I tried treats. ), 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). The veterinarian I went to was wonderful and gave me options. I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. Before surrendering a pet to Animal Friends, we encourage you to consider our Home-to-Home Adoption program. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? If someone wants a dog again they will find means to get one, either from the newspaper, Craigslist, Facebook..why not the pound??? I feel that if an animal has been given a happy life even if for just a few months or years then that is a good thing. Even former high kill shelters in rural areas are getting on board with rescue and foster programs. No they should never be allowed to adopt again! it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. I think it has to be handled on a case-by-case basis. I tried CBD. 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. Anyone that can do this has little to no conscience or compassion and should not be considered for pet adoption. That is unforgivable in my book. If it a superficial reason, then no. In both cases, the groups require a thorough screening process to ensure that the pet/baby is placed in a home . Somewhat. It would show that Im not responseable enough to care for pet or a child. There should be a national DNA list. I kept turning my back toward her and she was also going in circles, jumping on me, trying to bite me. 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. Check with the original shelter. TO BETTY B . Hell NO,,, if you can just dump a beating, breathing, living being then you dont deserve another. It would have to be a very dire emergency reason that prompted them to give up their animal, in my opinion, to stop them from being on the list because, if youd do it once youd do it again. Senior dogs are so gentle and loving; theyre still part of the family. Unless you are ready for that, dont put an animal through what that lack of commitment can mean for them. The first time I worked for two years to get the two cats to get along and the spraying, fighting, etc. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. I would move heaven and earth to keep my pet under any reason. Yes- most definitely Yes. They left her after using her to breed puppies. 305-884-1101. Then what? I dont think so. Contact us at (403) 205-4455. Our intake program accepts pets Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and is by appointment only.Your pet will be accepted if there is space available and we will not euthanize a healthy/adoptable animal to make space for another animal. People in the know, know that shelters arent shelters but concentration camps where most of the animals die. I just couldnt trust him after that. There seems to be no easy answer, for me, whether they should be allowed to adopt again. Generally, when a person surrenders their animal to a shelter, they have no further rights to that animal. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. no way should they be allowed another pet! When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. No marks were left but it scared me. The restriction should be broader though and encompass dog breeders and puppy retailers. Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. Your information should be on file somewhere. I spent over a month looking for a home for my girl, to no avail. If a woman gets pregnant and has an abortion, should she be allowed to get pregnant at some future time? 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. Thats BS. Anyone who gives up a loving pet has no business having another pet. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. You have to get all the details before judging. And THOSE are the best pets in the world! If your animal is spayed/neutered, and is not current on vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $257 - $277. Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. If you need to leave your dog, really leave him and have not other option go and board him till you find a new good home for him. 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. 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. We are closed on Mondays. repeat offenders no. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. And so at that point Im sure your vet would be willing to work with you on the cost. Shelters are basically giving dogs away just to make room for more, only to get them returned. No they should not be able to adopt again. We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status. 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 look at those pictures with them at a shelter or in a cage instead of their homes, people who do that make me sick. And for that I should be denied the possibility of adopting another animal? There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. No, I think you should not be allowed to adopt again. People get pets and after the newness has worn off or they find out it will cost a fortune to groom the dog or cat they either throw it outside and let it fin for itself or take it to the pound. 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. There are plenty of valid circumstances for surrendering a pet. I tried to adopt a 3rd but she didnt adjust and developed severe behavior problems that I couldnt handle. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. They each get human interaction time and they each get animal interaction time, as well as outdoor time. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. Surrender fee: $150. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. 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. She had been on a farm where she had attacked a horse and they wanted to give her a chance. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! Circumstances, really, truly matter. They should also be fingerprinted. Not only do I think they should never be allowed to adopt another animal as long as theyre alive, I think that they should be euthanized as well! Unless there are catastrophic medical issues there is no reason to not keep your dog forever..Unfortunately, this would be near impossible to enforce. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). It's to help them. Photo: elianerei. It makes me sick to think that people could just throw away a member of their family like that! WE FOUND OUT VERY QUICKLY THAT WE WERE BLACK LISTED FROM EVERY RESCUING ANOTHER DOG AFTER TRYING OVER 8 TIME TO ADOPT AT DIFFERENT SITES AND HAVE BEEN DECLINED BUT THEY WONT TELL YOU WHY . There are rescues out there for every type of dog. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. Some people should definitely be allowed to adopt again, but others should not. The humane society suggested to me to get him a companion dog, so I did. Puppy mills need to be abolished. Wendy ended up being homeless and while she cared very much for her dog, Lucy, she felt that she couldnt give Lucy the kind of life she deserved. However, those who truly dont have a choice are far fewer than those that do. Theyre clearly not capable of caring for a pet. I know this is an old post but I just wanted to rehash my own story as its such an open wound. These people should NEVER be able to get another furbaby. Please call around. The shelter had told us she was good with dogs and would probably be fine with cats, but this was not the case. Some people are older and see no other way. There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. 