This infuriates me to no end!! 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. Every situation is different. 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. That person should be allowed to adopt again. They should be allowed to if their circumstances change for the better. 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. No dog/animal should be given to a furever family that either going to give the dog/animal back at any time!!! In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. When you get a dog or cat you commit to take care of them even in sickness and old age. Tip: If you don't have the money to cover the pet surrender fee, you can let the shelter staff know; they might either use paid donations to pay it off or take in your dog for free. It all depends on the situation. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. Just like TSA has a no fly list. Surrendering a pet to a shelter is a very serious offense, especially a kill shelter. 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. Appointment-based pet intake is beneficial for the pet and for the community. So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? This program was developed to help families who need to make the difficult decision to rehome their beloved pets, but wish to take a more active role in the adoption process. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. Do you know that there are people who only like puppies? ABSOLUTELY NO! There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. I think there should be a registry for this, just as there should be a registry for animal abuse. This is a system that needs new rules and the dogs are suffering by the irresponsible weak laws we have to protect them. Of course, a person who has had to give up a dog should be allowed to adopt another one at a later time. 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!!! I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. Absolutely not. Shelters yes, are serving a purpose, but humans need to use their brains. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. 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. 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. 2 weeks later my older daughter (8 years old) was yelling at my youngest (4) and walked away stomping her feet. A dog is for the life of your dog. If your local shelter is high kill, then approach them and offer to start a foster or rescue program. My husband and I were separated, and I lived in an apartment (no pets rule) and he had our dog; when he was killed in a car accident. So you know what? Everything, I thought, was going as planned. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. The owner of the shelter also kept me informed about his status and let me know when he was adopted to an amazing older couple who could be his forever family. Life situations do change for humans you know. No. Definitely NO!!! For assistance with altering your pet so you do not continue to have litters of puppies or kittens, you can call (619) 299-7012 ext. A photograph that went viral on social media showed dozens of pet owners, with their animals ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. I can not imagine ever doing this to any animal, but to say you love an animal and it will most likely die if you leave it is really something I struggle with understanding, my heart breaks for these babys, I think anyone leaving an animal in a kill shelter should have to watch a video of how the animals are put down before they are allowed to surrender their animals , I think they should have to pay a fee which would get them a card like a drivers license with their photo animal they gave up, and all other information like drivers license number, home address phone numbers ect, I think that information should be kept in a computer data base just like criminals and NO they should never get the chance to do that to another animal !!! People marry and divorce, but can marry again. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. There is no excuse for surrendering or abandoning a cat, dog or any of Gods creatures. Surrendering a dog means that you are relinquishing ownership of the pet to a shelter or rescue. There ARE alternatives to surrendering your pet We at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options available to you. She luckily works from home and he needed around the clock care. It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. ), 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). This is not a casual decision, its life and life happens. Surrendering to a shelter, hed be dead, period. Perhaps they are young and not knowledgeable at the time and of course the shelters dont educate them. 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. Depends on the situation. I spent the next 3-4 weeks supervising visits between the cat and the dog, trying to help them be friends. I also think that people who adopt too many dogs too frequently should be tracked as well. When you adopt an animal it is a lifetime commitment. Shelters are basically giving dogs away just to make room for more, only to get them returned. Both are more dangerous than being kindly euthanized. Ive had to relinquish ownership of two cats that I had, because my living situation changed so fast, that I had no other options. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. I cant understand how anyone can just throw away a pet. If it a superficial reason, then no. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. Absolutely NOT!!!!! Its not fair to a dog whos dedicated their life and love to a family/owner. I dont think anyone that surrenders a animal at a kill shelter should never be allowed to adopt again.Because whos to say they wouldnt do it again.Then another dog has to suffer the same fate. I have mix feelings. I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. Another thing-we have shelters so people have a place to take animals. He snaps at the babys face and cuts the babys face and shoulder. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. Most will be put to sleep a gentle term we humans use as a way to avoid saying the truth out loud within days of being left at the shelter. If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. Even knowing that they'll be adopted again, you're still going to feel crummy. Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. All of that being said, if someone brings in a dog or cat to dump in a shelter and then wants to adopt within the next six months, definitely not. Shes 18 now and I wouldnt trade one moment with her for anything. