ANYONE who has touched a hair on any animal, should be banned forever from having Pets. Absolutely. I would like to just say, NO but there are one or two reasons that they surrendered for the best of the dog and didnt just dump them or worse. He was a mess he was good to most humans but did not get along with Hispanics and dogs or cats. What if they cant afford to get it the necessary shots, food, or medical attention that it needs to keep it healthy and they surrender it to a no kill shelter or rescue? Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. There are rescues out there for every type of dog. Or people may lie to stay off the list. Then we can begin working with them to save more lives. It was sad but I did whats right. If the 60-day return policy has expired, you will not receive a gift card. There was once a lady that was being evicted from her home and couldnt take the dog with her to the homeless shelter. Oh and by the way, is everyone that is so staunch about never adopting an animal again also equally against ABORTION? Not everyone surrenders their dog because they are evil people. the moon? Puppy mills should be shut down and should be a federal offense! Unfortunately bad times hit folks and if no harm is done and people take every measure to ensure the animals well being, then yes, they should be given a second chance when they recover. No. I consider pets family. The familys children had slept on the dog, ate with the dog, been guarded by the dog, played all kinds of games with the dog. Both are more dangerous than being kindly euthanized. I dont care what the circumstances are. People who walk into a shelter and hand over the leash and dump their famly members should NEVER be able to do that to another living being again. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! My husband and I have had many dogs during out lives, some rescues and some from puppies all with different issues or not. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? Now, are you telling me that Im not fit to 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. As someone who has only had rescues all of my life, I cannot imagine someone doing this intentionally, knowing the outcome. Would you take your child to a kill shelter? That was on a Friday. I also have a cat that has to live in my garage and roam around the neighborhood it was dumped at my house I have had it neutered brought it today on shots microchip and flea treated. THERE DEFINITELY NEED TO BE A WATCH LIST!! I know this is an old post but I just wanted to rehash my own story as its such an open wound. and so gratefull for a home, its unbelievable. Her being the good person she is, she gave the dog to a rescue that had the resources to care for the dog. I tried treats. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! But of course, unless you are indeed well off, with the appropriate housing to provide this menagerie with the necessary living-space, and dont let your kid unattended with the animals (eg, prevent the little prince to pull on tails or stick fingers in eyes), Im willing to adjust my opinion. I was on a thread the other night and we were talking about exactly this. Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! But where does the money come for that when so many shelters are already strapped for funds? What we need is people and this is something the kids can do and just bring the parents when it is authority time. if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. Its a very touchy situation, because in SOME few cases the owner might have no other alternative than giving up their pet. No!!!!! 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. And also makes you sound holier than thou. 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). Think Adoption First! Peoples situations and lives can change and sometimes people need a second chance as much as the pets. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. For example; if someone had a large breed dog who had always been very gentle. 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. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. 2334 or (760) 681-5751, email spayneuter@sdhumane.org, or visit Spay and Neuter and Reduced-Fee Spay & Neuter Services. 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. It is always with a heavy heart we accept a surrendered pet to our shelter. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. Some people adopt with the idea that-If we dont like it-bring it back. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. Hell no! Now if the owner passes away and they have no next of kin, than that is another story. He cant walk at all. Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer These people do not deserve the companionship of animals who would put their owners life before their own in a dangerous situation. They should be allowed to if their circumstances change for the better. Surrendering a pet arises from many situations. He was re-adopted and I pray hes happy and treated well. The difference is once they get back on their feet they can get their pet back. By that time, the new Lab puppy that I got because the shelter told me to, will have lived his entire life with no companion, but if I send him back to the shelter, Ill be banned for life? I am under severe stress wth a husband who has cancer. The people that turn in pets into shelters, their names need to put on a registry so that when they try to adopt again, their names are flagged and the application is denied. So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. . Please note we are located in Lynnwood, Washington 20 miles north of Seattle. Instead of condemning people who had to make a heartbreaking choice, try educating people about their options. And I never got another dog until I could make this a forever home.valuable and painful lesson learned! 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. Surrendering your Pet to the MSPCA. There needs to be a national DO NOT ADOPT list for every state. That's normal. But his veterinarian told us that if we couldnt pay for the surgery, the best thing we could do was take him to the Humane Society where they would do the surgery and adopt him out. If we decided to work with them, we could drastically lower relinquishment rates, and save lives. We should have a DNA list. PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! Pets are family and family is furever!!!! I would live in my car with my dog until I found a suitable place to live. 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. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. Please contact the shelter at (740) 369-7387 if you have any questions. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. You will need an appointment, and there is no fee to surrender, although we always accept donations to offset the cost of caring for the animals. Our dog and cat are part of our family and nothing less. Surrendering a pet to a shelter is a very serious offense, especially a kill shelter. The one that took my Beagle ended up dropping him off with a neighbor who did doggie foster care, where he stayed for about three hours until I got off work. If your local shelter is high kill, then approach them and offer to start a foster or rescue program. If it keeps a few more animals out of shelters, well its better than pet store or breeder purchases because the person is rejected by shelters. No, they shouldnt. **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . I signed the release forms- giving my dog to the shelter so he could be put down, but I didnt bring him there. As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! He was from a dog fighting ring went I got him. 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. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. 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. Some one that did not care would just let it fend for itself and dump it anywhere. I have a dog from that south Fl shelter. We have no money. As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! 1-Every person that surrenders should have to fill out papers as to why they are surrendering. Do you really think the shelter operated on your dog and made that pet available for adoption? We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! But, it was a problem for us. Even if the circumstances of the person have changed, you dump your dog at a kill shelter. Now her comes a dose of reality, if the animals doesnt make it to our house, it may end up a farm that uses 3s method of animal removal. My husband and I adopted an 8 week old Lab mix over 3 years ago, and I have always said that I would live in my car before I would part with that dog. Never say never Sometimes people actually grow up and understand and regret what they have done in the past. It was bad. Some people should not have pets OR children. Theyre a lifetime commitment, their lifetime. They could at least research and locate a No Kill Shelter for their pet. No they should not adopt. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. Think about it: where do you suppose all these people got their dogs in the first place? People who have the heartless wrenching guts to do something like this do not deserve the love of an animal. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? Please allow 72 hours for a response. Abandonment is what theyre doing, and thats supposed to be a misdemeanor in California. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. They only become that way when they are ignored. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. If you have found a stray dog, please contact the animal control officer in the town in which the dog was found. The owners could become so ill that they no longer can take good care of their beloved furbabies. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. sorry. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. We do not have a vet clinic on site and cannot provide . Voicemails and emails are checked periodically throughout the day, even when the Shelter is closed. Copyright 2022 Dogington Post. Not that no kill shelters are bad but I prefer rescue groups that bring the animal into their home so it never have to sit in a kennel or a cage. Even after offering my vets contact info to affirm our story they still wont adopt to us. Think before you leap, it should be forever. 5500 dog are killed everyday in this country, so get out of your own selfish way and realize you are part of the problem. 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. If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? Loss of a job, income and/or home, a beloved dog being a danger to a new baby, severe illness where the owner cant care for their beloved pet, are a few examples which might force a heartbroken owner to give up their beloved pet. 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. We tried everything to find out what was wrong , we did 3 different trainers , also very pricey doggie shrink at $400.00 a hour and had to drive to a near by state to see her, after 5 trips she told us that she didnt know what was going on with the dog. In most instances no, it's not. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. Your dog would have preferred living in a car with you. I managed to make it happen, but it was HARD, and I was not sure Id be able to pull it off either time. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! Surrendering often happens when an animal is too much work, or they dont value the creature enough to keep it. I have never surrendered a dog and would never do that. I rushed there to get my dog, having been in a meeting for work 45 minutes away, having begged my husband who worked nearby to do and him refusing because it wasnt his job anymore. I called the humane society and asked them to hold off, they said they couldnt. This is not a justifiable excuse at all. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? 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. I worked Animal Control for several years and there are very few that should be allowed to adopt again, but there were a very few that I would have to say because of the circumstances, I would have to say yes. Do you know that there are people who only like puppies? Required fields are marked *. And absolutely not!! he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to However, this year I adopted a dog who ended up being a danger to my adopted cat and my dads adopted chihuahua because she had very strong prey drive. I think there should be a law against it. I see the neglect dogs face daily, even those from what looks like wonderful families dogs serve their purpose; you would think the least they could do is care for them, brush, bathe and get their teeth cleaned! Check with the original shelter. God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. 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. Getting a pet is a lifetime commitment, through thick & thin, illnesses, surgeries, etc. I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. I think each situation is different BUT, there are many no-kill shelters out there and if you feel the need to dump off someone you promised to care for at least see to it that you bring that poor creature to a no-kill shelter. 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. A large black Lab puppy. 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. 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. But some people should not be allowed to adopt again like if they just dont want it anymore, say its too old (without very expensive medical conditions), or like one guy I saw at my local shelter, didnt want that particular gender. 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