As compassionate rescuers and animal-loving people, it's important not shame people for surrendering their pets. never! Giving a dog up to a kill shelter is a different story, we are not all the same. I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. Passing judgment on people without any comprehension of their actual circumstances is extremely cruel. absolutely not. I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again, no. 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. They should be getting fined for dropping off their pets and no sorry u are not allowed to back in the building EVER!!!!!! Adopting a pet from a rescue is startlingly similar to adopting a human baby from an adoption agency. I know I was young and ignorant once..and Ill bet a lot of other folks were too. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. 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 . All of my dogs came from shelters and I cant imagine life without them. Surrendering a pet arises from many situations. People make mistakes all the time and people can also change and become better people. 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. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? I am under severe stress wth a husband who has cancer. 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. Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . This is animal abuse, in my opinion. People who betray that trust should not be given another chance to betray an animal. I will in time get another dog. My fur babies are family, you dont give family away! Others see their dogs as untrainable they should simply be worked with. That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. Just like animal abusers, they should go on a worldwide animal abuse registry (during and after their prison time). When I found my first dog, Jackson, he was healthy and happy and wonderfulthen he was seriously injured by baby coyotes when my mom let him run a little too far by himself. 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 . These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! 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. Um, no. He was beyond protective of my youngest. The restriction should be broader though and encompass dog breeders and puppy retailers. SHOOT, SHOVEL and Shut UP method. I am in a better place finanically, and recently became an owner of a dog I was fostering, and I go above and beyond for him every day I shouldnt have been punished and not allowed to keep this dog just because of the problems with Jackson. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. Absolutely not! 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. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. To me unless its a matter of death or serious illness there should be no reason for them to take them to a shelter knowing they are going to be put to sleep. Get off your high horse people. In training for him in the course of 2 years I had him in doggie boot camp I had a private trainer my dog was still unpredictable when I lived in my apartment he attached a kid. This could be easier on you both as it is a quick transition and you can see your cat again. YES!! If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. I surrendered a dog a few years ago because he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten. 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!!!!! if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. 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. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. We are closed on Mondays. Stop trying to act like you can fully predict what is going to happen in a month or so after getting a pet. Of course they should not be allowed to adopt again. My older pup, however, was supervised by a woman whose husband didnt like dogs- so around 2:30 p.m., not even an hour after Id located the dogs, she texted me that she had to have the humane society pick him up. 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. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. KC Pet Project is typically unable to accept same day surrenders. Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. Dont trust my word. With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! None of which they wanted to deal with or heal. A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. There are about 80 board-certified veterinary behaviorists around the country, as well as knowledgeable certified applied animal behaviorists . If you are not ready or unsure, then move on! Or people may lie to stay off the list. No, they should absolutely loose their privilege. In the end, I had to relinquish her to the Humane Society (no kill) as I figured this was her best chance to find a home. But then I got to thinking: things change. Generally, when a person surrenders their animal to a shelter, they have no further rights to that animal. Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. Yes, absolutely. speaks volumes. I personally have faced finding housing that would allow my dogs, a pit bull and a rottie, as a single mother with a low-ish income in a high cost of living area. I did not give my dog up to a kill shelter. Shelters really do want the very best for your dog. I am very upset that the South still does not enforce spay and neuter laws better than they are doing. Never, never!!! An animal is not a disposable object. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. 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 called everyone I knew and asked what to do. 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. 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. am all for a registry!!! If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. Dont deny them the opportunity. No, there should 100% be exceptions for a ban. You throw one away, then you dont deserve another!! Of course, there are ways around that, such as having a friend or family member adopt the pet. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we may get a small commission. BUT, there are extenuating circumstances at times in peoples lives..and I think based on just THIS story we are all judging these people. 2-In the event that they are saying that it is an emergency surrender they should provide proof that there is a reason for the surrender. All are rescues. Anybody who adopts from a shelter/rescue is most likely well aware of the plight of the majority of shelter animals, and would be hard-pressed to relinquish a dog to the same shitty situation it came from, if they have a smidgeon of a conscience. So what do we dobuy from a breeder. It wasnt even called a shelter and Im sure those poor cats were all killed within a few minutes of our driving away. The loss of his brother caused such anxiety in my furry friend that, even though we had three cats also, he couldnt stand to be alone at all. 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 No do not let them adopt ever again! There are many reasons people have to rehome. They would do it again! 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. This infuriates me to no end!! A dog is for the life of your dog. Adopt a Pet. A pet of any kind is a forever pet. I tried everything. So while I understand the negative reactions to a lot of the silly reasons people surrender their pets I'm cautious to lump everyone whose done so together. However, if they had to surrender the dog due to sickness, homelessness or other extremely trying circumstances, I would consider it if they can prove to me that their lives are under control. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. These people do NOT deserve to adopt again, as I am sure they will surrender again Because of this biting tendency, it had to be given back to the rescue group. cats)! Shelters need to show the same compassion to humans that they claim to show yo animals. How can you regulate the unregulateable? Someone who surrenders a pet to a rescue or no-kill shelter because there are circumstances that force them to give up their pet, yes. For ME personally, I would go to every effort to find somewhere for my dog. 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. Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! Even knowing that they'll be adopted again, you're still going to feel crummy. I imagine that the way they treat other people can only be marginally better. A RESOUNDING NO TO ANYONE WHO DUMPS BEING ALLOWED TO ADOPT OR FOSTER A PET AGAIN EVER. I knew what I was getting myself into taking those dogs into my home and hv no regrets.I love them dearly and wd do it all over again as they hv become an essential part of my life. Hmmm. IF in time they want to adopt again there must be strict conditions that are followed up on to ensure they are followed! If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. We have rescued 5 other dog with out every having to return one over our last 64 years on this earth. I wish there was a way to flag the names of individuals who harmed their pet before giving them up. Animals are not toys to be discarded when they get old or you want a new toy. Give em a break for heavens sake. 