We have no money. 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. 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. A pet is a Family member nothing less !!!!!!!! If a woman gets pregnant and has an abortion, should she be allowed to get pregnant at some future time? So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I completely agree. Some people have no choice. It all depends on the situation. Yes- most definitely Yes. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. It would be nice if it could be determined on a case by case basis. I just wonder how can they sleep at night. ), no ifs or buts about it! I think a limit of time before they can adopt may be good, at least the first time around, but if they dump that second baby, NEVER EVER AGAIN BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A REGISTRY LIKE SEX OFFENDERS FOR ANIMAL DUMPERS/ABANDONMENT!!!!!!! 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. These people should not be allowed to breathe, much less ruin animals lives. We loved her every second we had her. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Then a resounding no, with placement on a nationwide list of do not adopt forever. I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. But all of that is irrelevant if you've already taken the plunge and adopted without fully. It wasnt even called a shelter and Im sure those poor cats were all killed within a few minutes of our driving away. 1.) There are many reasons people have to rehome. PERIOD!!!!!!!! Then what do you do if you try to find that cat or dog a new home and you are unable to do so? I would have to say it depends greatly on the circumstances and where/to who the pet was surrendered. Right, I suspect theres a chance on a resentful entitled hissyfit with my name for its address? He broke a leash, escaped a heavy-duty chainlink lease Almost every single day, he was leaving the house. People dont change. People who abuse or surrender should NEVER be allowed to adopt or buy another animal again. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. The saddest was of a 10 year old service dog surrendered to a kill shelter because he was getting too old for his job! Thats the chickens way out and those types of individuals should not be allowed to adopt again because they will do the same thing again. Anyone who knowingly leaves their dog at a kill shelter is not a person who can be trusted to take care of any pet now or in the future. No, they should not be allowed to adopt again. 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. some people have legitimate reasons that they have to do this. 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. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. even if he was kenneled there are chances of it and i could not afford a lawsuite. But if they had abused or neglected their pet then NO of course they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. 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. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. Before surrendering a pet to Animal Friends, we encourage you to consider our Home-to-Home Adoption program. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. Or, you can set up a profile on an online adoption site. I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. Craigslist, newspaper, Facebook, Walmart parking lot. Situations change, and you did the responsible thing be returning the critter. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. In most cases, surrendering your beloved animal companion is a last resort and is a difficult and emotional experience for you and your pet. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. We could not take a chance she would do that to a child or anyone else. For my Beagle, though, the problems were just beginning. I agree with the thought of sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that cause people to have to surrender their pets. We thought we did everything right, but he just couldnt handle the stress. He became aggressive for no apparent reason. People live on very restricted budget. 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 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. Circumstances change; people lose their jobs and can no longer afford to care for a pet properly; people have children and find out their dog is a danger to those children. We dont have children our cats are our children. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. Surrendering often happens when an animal is too much work, or they dont value the creature enough to keep it. The idea that people think of pets as disposable property makes me ill. There should also be a list of animal abusers as well!!!!! I will in time get another dog. DCHS provides a variety of services for our community. I believe that person shouldnt even be eligible to purchase another service dog! Having a pet is a life long commitment. Should the need arise, Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our "Think Adoption First" program to find a loving home for every animal. After about a year and a half of everyone coexisting peacefully the one and a half-year-old boxer border collie mix decided she was going to not only attack but also try to attack and kill my Tibetan terrier mix. No way. They can start a Facebook group and link it to their website to encourage residents to follow whats going on and help them promote the animals available for adoption or those in need of donations for medical care. "She is very . We should have a DNA list. If they surrender a pet thats it no more pets for them cause they will do it again! If you do this you are a worthless human being and do not deserve the unconditional love of a pet. I absolutely am against people getting another pet once they have surrendered an animal. So sad to give your animal away to be killed. So, all of you who say not only no, but hell no. i had to do this one time (it still eats at me) i lived out in the country and had 2 dogs, a st bernard and a shepard mix. For people who cannot afford vet care for elderly pets, there needs to be some helpalthough if I were in that situation, I would have my friend put down while I held them and loved them, rather than leaving them to die in a pound with strangers. 2 weeks later my older daughter (8 years old) was yelling at my youngest (4) and walked away stomping her feet. Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. Never, never!!! No do not let them adopt ever again! 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. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. When she dies, I will mourn. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. There are serial dumpers love them as puppies then not after they grow, people are cruel and should not be allowed to do this! Again, Absolutely NOT!!! The humane society I went to requires a hold on the dogs, and I had no money to get him out that day anyway because like I said, my husband had just left me with no warning. Even when you are grouchy!!! The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. Tough call that must be based individually for sure. DEFINITELY, NO!!! 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. my gut reaction is no even though I know that there are sometimes extenuating circumstances. I would move heaven and earth to keep my pet under any reason. I think that owner should be able to adopt again in the future. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. She had mamory cancer, heart worms, and a thyroid problem. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. The owner who has had the dog for 15 years knows that once a dog attacks a child even his own he will do it again. 2. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. Should definitely be put on do not adopt list if pet turned in to a kill shelter. Yes, there are horrible people who dump their dogs for horrible reasons. Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. Generally, when a person surrenders their animal to a shelter, they have no further rights to that animal. They are betrayed and abandoned far too often. Call 412-345-0348 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff about the pet you are looking to surrender. What one person feels is a legitimate reason, might not seem so to another. Social media, rescues and then as a last resort, a no kill center..even if I had to drive miles away and lie about my residence to do so. Just so sad. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). Your information should be on file somewhere. I had an answer, but then thought a little more about this; if the person did not drop the animal at the shelter would they otherwise try to dispose of the animal like garbage, or worse? In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ANIMALS AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS AND THEN UNDERGO TRAINING HOW TO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS AND WHAT IT MEANS TO AN ANIMAL TO HAVE A HOME AND LOSE IT AND MAKE SURE THIS DOESNT HAPPEN AGAIN WHEN THEY GET A NEW COUCH!!! So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. I was going to have her 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. If you decide that surrendering your pet is the right decision for you please contact us by calling 703-792-6465 or by sending an email to animalshelter@pwcgov.org so we can get you on the list. Give em a break for heavens sake. I hate to be judgmental and try to imagine being in such horrible circumstances I could turn a beloved pet over to be killed if you cant imagine doing this with a child how can you imagine it with another family member? Not all people that do that have malice in their heart and they may really in truly love their animals. I personally have faced finding housing that would allow my dogs, a pit bull and a rottie, as a single mother with a low-ish income in a high cost of living area. But, in so many cases, the just tired of taking care of the animal. People in the know, know that shelters arent shelters but concentration camps where most of the animals die. I agree with Adriana somewhat. I had to surrender one because she, for no reason, before my eyes took down one of my other dogs, she at the last had him by the throat and was in for the kill. NO! None of us knows the reasons people surrender their pets from a picture in the media. Read their stories, and tell me if you think the persons that betrayed those dogs with an array of lame excuses are deserving to have another dog. Giving a dog up to a kill shelter is a different story, we are not all the same. So, yes. So I guess there needs to a database to track why people are surrendering the animals in the first place. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . 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. When is enough enough? 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! Too many cases of the act comes a ban of being a pet owner. When we walked her and there was someone coming in the opposite direction, we crossed the street because she attacked that person or dog (but never a cat go figure). And I should be judged based on that? I think also there should be some database they have to be in so if they do try and adopt again you know their history about being a responsible owner or not. Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. However, that probably would not keep them from owning a pet. Horrendous. I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. Perhaps the FBI list starting in 07/16 will have some effect, at least with the abusers. 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. Contact us at (403) 205-4455. No in her again!!! While . Dont want to hear any excuses about working full time, I was and yet I loved her so much I had to do the best I could for her. 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. 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. 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. 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. Surrendering. The lame excuses of: I cant handle him, there too expensive, I dont have time, Im moving and my new place cant take animals dont fly. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. Please allow 72 hours for a response. But they will find a pet elsewhere. They can use sites like VolunteerMatch or AdoptAPet to list volunteer positions/needs and attract help. Absolutely not!!!! No marks were left but it scared me. She was 75 lbs and the dog she tossed around like a rag doll was 125 lbs. When I did, the cat would have nothing to do with me, but wolfed down the food. Not a killing shelter as a way to solve the persons problems. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. I cant imagine turning in my rescued Sibe. A sentient being should not be tossed away like garbage. We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and the owner doesnt have a choice but to surrender. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! Want to know why there are so many dogs available for adoptionits the sit-on-the-throne-of-judgemental people running teh adoptions! My first inclination is to say no, if you surrender a pet you have no business getting a new one. This dog spends its life with you thinking he is one of the family, and loved; then he is dumped like inanimate garbage. Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. Surrender once 5 year ban. A dog is forever and unfortunately they dont live as long as us but I sure wish they did!! Definitely not n they should pay to surrender any animal Every person has a different situation, and I personally believe that nobody has the right to judge with a blanket statement such as yours. Depends on circumstances. Ban all those who surrender a pet from adopting again so it doesnt happen to more animals. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. 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. So while I understand the negative reactions to a lot of the silly reasons people surrender their pets I'm cautious to lump everyone whose done so together. Not everyone who surrenders a pet is doing so because they simply want to or the pet has become a burden. Humane Society of Broward County. If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. This content is provided 'AS IS' and is subject to change or removal at any time. It's to help them. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. I dont care what excuse is given, except maybe illness or death, NOBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER ANIMAL EVER AGAIN, AS who knows, they may have a great life today, but what about tomorrow, and how important a member of the family is to them. Food is limited servings. I think if they surrender their dog then it should go state wide or farther that they cant adopt any more pets. The HOA made it impossible to return. I tried everything. So, to say we should never be allowed to adopt again, is not fair at all. They could at least research and locate a No Kill Shelter for their pet. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. What else are they supposed to do besides give that dog a chance to find a better home? And THOSE are the best pets in the world! 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. Even Petsmart Charities Tom Cramer has done this, and he is one of the forerunners in animal sheltering). People marry and divorce, but can marry again. 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. How could anyone do this? A tetanus shot and a round of antibiotics later, the shelter laid it on reaaaaal thick, made me feel worse than I already did and handled it extremely poorly in general. He was only 2 years old; he has such a long happy life ahead of him. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. One wouldnt do that with a human child (or maybe they would). Shelter attendant Taylor Milligan said that she would be best suited for a single-cat home. 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