any comprehension of their actual circumstances is extremely cruel. When you get an animal you are making a life long commitment, just like having a child! There you can see the Super Urgent, the urgent dogs, the folders with the dogs killed or saved by day and month. 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. No!!!!! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? Some pet owners think that when they surrender their pet to a shelter that the pet will be loved and spoiled for as long as it takes to find them a homethe truth is often quite different. There should MOST DEFINITELY be a national registry database that requires all adopters to register online using a license or legal I.D. 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? I had to give my boxer back to AABR because he bit my 3 day old daughter while she was in my arms. I do agree that there should be a national registry. Please. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society. Just like TSA has a no fly list. 305-884-1101. It's to help them. But then I got to thinking: things change. How glad I am! But, I would much rather someone who cannot properly care for their beloved pet surrender them to a responsible shelter then leave them on a road somewhere or give them to someone who will not love and care for them. If the need to surrender an animal is urgent (i.e.. moving, eviction, etc.) As well as people contemplating buying a pet, should maybe have to go through a waiting period, one week, or even a few days so theres no chance of impulse buying. Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. Heartless humans!!! I accept that sometimes a situation unfolds that makes it practically impossible to continue taking care of your furbaby, whether youre unable due to (I dont really know tbh, Id die before giving up mine and Id even sell myself if need be, for its food, medical care, whatever; luckily I can depend on alternative skills to get money in), but if the worse come to the worst, you should spend every waking minute to find a good loving home with a friend/family member/someone you can vouch for, and continue to keep tabs on the new owners, BUT DO NOT DROP HIM/HER OFF AS IF THEY WERE RECYCLE GOODS! 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. no, they shouldnt be alowed to adopt again!!! He had this bond with my youngest daughter. All my dogs have been rescued, this last one has struggled with some issue but that only makes me love her more. no way should they be allowed another pet! the office staff should be made aware of this . I think there is a simple answer to this, No. They should never be allowed to have another pet. She suddenly became very protective of my husband and not even I was allowed near him. Theyre both friendly, but two separate families took them in for the day. Maybe, instead there should be programs in communities to help such as prisoner/ pet training programs. Ot isnt black and white. Never say never Sometimes people actually grow up and understand and regret what they have done in the past. To me, they at least deserve someone to mourn their death. My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. That person should be allowed to adopt again. Maybe a better screening process is needed. So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. Hell no! Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. 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 have mix feelings. Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! Appointments can be made from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. When dogs and cats are valued more, not just a throw away thing, then the horrible turn over rate will decline. Ooops I didnt mean to comment twice! However, there are some legitimate reasons such as a pet that has become terminally ill or extremely aggressive, or a person who loses all sources of income for an extended period of time and can no longer care for the pet. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. In the case of abusers, or puppy mill owners, yes, there should be a national list, but not for this. Perhaps others simply didnt care. On the other hand, it is important to keep adoption initially affordable enable to get pets into homes. 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. But I refused to put him in a shelter, if a rescue group was able to take him in and he could go into a home I would do that. 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!!!!! Never. 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. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. What is the difference with dumping in the country or in a shelter, as SHELTERS ARE CONSTANTLY OVERCROWDED, and in order to make room for more incoming animals they must sacrifice the oldest, the sickest, the ones who have been there the longest, or they have something against the breed, etc!!!! If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. No they should not be able to adopt again. Why lessen a chance for a pound dog being rescued. And sooo.. he became aggressive for no apparent reason did he? Humane Society of Broward County. I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I used to delivery papers in early morning hours and I have found cats & dogs on the side of the road. Unfortunately, adoption into a safe and secure home is an unknown for the pet. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? It really depends on the reason for surrendering. Yes! Behavior issues Can't afford care NEVER AGAIN! I think that if the dog is very aggressive or some other situation like that then it would be okay to adopt another animal without the behavior issues. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. Th Having a child, if my dog were to develop aggression toward her, and I had exhausted possible solutions via my vet and professional trainers, then I would have to give him up. What if my new pet gets sick? They are doing what is in the dogs interest rather than selfishly keeping the dog out of their need and then watch the dog die. Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! I do not think people should be allowed to adopt again if they surrender their animals to a shelter! We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. I personally feel it depends on the situation and it should be a case by case basis. She finally stopped when, the only thing that would grab her attention away from me was string beans (she liked them). Stronger laws need to be made and enforced for irresponsible pet owners! Maybe make it like a bankruptcy, so that for 3 or 5 years you cant adopt again, but if at that time you seem to be stable, you can. 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. I adopted my dog back in September 2014. The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. The other big part of the problem I see is the amount of dogs being dumped due to the inability to pay the exorbitant price of dentals. I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! Yes if they surrender a pet to a kill shelter they should never be allowed to adopt another pet. What is dogs and cats did that to their owners. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. Would you take your child to a kill shelter? no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. Pets are family, and family is furever!!!! If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? That is unforgivable in my book. Those that surrender an animal just because (whatever excuse) should not be able to ever own any animal. Absolutely not! There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. Theres still a ways to go, but the tide is beginning to turn as more people realize the horrors they are supporting financially by buying a puppy from a pet store. 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. Who did the research for this article? To me there is no difference. Turns out they gave my cats coccidia as my cats just had a yearly checkup and were fine before the kittens. I know when we adopted our husky mix Bradley in May 2013-8 weeks after losing our Dobie/GSD mix Macy-I looked into his cage-he leaned into my hand and looked at me with those beautiful eyes-I was in LOVE! Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. One wouldnt do that with a human child (or maybe they would). If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. Absolutely not. Its not a possession, its a commitment to living, feeling creature and you should respect that and take it seriously. If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. Animals depend on us for love, shelter, protection and food. