Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. I dont know how they can sleep at night. I think there should be a rule about this. Even if the circumstances of the person have changed, you dump your dog at a kill shelter. NO. 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. Maybe a better screening process is needed. I still had photos of her cats on my phonebut she didnt. No way!!! In most instances no, it's not. Generally, when a person surrenders their animal to a shelter, they have no further rights to that animal. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. Also make every person that surrenders register, and give any and all medical, social history of the animal, including REASON for surrender, and inform them that they will not be allowed to adopt for a period of 10 yrs -or ever again if surrendering a Sr dog. The smell, infection, inability to eat, pain and other factors test the normal familys patience. It makes me sick to think that people could just throw away a member of their family like that! Nope! To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. It just breaks my heart for these animals! I have mix feelings. I didn't ask for money or anything. So what do we dobuy from a breeder. You dump your furbaby at a kill shelter, knowing they are likely to be killed immediately, you dont deserve to take another breath, either! I put over $3000. Absolutely not!!!! People get cute little puppies, dont research the breed and they want to get rid of them when the dog gets too big. Step 2. As someone who has only had rescues all of my life, I cannot imagine someone doing this intentionally, knowing the outcome. If its foreclosure, please try and find a Rescue if possible. tell me what you would have done in this situation: We understand that surrendering to the shelter is the last option left for many pet owners. I tried rehoming him to avoid a shelter. Adults can take care of themselves; pups and children cannot or not well without suffering. If they are a serial owner surrender, then yes! Make sure surrendering your pet at this time is your final decision. Behavior issues Can't afford care We adopted a 10 month old pit bull and we had to rehome him because he was too energetic, but we werent allowed to return him and we didnt drop him off at another shelter. oO Unfortunately, it should be based on each individual case. I feel that people who give up their pets just because they dont want them anymore should not be able to adopt from any shelter. If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? I believe that your situation was a little different since the cat was not technically yours you did a good deed by taking the cat in. They will just do it again. Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. There are SO many variables in peoples lives that no-one has the right to to say NO! Surrender twice, 10 year ban. To which I say offer to foster as everyone wins and at least when you are 25yrs+ you will know if you want the ten to twenty year commitment or maybe you are just happy fostering a few months at a time. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. I do not think people should be allowed to adopt again if they surrender their animals to a shelter! Absolutely, YES!! She was with us for six years. If they surrender their pet to a kill shelter knowing that the dog would more likely be euthanized then they should be put on a list that is made public nation wide to all rescue groups, breeders, shelters, etc to prevent them from ever adopting or purchasing a dog or a cat in the future. Yes and no. Otherwise, YES to all questions. The movie ended with Wendy continuing without Lucy. And their names should be added to a registered no adopt list! Theyre clearly not capable of caring for a pet. was it fair for one of them to be bitten? No, they should absolutely loose their privilege. Originally, I thought No! 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 NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! Having surrendered many years ago and not lying on my applications, I was not approved. Absolutely not! 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. We dont know the circumstance. I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. Obedience Classes, Seminars, andPrivate Consultationsare available for varying levels of training and behaviour issues. Theyre a lifetime commitment, their lifetime. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. Life situations do change for humans you know. We dont have children our cats are our children. Then a resounding no, with placement on a nationwide list of do not adopt forever. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! Once all spaces are filled, pets are placed on a waiting list. 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. I DONT CARE IF I WERE SICK OR ON THE STREET THAT IS MY FUR BABY AND WHERE EVER I GO SHE WILL BE WITH ME, PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! Never allowed again! Yes! However, many sweet, loving dogs that have done nothing wrong, are euthanized daily. They will just go seek out a dog for free somewhere, and we all know how easy that is to do. A RESOUNDING NO TO ANYONE WHO DUMPS BEING ALLOWED TO ADOPT OR FOSTER A PET AGAIN EVER. Just so sad. But keeping a list might be difficiult. Conditionally, yes they should. NEVER AGAIN! The caring,loving, feeding, vet visits. There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. I agree they are family and for me, they come first. I know that it would be difficult to sort though applications to determine if a second chance is warranted, but I think back to how easily I accepted my ex giving away a dog many years ago (to an acquaintance) and know how devastated I would be now If I could not adopt, then the alternative is worse- to have a dog in my life I would have to turn to back yard breeders or pet shops- thus encouraging more irresponsible breeding. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! Remi has now been adopted and I believe her four kittens have been adopted. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should not be allowed to adopt again. 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. 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. Theyre both friendly, but two separate families took them in for the day. Here you can find all the benefits of adopting an animal from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Department, the adoption fees, additional fees, and frequently asked questions and our responses. I dont know that a time limit would work but the guy who tortured Caitlyn never is too soon. Totally put them on the Do Not Adopt registry, for sure!!! He broke a leash, escaped a heavy-duty chainlink lease Almost every single day, he was leaving the house. So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! There should be a national DNA list. A Zebra doesnt change its stripes. We know ourselves that we would do without before having to give up our critters for any reason. They are not disposable-should not be able to adopt again. Its called the pound, not the shelter. If someone wants a dog again they will find means to get one, either from the newspaper, Craigslist, Facebook..why not the pound??? She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. 