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. My pets are my children-for as long as theyll have me! 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? Absolutely NOT! The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. I think the names of all of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference!!! He had this bond with my youngest daughter. If they surrender a pet thats it no more pets for them cause they will do it again! They pick a dog, sometimes a little one that has not had any training at all. Ive been involved in rescue since 2001 and during that time, annual estimates of dogs killed by shelters in the US has dropped from 12 million to currently 3 to 4 million. Or there is also the worry that if people are in the habit of trading their dog in for a new one, if rules are put in place these people might do the unthinkable when they get fed up of their dog. He was from a dog fighting ring went I got him. The Dogington Post is dedicated to finding the best products for dogs and we will never recommend a product that we dont love. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should not be allowed to adopt again. I hv 3 dogs..all rescue. Its like using abortion as a form of birth control. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. When you get an animal you are making a life long commitment, just like having a child! If the human is a firstfirst-time pet owner I believe they should take a class, especially if the breed of dog need extra care. 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. absolutely not. 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 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!!! Our Adoption Centers take in owned animals as well as stray cats and small animals. 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. Reminder: MCACC does not accept surrendered pets without a scheduled appointment. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. 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. While the majority of those who surrender pets do so for selfish reasons, if a national registry is put into place I do think there should be an appeal process for extenuating circumstances. I dont want the dogs abused, Id rather they drop them off at a shelter. We loved her every second we had her. There is a $50 fee for relinquishing a pet. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? 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. Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. 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. Please allow 72 hours for a response. For some its an addiction getting a dog, getting rid of it, and then getting a new dog. Ehm why is this even a question? We need to get the price down or offer affordable dental care clinics. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. If youre losing your home, lose your job, your infant has life threatening allergies, you become too ill or injured (with months/years of rehab with no one else to care for your pet) to physically be able to care for your petbelieve it or not, there ARE heart wrenching reasons that cause this to happen. If your local shelter is high kill, then approach them and offer to start a foster or rescue program. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? I say a maybe depending on the situation. 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. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. 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 think there should be a registry for this, just as there should be a registry for animal abuse. And I did, the loss of her still hurts today and it never occurred to me to take her to a shelter. Its a very touchy situation, because in SOME few cases the owner might have no other alternative than giving up their pet. I definitely do not believe that people whove surrendered dogs should ever be allowed to adopt again. Some dogs show radically different behavior in a meet & greet than in a home. You can remarry if you get the marriage annulledBut anyway, you are comparing apples to oranges. oO Absolutely not! He never bit anyone, but that kind of thing scares people, and rightfully so. We also know that relinquishment is sometimes the best choice for the animal. In many counties, that is a citation with a court date. I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. The movie ended with Wendy continuing without Lucy. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. I just read a story this morning where an A** hole surrendered his 6 year old dog and then adopted a puppy. No cuddling or very little is available just from the shear magnitude of volume coming through shelters. I have been the shelter shepherd for a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for 10 years. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! (Im guessing hes more likely a toddler, cause his life-stage became somewhat vague too, going from snapping at your baby to snapping & biting your son twice, and I bet my entire savings had your dog bitten your baby, ie, new-born/infant, just the once(! Just because my dog went mad doesnt mean another dog will so just because I surrendered a dog doesnt mean I would do it again. I have a dog and a cat I cant imagine giving them up for any reason. You should not be able to get more pets. ANYONE who has touched a hair on any animal, should be banned forever from having Pets. I know in the future when I CAN care for an animal to my best potential I WANT to adopt. Oh, it worked just tickety-boo for me, no doubt (and by the way, its spelt allowed, not aloud). The others should be on a case by case basis. 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 knew there would be children walking in my property to go to school. It would be of some help, if we knew why you returned him, like if you were allergic. Until she started attacking me. This is not a casual decision, its life and life happens. If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? Until the day that they are out of business I would live in my car before gave one of my rescues back. the office staff should be made aware of this . Abuse. Pet rescue rules sometimes leave potential adopters scratching their heads. Hell no! I would prefer stronger laws restricting breeding, enforcing spay/neuter, and stronger community support for shelters. Surrender fee: $90. PetCoach Editorial Team. And the reported misdemeanours of your always spoiled & loved dog (although you actually referred to him more often as a dog instead of my dog: smells like a Freudian slip, interesting too) simultaneously went from 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. Surrendering often happens when an animal is too much work, or they dont value the creature enough to keep it. My pitbull actually did the worst damage. I agree with you ladies and gentlemen up there at top, but what about those who have not been able to keep their homes or apartments? Shameful and sad. When you adopt a dog, you make a commitment to that dog; a commitment to love and to cherish it, to give it the life it deserves and to overcome any issues that dog may have issues undoubtedly caused by other humans. WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? It really depends on the reason for surrendering. Even knowing that they'll be adopted again, you're still going to feel crummy. They need to be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference. To dump an elderly pet in a shelter is one of the most cold hearted things a person can do and you do not deserve the pleasure of adopting another while the one you dumped will most likely be killed. 