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. When by surrendering her was giving her a better life? That's normal. No, they should not be able to adopt again. 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. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? Founder: Harlan Kilstein. I knew when I took possession of the dog that she was not going to be my family's new pet. If you aren't sure we are the right PAWS organization . There should be licensing requirements and if an abandoner tries to obtain a license, heavily fined. NO. Thx for Listening . Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. ), the dog consequently wouldve been euthanised within the hour without even a chance to do it a 2nd time: Reason for me to believe its actually a toddler). animals are like kids. 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. This is not a casual decision, its life and life happens. An animal be it cat or dog is not disposable at your convience, it is a lifetime commitment to that dog or cat. But if they had abused or neglected their pet then NO of course they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. In those cases I think those people should be allowed to adopt again someday. In Pa the law is 2 bites and they put them down and another time a small dog actually attacked my dog which I havent mention was a pitbull. Depends on the situation. The Dogington Post is dedicated to finding the best products for dogs and we will never recommend a product that we dont love. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. No way! After about two months of feeding and talking to the cat every day it finally let me pet it. People that just stop wanting one dog and will turn it into a shelter, even knowing it will probably be euthanized, will likely do it to another. That fee can range from $20 to $150+. Shelters are to help, not terminate life. I recently found myself adopted by a Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. When is enough enough? A person who gives up their dog or cat should not be able to adopt again because they will only do it again when the animal becomes too much work for them. We had no luck. stray cat. I didn't ask for money or anything. It would depend on why they are surrendering the pet. 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. If you are not ready or unsure, then move on! If a person adopts a dog and then surrenders it, they should not be allowed to adopt again. They each get human interaction time and they each get animal interaction time, as well as outdoor time. People who condemn and judge the people who relinquish only hurt animal welfare and give animal shelters a bad name. A fur kid is for life!!!! Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. NO. But all of that is irrelevant if you've already taken the plunge and adopted without fully. People who mistreat, torture, neglect any animal, no-adopt/buy/foster. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. Absolutely, no pets should be sold on or around holidays. Should the names of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference? 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. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. Not only should they not be allowed to adopt, or own a dog, they should all face jail time and never be allowed around animals. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. Horrendous. With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. People in the know, know that shelters arent shelters but concentration camps where most of the animals die. I dont care what the reason is for surrender. thats rather harsh. However If I had to make that Dogs have been surrendered because of the following: moving, cant take the dog; cant take care of the dog; dog is too old; dog has too many health problems; dog is pregnant; dog just had puppies with the puppies; hunting dogs that are no longer needed; dog has grown up and is no longer cutethey havent provided any structure or training, so now they dont want to be bothered; etc., etc., etc. 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 called everyone I knew and asked what to do. But I also had a baby to take care of, and as much as I loved my dog, my baby and our financial stability were a priority over putting ourselves into debt for such an expensive surgery (that had no real guarantee of succeeding, and even if it did he would most likely develop chronic problems as a result). Personally icould never give mine up to a shelter they r family, I just never could give them up and weve had lots of dogs and loved them all !!! Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! I am as bleeding heart as it gets and Im right there with you. There usually is never a good excuse to do it, the dog is to young and to much trouble, I moved, cant take it with me, hes to old and isnt any fun anymore and dont want to take care of it, etc., etc., etc., there are a million excuses and thats all they are, excuses and nothing to do with the love or welfare of the dog. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! 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. Always depends. Most animals travel in packs or families and when you abandon them, they know it and they dont ever fully recover. We could not take a chance she would do that to a child or anyone else. Some people should not have pets OR children. That person just proved they are heartless and have no problem killing a living creature. 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. Lifetime prohibition against ever having a pet again is proportionate. I know each person has their reason, and ive had to give up a few pets of mine in the past for specific reasons, but i NEVER take them to a kill shelter, and most of the time i find someone whom i trust to take them in as their own pets. You should not be able to get more pets. Like I said, we tried everything to rehabilitate her, but nothing worked. Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. 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. Even people who are convicted of killing another human being often get another chance in society, and someone who, for whatever reason, brings an animal to a shelter should not have a stricter lifetime future. 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). Even after offering my vets contact info to affirm our story they still wont adopt to us. If he stays here, we will have to put him down due to the low quality of life. How is this possible? I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. When I did, the cat would have nothing to do with me, but wolfed down the food. She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. Giving a dog up to a kill shelter is a different story, we are not all the same. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. When you arrive for your appointment, be sure to have your ID, important pet-related documents (such as vaccination records), and a form of payment ready. No. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. If the surrender is because of change of circumstances, like moving to where the landlord wont allow dogs in their rental, yes, but what should be required is a letter from the landlord concerned stating no pets allowed, etc., or if people move from one country to another for work & cant take their pets, that again can be provable, but not repeat offenders. Those cases are not ok. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! Once you surrender to a shelter that should end your opportunity to ever have another pet. She kept trying to attack me. Anyone that can do this has little to no conscience or compassion and should not be considered for pet adoption. Except they dont talk back and love you unconditionally!!! This site contains affiliate links. If you have any questions, please contact LHS at 440-951-6122 ext. They would only throw them out in the field, parks, highways to fend for themselves. Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. I understand there are some circumstances that may make some people feel they can no longer care for or afford their 4-legged family member but for goodness sake, if you must throw away a family member, at least bring it somewhere it has a chance. Unless you're returning the pet for unprovoked aggression or an untreatable illness, they are probably going to find a new home where they fit right in. 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! Definitely NO!!! Totally put them on the Do Not Adopt registry, for sure!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 110% My wife and i just had the same unprovoked aggressiveness with our last rescue dog . 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