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. NO they should not adopt another pet it should go nation wide on a register that they brought their animal to a shelter and they should be banned from ever owning another animal. To me it is the same neglect. A dog is not a part time toy,mits part of your home and part of your life, you would not take you Kiddy to a Shelter, so why take your Dog, if you are poor and I have been , you can still find enought to feed your Dog, I did, We have a year and half old Beagle who has stolen our hearts. But where does the money come for that when so many shelters are already strapped for funds? 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. If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. I am as bleeding heart as it gets and Im right there with you. They should not be allow to adopt again, dumping a baby in a kill shelter is not acceptable. Its not a possession, its a commitment to living, feeling creature and you should respect that and take it seriously. Answer. All are rescues. 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. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. NEVER allow them to have another dog they can abandon when they dont want it anymore for WHATEVER reason. The medications for him were over $500 a month for four years (he passed recently) and being a 22 year old student and no insurance companies willing to take him, I would have lost him if my mother didnt decide to help. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. Find someone wholl take them if need be. My dog became ill twice and, with the stress and expense, I decided to put him to sleep. You dont need to dump them in a shelter when you leave town any more. When you arrive for your surrender appointment, please bring your photo ID and any medical records you have for the animal. I also think that people who adopt too many dogs too frequently should be tracked as well. Please bring your pet to the shelter yourself along with your identification and a form of payment. 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. There are people who, through no fault of their own, have lost their residences and, thusly, lost their ability to reach out or even search for a no-kill shelter. I had a pit bull and I loved her and cared for her. If it a superficial reason, then no. Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. Think about it: where do you suppose all these people got their dogs in the first place? There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. There are way too many dogs with Heartworm not fixed..in horrible condition and that is abusespay/neuter does work but the ones that arent are in the hands of irresponsible people and the only way to curtail this epidemic of unwanted dogs is to keep them out of the hands of people who continue to dump them. this more closely. These people do not deserve the companionship of animals who would put their owners life before their own in a dangerous situation. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. 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!!!!! For the time that there previous pet would have lived. Most reputable rescues/shelters want an adopter to surrender back to them versus just abandoning, giving away or surrendering to another organization. When you look into a dogs eyes as their human is driving away, you lose faith in humanity. I am as outraged as anyone by some of the reasons people give for abandoning their pets. How can you regulate the unregulateable? No. If Wendys situation improves and her life becomes more stable, then I would be the first to encourage her to look for another dog to adopt. And sooo.. he became aggressive for no apparent reason did he? I have told my husband if I get a horribly expensive disease to get me pain meds and let me die. If your shelter is still high kill today, then their current director isnt doing their job very well. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. So many people surrender their dog because they are old, they cant potty train them, they are moving (where to? She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. I do not regret taking him to the pound. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. We should do our best to protect animals by not allowing the same person to abandon another in the future. Thats stupid. Surrendering Your Pet. I was one of those judgemental people until it happened to me. I have had to surrender a dog. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. DCHS provides a variety of services for our community. No. And I would be heart-broken to find that I couldnt give a wonderful life to MANY dogs because of one mistake when I was young. There should also be a list of animal abusers as well!!!!! 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. That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. i turned him into out local shelter who said they knew of a person who wanted a protection dog. At first, my initial response was going to be no. I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. In mine and my husbands eyes, she was the most adorable thing in the world. That person should be allowed to adopt again. That's normal. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. It broke my heart. But if someone just keeps adopting and returning then they should be put on a list. People make mistakes all the time and people can also change and become better people. I would live in my car with my dog until I found a suitable place to live. I have five dogs. The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. Please. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? He was so gentle that even toddlers could take food from his mouth and he would just stop and walk away. 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. PERIOD!!!!!!!! Th We have 8 animals right now, they are all rescues or products of rescues. Absolutely NOT!!!!! 