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. Missy, you are full of Sierra Hotel India Tango, and think I can name double-digit numbers of reasons, that poor dog (not to mention those effing 9(!) I knew when I took possession of the dog that she was not going to be my family's new pet. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. He was scared in his new home for a while, but adjusted well- and my Beagle was over the moon about his new friend. They got them off Craigslist, or backyard breeders, or their neighbor/friend whose dog had a litter of puppies because they were too ignorant/irresponsible to spay/neuter. TO BETTY B . I wouldnt want my name on any list for doing that. Before surrendering a pet to Animal Friends, we encourage you to consider our Home-to-Home Adoption program. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. . They voluntarily gave up their pets to a kill shelter and then think they can just adopt another one? If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. Absolutely not! No, they should not be able to adopt again. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. They can use sites like VolunteerMatch or AdoptAPet to list volunteer positions/needs and attract help. 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. Giving a dog up to a kill shelter is a different story, we are not all the same. 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. He wasnt put down, he was adopted to a home with no kids and Im sure he will be great there because overall he was a good dog but just too protective of one kid over the other making it unsafe for my kids. For some its an addiction getting a dog, getting rid of it, and then getting a new dog. I feel badly enough about giving her back and you guys here make it sound like everyone who does this is evil. But as far as a person just getting rid of an old dog because they dont want the hassle anymore or so they can get a puppy, no. 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. People make poor decisions, but I dont think they should be branded for the rest of their lives when they could actually be saving one. I adopted my dog back in September 2014. There is a $35.00 fee for all animals accepted into our adoption program. 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? Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! By Appointment Only Surrender appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 12-4PM. Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! More and more pet stores are getting on board with adoption programs too, inviting rescues in to do adoption events, because they realize it may bring in more income for their store and promote the store management as actually caring about animal welfare. Do you know that owner surrenderer dogs are the ones that shelter kill first? 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 encourage you to exhaust all other options. He was re-adopted and I pray hes happy and treated well. So I made the tough decision because I wanted him to live. Just so sad. So you lost your job? I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. A dog should not have to suffer, have to die, because of idiot humans. I had to give my dog back after she was hit by a car and required surgery I simply couldnt afford. I volunteer by networking dogs at a high kill facility in South Carolina. If they try to adopt again, their name will be flagged, but the reason for previous surrender could be considered on a case by case basis. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. 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. Absolutely not!!! I believe that if an individual surrenders a pet to a kill shelter they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. However, that probably would not keep them from owning a pet. It isnt fair. If turned in as last resort to get someone who will heal pet and then provide home. She was left there by her firmer owner to die. Just like animal abusers, they should go on a worldwide animal abuse registry (during and after their prison time). Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. To surrender an animal, please use this link to fill out . 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 Intake staff can become very busy or may not be able to answer the phone due to handling an incoming . I guess Im not a bleeding heart like some of the people one here, but if Im having to $100-$1000 month after month to figure out why an animal I adopted, cared for, gave all my time and attention, is literally tearing my house apart, fighting my other animals, pissing on household furniture, clothing, other pets bedding, and the only thing I get is the same rigamarole from shelters and online sources. A lack of commitment to a pretty dies not a suitable future adopter make. Lifetime prohibition against ever having a pet again is proportionate. Our dog and cat are part of our family and nothing less. Surrender twice, 10 year ban. And sometimes, people get animals when they have the time to love and care for them, but something unfortunate and unforeseeable happens and they no longer can care for the animal. How can you regulate the unregulateable? Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? Get off your high horse people. Some people have no choice. Having a pet is a life long commitment. They should ever be able to adopt another dog. Its a case by case thing. An unexpected life eventsuch as illness, death or unplanned movemay make caring for a pet seem impossible. Im happy that I was able to take him, so many arent as lucky. But if someone just keeps adopting and returning then they should be put on a list. 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. i agree most of them just have no feelings for animals ,i think that if you take a healthy animal the the pound with out care should not be able to get a nother for at lest 5 years plus must sign a paper that says when the dog or cat was put in !!! Think of the responsibility you have to undertake. There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. I have three dogs and they are my family. I tried treats. Their name should go down on a national registry. That animal is your responsibility! If they choose to dump an animal, they are undeserving of any pets! To sentence them to death for reasons beyond their control disturbs me to my core. I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! Too many cases of the act comes a ban of being a pet owner. The only thing that stopped her was when the local humane society started charging a pretty good fee for drop-offs. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? Voicemails and emails are checked periodically throughout the day, even when the Shelter is closed. I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. 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! I think if they surrender their dog then it should go state wide or farther that they cant adopt any more pets. That dog would not have made it through the 6 month rabies quarantine required to go to Japan with them, and at the time, the advertising for our shelter made it sound like we were no-kill (at the time, our live exit rate was 50% or less). Animals are not disposable or inconvenient , they have feelings and people that just feel that they can throw an animal away should never be able to adopt another pet. Check with your local humane society/animal shelter. He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. Give em a break for heavens sake. My pitbull actually did the worst damage. Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont DEFINITELY, NO!!! It would be nice if it could be determined on a case by case basis. . We got a dog from an old neighbor. I was trying to help her. Yes if they surrender a pet to a kill shelter they should never be allowed to adopt another pet. They are loyal, wonderful, loving Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? I just wonder how can they sleep at night. Please contact the shelter at (740) 369-7387 if you have any questions. We loved her anyway and tried everything to get her to be normal. She lunged at my face, but I grabbed her collar in the front and held her at arms distance. They only become that way when they are ignored. These people that turn over there dogs to the kill shelter should never be aloud to adopt again & never own one again & the whistle blower be rewarded if they find out & report it. 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. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. I believe surrendering a pet for a valid reason should not bar someone from having the opportunity to adopt again when conditions change. But no. PetSmart Charities also encourages people to consider adopting pets with special needs, like sweet . It's important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. For example, what if you are an abuse victim, have to get out, and the abuse shelter wont take your pet yet you dont dare leave your pet with your abuser for fear of what might be done to them. Ive turned over a litter of kittens that were wondering around the neighborhood. I know in the future when I CAN care for an animal to my best potential I WANT to adopt. 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. Absolutely not. A large black Lab puppy. He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! No they shouldnt a dog or cat is for a lifetime not for what is convienant for the person She was 75 lbs and the dog she tossed around like a rag doll was 125 lbs. The fact your initial answer went from a sensible and reservedly When you have an animal it is for life, and maybe you should rethink a few times before you want to adopt an animal. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get Meantime, I had taken the cat to the vet, made sure it had all the necessary shots, made sure it was in good health, etc. The Hulu series 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' follows the rise of one of the most influential rap groups in history. My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. Nothing worked. Effective June 1, 2022 - The staff are so excited to be open again to the public for casual visitation with our cats, kittens and pocket pets. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. I would hate to see anyone not have the love of an animal in their life. Yes- most definitely Yes. I think if you couldnt handle or didnt want the first pet you shouldnt ever be allowed to adopt more. 2070 Griffin Road. Its not so black and white. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . 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. What one person feels is a legitimate reason, might not seem so to another. If you were, you might be surprised to know what you are capable of doing. A registry sounds like a good idea too! We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we may get a small commission. Peoples situations and lives can change and sometimes people need a second chance as much as the pets. Heartless humans!!! There are plenty of valid circumstances for surrendering a pet. Should I be refused to adopt a dog in the future? Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? 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. 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. I feel no one that gives up there pet should be able to adopt again for at least 15 yrs. I was forced to take Remi and her kittens to the Animal Protective Association. What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! Contact us at (403) 205-4455. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. I dont care what the circumstances are. Thats BS. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. If a person cannot provide all of these requirements, they need to find a safe place that will. There is a $50 fee for relinquishing a pet. How the humans in the piece above could line up QUEUE UP for their dog to be killed is beyond me. What if my new pet gets sick? Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . It's to help them. Such an irresponsible act should prohibit them from ever adopting a dog from the shelter system EVER again. If a person simply does not want the bother of a pet at 25, then at 40, he still doesnt want the bother. People who abuse animals should be on a Do Not Adopt list. 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. this more closely. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! 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). I think there is a simple answer to this, No. They should never be allowed to have another pet. I know some people who do this a lot and it makes me so angry. While . I tried everything. When you look into a dogs eyes as their human is driving away, you lose faith in humanity. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. Please lets start doing something so that animals are given to families that will keep them forever!!!! I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. My first reaction, no, no more chances. 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