I will always get a pet from a shelter from now on because the personality of the pet shows in that they are happy to have a home. Last week, after 8 solid months of trying to convince my dog to be the good boy he used to be hed always been anxious but it had just gotten so much worse I surrendered him to the shelter. If your shelter is still high kill today, then their current director isnt doing their job very well. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. They can start a Facebook group and link it to their website to encourage residents to follow whats going on and help them promote the animals available for adoption or those in need of donations for medical care. They should ever be able to adopt another dog. No,no and no. NO, they shouldnt be allowed to adopt another animal, but there are pet shops, private sellers and give aways, so how are can it ever be controlled?? I believe NOunfortunately there are people who have no choicebut that being saidI have health issues and worry about my old girl Ethel, a beagle that I adopted from a rescue groupwhen I went into the hospital, more then once, I have asked friends if they could take her onshe is not a dog most people would want because she is old, becoming deaf, and does not play or walk muchbut one of my friends said she would take her, other friends said they would make sure she would not go to a shelterI also learned that the rescue group would take her back if anything happened to me, most of them doso if you cant keep your pet try to make arrangements for them or make sure to adopt from a rescue groupExcuses like getting a new dog, having a baby, the dog is getting old, or t he myriad of excuses Ive heard are NOT acceptablewe adopt our pets for LIFE! and so gratefull for a home, its unbelievable. Based on your suggestions here, I should not be able to adopt another animal for 10 years. If there is a surrenderer list that shelters have to look at before they can let someone adopt, breeders should have to look at the same list. Voicemails and emails are checked periodically throughout the day, even when the Shelter is closed. What one person feels is a legitimate reason, might not seem so to another. I just read a story this morning where an A** hole surrendered his 6 year old dog and then adopted a puppy. I also think its important that the screening process be more difficult for people to get a dog. This shouldnt mean I cant adopt now. Too many lame excuses. The first 3 all lived to be about 20 yrs old and died with me by their side ( my husband worked away from home, but is now retired). If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. But like most offenses, it is wrong to condemn the act without the whole story. If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. I agree with you, Michael. 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 could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. Even if the circumstances of the person have changed, you dump your dog at a kill shelter. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. It speaks volumes about a persons character if they are not capable of making a commitment to an animal. People take jobs and lose jobs but are expected to find work again. Have a database of people who adopt and if they return the pet, put the reason. 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. Dogs are family, they are not some piece of furniture or trash that you can get rid of when you feel like it. To begin the surrender process, please complete the intake questionnaire at the bottom of the page. Because of this biting tendency, it had to be given back to the rescue group. There are just so many cases that have a back story to them. That was on a Friday. I have three dogs and they are my family. I called the rescue centre as they had not informed me about this issue, they said I could return him (they do not euthanise there). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. 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. Again, Absolutely NOT!!! Absolutely, no pets should be sold on or around holidays. 5. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. I had to give my boxer back to AABR because he bit my 3 day old daughter while she was in my arms. Absolutely not. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. I didn't ask for money or anything. When you surrender your pet (s), please consider the expenses incurred by Capital Humane Society in evaluating and caring for your animal. People that just stop wanting one dog and will turn it into a shelter, even knowing it will probably be euthanized, will likely do it to another. These are the types of incentives that people need in order to adopt and remain committed. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. Became very attached then found out she was pregnant. There are many who will only surrender their as a last resort, due to homelessness or illness. NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! Then what? No amount of time would make me trust them again. We have no money. Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? Never. i turned him into out local shelter who said they knew of a person who wanted a protection dog. Conditionally, yes they should. My heart broke at that picture knowing what was going to happen to those animals. If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. KINSTON, NC (WNCT) Janice arrived at the Lenoir County SPCA as an owner surrender. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. All images and names which are not the property of The Dogington Post are the property of their respective owners. Done it once probably do it again! I cant imagine turning in my rescued Sibe. I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. And so I still say no! 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. 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. And to make matters worse, the escape artistry was increasing. Perhaps they are young and not knowledgeable at the time and of course the shelters dont educate them. 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!!! If a person cannot provide all of these requirements, they need to find a safe place that will. I know I was young and ignorant once..and Ill bet a lot of other folks were too. Otherwise, YES to all questions. If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. These people need to be red-flagged as high-risk for future adoption privaledges. A registry sounds like a good idea too! WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? People go through hard times or try to do the best for an animal the only way they know how. It was not easy. As well as people contemplating buying a pet, should maybe have to go through a waiting period, one week, or even a few days so theres no chance of impulse buying. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! I tried treats. I know this is an old post but I just wanted to rehash my own story as its such an open wound. Before PAWS can take custody of your pet, you need to submit a surrender form for the animal. These irresponsible pet owners make me sick. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. But this continues the cycle. But thats ME..and as of this time in my life (50s), My pets have all been with me till death. Nor, will we give the animal you surrendered special treatment over another animal. Adopting an animal is not a trial run! Youd rather they not surrender the dog but let it suffer from lack of veterinary care, food, or attention or let it fend for itself. Lets not put everyone in the same barrel, here, folks. So to all of those of you who think I should NEVER, EVER, EVER be allowed to adopt another pet, ever during the rest of my life think about your opinion, and try not to bruise your mind when you jump down off your high horse.. 