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. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. None of which they wanted to deal with or heal. Now, are you telling me that Im not fit to adopt again? Animals get attached to their family and would rather be homeless on the streets with their humans than to be dumped. 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. I AGREE WITH YOU 110% My wife and i just had the same unprovoked aggressiveness with our last rescue dog . However, many sweet, loving dogs that have done nothing wrong, are euthanized daily. People need to realize that BEFORE getting the cute kitten or puppy. 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. 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. Each one has taught me different things, and Ive adored each one for their own special traits, personalities, and the unconditional love they show everyday. So do I think they should get a second chanceI have no answer, maybe? As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. Each person standing in line was there to surrender their dog, despite being told their dogs would likely be euthanized as the overcrowded shelter simply couldnt handle all the unwanted pets. 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. Life is unpredictable, people die, people get hurt, things happen. People who dont take responsibility, should not have the opportunity to do this act of cruelty twice. If they surrender their pet they should never be allowed to own a pet again. 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 second time my cat wouldnt come into the house at all and I had to feed her outside. This is a no brainer! As compassionate rescuers and animal-loving people, it's important not shame people for surrendering their pets. Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? If you are no longer able to care for your animal, you can bring him/her to the MSPCA. Surrender Fees Dog or Cat: $160-230 Rodent: $15 Your surrender fees provide your pet with: 24-hour shelter care Spay/neuter (if applicable) Two meals per day Fresh bedding and toys Medical assessment and care Flea Treatment De-worming So one cannot make a judgement just because they are giving dog to shelter, Some one that did not care would just let it fend for itself and dump it anywhere. Never, never!!! 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. I dont know how they can sleep at night. You may deny them one of your rescue dogs, but if they still want a dog, they will still get one. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! Why lessen a chance for a pound dog being rescued. 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. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. During my many visits to the local Humane Society, I have seen intake reasons such as, Owner died and family couldnt keep dog, Dog was not good with children in the home, Family lost house and cannot keep dog. I think its an entitled position to take to assume that everyone who is forced to take a dog to a shelter is doing so because they dont care about the pet and deem them unworthy of adopting in the future. The dog webt straight for my throat. People make mistakes all the time and people can also change and become better people. Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. And work for the poor kitty he gets dumped again that cat would have been fine how many homes do these poor creatures have to go through we have to understand animals feel love and pain think people think. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. I see them as one of my children and I wouldnt think of giving my kids up because I did not want them anymore. Animal Surrender 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. Why was your dog hit be a car? Tough call that must be based individually for sure. The smell, infection, inability to eat, pain and other factors test the normal familys patience. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! "She is very . The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. 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! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? They should ever be able to adopt another dog. As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! A pet is a family member and you dont discard family members. Copyright 2022 Dogington Post. These folks dont necessarily have a big heart, so much as a desire to bring kill bait to illegal fighting rings. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! I do not regret taking him to the pound. Why should they be able to adopt again? If a person adopts a pet and then is evicted from their home or loses their job then they may not be able to afford to take care of a pet anymore. Still to this day do not no why they had us re homed him. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! No. I dont want to buy from a store, I dont want to buy from a breeder, I want to give an amazing life to a heart that may not have had a 2nd chance. No one should take that responsibility lightly. Personal Pet The decision to surrender a personal pet can be a difficult one. 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. Should you just say oh because you did this now you cant have another dog through addoption!!!!!!!!!!!!! That decision should be made on an case by case basis. Absolutely. 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 truly hope that each and every one of them gets their paybackin as inhumane a means as what those poor babies were going to be subjected to! Just to be clear I still have my lil beagle, but had I known then what I know now, I never would have adopted a dog. If you are not ready or unsure, then move on! Became very attached then found out she was pregnant. I tried everything. Absolutely not! Education and access to resources are always so important when it comes to everything and anything including adopting a pet. They are both rescues and suffered terribly prior to me giving them a home. And dont say Id live in my car before Id rehome my animals, because seriously, trying to force a large or energetic dog to live in a vehicle is just insane. 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? If a person abandons an animal whether through no fault of their own or because they dont care it still shows they are unable to care for another pet. People live on very restricted budget. Yes and no. Being a Pet Parent comes with tons of responsibility and anyone who thinks that they can just turn a family member in, does not deserve the chance to do it to another animal. spayed and find homes for her kittens. I brought them into my house for the weekend until the pound opened on Monday but I knew nothing about them including health. Look back at the paperwork you have on them or call the shelter to ask. 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