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. Absolutely not. However, it is important to make sure that the pet you are buying from Petco is healthy and well . All circumstances can be worked out. One day the dog was outside with his children and owner (who had him since he was 5 weeks) The youngest child was 26 months and playing with a bug while oldest kid gave dog a bath with hose and middle child was on the porch. Absolutely not. Really? I see them as one of my children and I wouldnt think of giving my kids up because I did not want them anymore. My cat lived in constant fear, unwilling to move from the kitchen counter most of the time. I know I was young and ignorant once..and Ill bet a lot of other folks were too. KINSTON, NC (WNCT) Janice arrived at the Lenoir County SPCA as an owner surrender. I have to agree that someone who surrenders their pet to a shelter shouldnt be able to adopt again but how would you distinguish that from someone who picks up a stray dog and takes it to the shelter and doesnt know any better, or honestly has no way to house that stray? I am simply amazed at how judgmental people are when it comes to things they know absolutely nothing about. Shelters are to help, not terminate life. I would have loved to have taken a 24 to each of them for their heinous disregard for life! Broke skin and she had a black eye for almost a week. You do not abandon your animals. But then I got to thinking: things change. It all depends on the situation. No, in general, they should not be permitted to adopt again. But they will find a pet elsewhere. There is a $35.00 fee for all animals accepted into our adoption program. Please call (407) 351-7722 or use the chat feature below for more information. 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. If there is an incident, your dog bit your child or the neighbor and must be surrendered, no stigma. 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, instead there should be programs in communities to help such as prisoner/ pet training programs. Surrendering your Pet to the MSPCA. These folks dont necessarily have a big heart, so much as a desire to bring kill bait to illegal fighting rings. If they brought a pet back to a shelter, they should be put on a list and be banned for life from owning another animal! Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. Rabies Vaccinations and Microchipping. NYC ACC kill dogs every day. stray cat. There should be a National Registry for these poor animals. I wanted to find the dog a new home myself, but our contract with the shelter specified that we had to return her if we couldnt keep her ourselves. Problem : it is easier to send to a kill shelter rather than search for other alternatives. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. I dont think so I guess it would be differant depending on the circumstances but pets are for life if your not willing to stick your neck out for them then you probably shouldnt have one.. Something that makes me so mad is when people surrender dogs because they get to big it is like if you didnt want a big dog then why did you get it.. People should really do their research before they get an animal. People have different reasons for doing things and nobody loves dogs more than we do. Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. No i feel they shouldnt be able to adopt again if they gave up their pet once they will do it again.they were aware about their pet goung to be put down and they still didnt care,so NOthey shouldnt be able to adopt, I strongly beleave that for every person surrending their fur baby just because they no longer love them and dont have a written & notarized letter stating the ergency for the surrender should definetly be put on every adoption & rescue site / company roster so if in the near future they decide to get a pet again their name , licsence number , and social security number should be the main factor to RED FLAG these so called animal lovers of gods animal children . Check with the original shelter. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. Please note we are located in Lynnwood, Washington 20 miles north of Seattle. Not ever. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. However If I had to make that Although the premise seems justified to have a ban on owning another pet, I agree with previous poster, Cyndy, in making it a case by case judgment. Absolutely not! 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. Then we can begin working with them to save more lives. Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. 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. 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. 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 !!! What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? Things happen and people are sometimes forced to give up their pets, but just dumping them anywhere is just not acceptable. Shes 18 now and I wouldnt trade one moment with her for anything. If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. Important animal relinquishment information: To surrender a pet, please schedule an appointment at 312-645-8081 or email admissions@anticruelty.org to help us provide the best service possible. In the case of abusers, or puppy mill owners, yes, there should be a national list, but not for this. 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. I think they should be put on a list be scrutinized before adoption. I wish I could have just one more day with my Sydney Girl, my rescued Black Lab, I would give anything for that to happen. These animals depend on their owners for everything and the feelings of abandonment, fear and confusion that must run through them when their person, their reason for being, just drops them off somewhere has to be terrifying. He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. what country doesnt allow dogs/cats?). 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. We encourage you to exhaust all other options. When my father-in-law passed away, I went to his home and took possession of his dog no one wanted her and I feared she would be euthanized at a shelter. I consider pets family. 52,564 were adopted but 22,925 were owner surrender and adoption returns. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. Our Adoption Centers take in owned animals as well as stray cats and small animals. I surrendered a dog a few years ago because he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten. No way should they EVER be allowed to adopt again and yes, I .they had their chance and they blew it. Shelters are basically giving dogs away just to make room for more, only to get them returned. To surrender an animal, please use this link to fill out . As was mentioned, most will NOT make it out alive. They should never ever be able to adopt nor own another pet, EVER!!! Pets are family, and family is furever!!!! Somewhat. We were told he was a lab/boxer mix. We are closed on Mondays. Adopting an animal is not a trial run! Re-Homing. I think that yes there should be some regulation, and a big roster with all the info; when, why, who, and maybe even the emotional state of the owners at the time of giving up the animal. There are alternatives and often it takes time to rehome. Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. I personally feel it depends on the situation and it should be a case by case basis. 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. Why was your dog hit be a car? Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. No And no. I would have to know the circumstances. These are the types of incentives that people need in order to adopt and remain committed. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. 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