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. Then I think again, behavior issues etc I work rescue, 24/7 for nearly 20 years. But there are just some circumstances that just cant be helped: deployment, loss of job, deportation, couple breaks up, not educated enough about owning a dog, etc. what country doesnt allow dogs/cats?). Also, if a dog gets older they feel like they cant afford the vet bills so they just get rid of it and get another one. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. I will live in a tent or under a bridge before I would ever part with my fur childrenand they would be right there with me. But keeping a list might be difficiult. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. Period. Nowadays, too many people are totally irresponsible animal owners . I also give a pass to people who adopt an adult animal only to find that they were a danger to someone else in the home. 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. 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. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. He became aggressive for no apparent reason. They should be getting fined for dropping off their pets and no sorry u are not allowed to back in the building EVER!!!!!! There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. We have rescued 4 dogs and we already had our own and when we find someone who wants them I question them and tell them I want to see where they live. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. Adopting a fur baby is a life long commitment and one should really think about this seriously. Your dog would have preferred living in a car with you. Money we just didnt have. If anyone can nonchalantly leave a family pet to die in a kill shelter, then a public list to identify them so that rescue groups, breeders and other shelters will know that this is NOT a person that should have another dog. If it hadnt been for the bowel obstruction and the huge expenses the whole thing would have been, we never would have made the decision we made. I dont see how they can be stopped from adopting again other than a National Registry. 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.. I think there should be a registry for this, just as there should be a registry for animal abuse. Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. Social media, rescues and then as a last resort, a no kill center..even if I had to drive miles away and lie about my residence to do so. It can be difficult to decide whether or not to surrender a pet in Florida, but you should be aware that it is not free. never! There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. 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. 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. I got a dog not knowing the extra care it needed but is it hard but I would never give her up. 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. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. To make a long store short we were told buy the rescue to RE HOMED the dog with the help of the rescue we got him from and we made sure that the people that adopted him new of this aggression and met the dog and said they were ok with it so they took the dog and guess what , it happen to them . I dont care what the reason is for surrender. No, any one who can part with a Dog and no matter what reason, dosent deserve to have another, I for one would never trust them, If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. People should treasure the time they have left with their dog as they get older! Mid-South Spay Neuter's regular prices for spay/neuter are $55 & up for cats ($35 for feral cats) and $80 & up for dogs. Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! We know ourselves that we would do without before having to give up our critters for any reason. It simply did not work. I have 2 rescued fur dogs ,I was thrown away or she ran away but shes mine for life ,I rescued a chweenie 2 weeks ago from petmart ,I have a chawawa who will be 7 in oct., I dont know what I would do if anyone who them or they got lost which would neve happen for they are leashed or in fenced back yard with me with them anyway , as for being able to adopt again, there are many reasons that a person would give up there animal ,sickness in the family ,elderly people and family dont want them, I read a week or so ago someone adopted a dog and it was to hyper for them ,so they wanted to trade after months , to me ,in this I would say no., this isnt a game ,this is an animals life ,for better or worse , good or bad, its like a child ,when you have 1 you cant shove it back in and say im not ready for you ,to bad ,tough shit ,sorry, when you are given ,buy, or adopt any animal its your for there rest of there lives ,there should be in a computer your information ,to keep take of you and the animals you adopt ,I feel that there should be no kill shelters , I feel each state should help be responsible for shelters , vetting ,feeding ,no person or animal ask to be born ,but , they all deserve a chance at a life ,,, to many animals these days get adopted for all the wrong reasons ,there should be a check up list of sorts ,to many are adopted as bait dogs ,for evil people to fight then against each other ., there should be a good reason why any one gives up an animal and a wait list for 1 yr or more before they can adopt again ,,,,,,,. I have been the shelter shepherd for a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for 10 years. In many counties, that is a citation with a court date. People with good reason can find a no kill shelter a rescue organization or a family member. 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. Theyre clearly not capable of caring for a pet. That would make the person more aware of the responsibilities to own a pet. You may also consider the below locations for surrendering your pet: Miami-Dade Animal Services. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. You throw one away, then you dont deserve another!! Some facilities don't allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. When he came to me, life was made complete. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, so think really hard before taking on this big responsibility. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! Please call (407) 351-7722 or use the chat feature below for more information. When is enough enough? 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. 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. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. So, yes. He/she is after all a member of the family. spayed and find homes for her kittens. If an animal is surrendered and its been abused, then the owner goes on the do not adopt list. 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? No And no. Never should they be allowed to adopt! If you are going to do this take them to a No Kill Shelter there is at least one in every city. Absolutely not. I probably should have thought better the second time; I really believed my cat would be OK with a dog as she had before. 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. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. A fur kid is for life!!!! If you cant do it to a child you shouldnt be allowed to do it to a dog. In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read Everything, I thought, was going as planned. These people do not get it. Most reputable rescues/shelters want an adopter to surrender back to them versus just abandoning, giving away or surrendering to another organization. Abuse. The owners could become so ill that they no longer can take good care of their beloved furbabies. Um, no. stray cat. People need to realize that BEFORE getting the cute kitten or puppy. Unfortunately, the dogs were found (together) just outside of the neighborhood associations radar. 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? Why are you considering surrendering your pet? So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! No they should not be able to get another dog. Work with people to help them place their animals. Circumstances, really, truly matter. I suppose it really depends on the circumstances. 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