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. I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. It is a home that someone made a shelter for those who are having hard time in this economy and its a remarkable thing that their are good people out there still in this world that are able to help those in need. No. 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. As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! Then a resounding no, with placement on a nationwide list of do not adopt forever. Absolutely not, moving is not a good reason to surrender your pet. 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? The fact your initial answer went from a sensible and reservedly 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). No. I cant understand how anyone can just throw away a pet. every night they give a public list of the dogs that will be murdered if not adopted next noon. If I could have taken them with me, I would have. These poor animals go through so much anywayhow cruel to put them back into a shelter only to die. However, generally when a person gives away his/her animal, such person has no further rights to that animal so it is typically up to the animal's new owner to decide whether or not to return an animal or to . ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! If it a superficial reason, then no. So that any adopted dogs are abandoned it could be traced back to the human. No,no and no. I am as outraged as anyone by some of the reasons people give for abandoning their pets. I had return my rescue dog for unprovoked aggressiveness even our vet called me to specifically urge me to return this dog and now Im blacklisted. It was bad. If there is no other option available to you but giving up legal rights to your pet, the Pet . And their names should be added to a registered no adopt list! A few get a more chances if reserved, but if the person that is supposed to pick them up doesnt show next day they go back to the list. There is a $50 fee for relinquishing a pet. For example; if someone had a large breed dog who had always been very gentle. Many, many shelters these days have rescue and foster programs to give them more time to find homes for the dogs. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? Photo: elianerei. In short, it really depends upon the reason they surrendered their dog AND if they surrendered their dog to a No-kill shelter. 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. People can and do change I remember as a child, riding with my mom to surrender our cat and her litter of kittens to our local pound. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. I feel badly enough about giving her back and you guys here make it sound like everyone who does this is evil. Other times, people think they must give up their pet because they do not know how to handle a particular issue. If you have no choice but to surrender your pet, SJRAS accepts owner surrendered pets by appointment only as the number of animals we can take in daily depends on the number of open kennels or cat cages we have available. the office staff should be made aware of this . He was only 2 years old; he has such a long happy life ahead of him. She has been on medication since I rescued her from the pound at 8-9 years of age and having been run over by a car. Animals are precious and depend on us for love and care. Call 412-345-0348 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff about the pet you are looking to surrender. 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. My dog became ill twice and, with the stress and expense, I decided to put him to sleep. I think it dependssometimes folks do stupid things when they are ignorant. Join our mailing list to receive the latest dog news, recall alerts, and giveaways! 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.. 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? That decision should be made on an case by case basis. This is an easy NO for most and a maybe for a couple situations. But I also had a baby to take care of, and as much as I loved my dog, my baby and our financial stability were a priority over putting ourselves into debt for such an expensive surgery (that had no real guarantee of succeeding, and even if it did he would most likely develop chronic problems as a result). Of course not. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. You may also consider the below locations for surrendering your pet: Miami-Dade Animal Services. Maybe they fell on hard times and couldnylon provide for the animal properly? It might kick you in the ass on the way down. "She is very . Now retired after 35+ years, I have adopted a dog (setter) I have always wanted, and will keep until she or I die. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. Why should they be able to adopt again? Nope they need no pets , peoples like that should be on data warn all the shelters from them I know many folks who unknowingly bought a dog from a pet store not knowing about puppy mills and were aghast after they found out. There are plenty of valid circumstances for surrendering a pet. Oh, it worked just tickety-boo for me, no doubt (and by the way, its spelt allowed, not aloud). Their unconditional love for me demands the same in return. The movie ended with Wendy continuing without Lucy. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. To me, they at least deserve someone to mourn their death. Your information should be on file somewhere. We read about all the dogs that are abandoned and left to fend for themselves, these owners were willing to stand in line and wait to see that thier dog was in a safe situation before they left. Monday-Friday: 10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Making the decision to have a pet means a responsibility that last many years. She bit me so bad one time that it went to the bone. Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. Answer (1 of 5): I wouldn't count on it, especially if the dog has been adopted already. If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. They would never know that there was any kind of a hardship, because they would be cared for just like always. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. If they are too lazy or stingy to take care of one dog/cat, common sense tells you they are not going to take care of the next one! Every situation is different. I live on a farm a deal with a dozen cats and 2 to 3 dogs a year. If your shelter is still high kill today, then their current director isnt doing their job very well. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. I was trying to help her. Certainly less would die every year. They should also be fingerprinted. DCHS provides a variety of services for our community. As long as the shelter didn't violate any laws, then the contract you signed to adopt the dog is legally binding. I had to give my boxer back to AABR because he bit my 3 day old daughter while she was in my arms. This is a no brainer! I love Freeway like he was my child and this is the first dog I ever had. (Which has already happened.) My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. If they are a serial owner surrender, then yes! Absolutely not! Even though there may be extenuating circumstances, those who surrender a pet should be barred from having the chance to adopt again. A current driver's license or state identification is required to surrender a pet. Depends on circumstances. Those that surrender an animal just because (whatever excuse) should not be able to ever own any animal. Totally agree people who surrendered any animal should be put on do not adopt list You know how many animals will be saved due to this list.. gr8 idea. There is no excuse for dumping you dog in a kill shelter. 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. So, yes. Adopting an animal is not a trial run! he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. Not everyone knows theres another alternative. There should MOST DEFINITELY be a national registry database that requires all adopters to register online using a license or legal I.D. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. Adopting a fur baby is a life long commitment and one should really think about this seriously. It's to help them. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. If you surrender it knowing it will more than likely be euthanized then you dont deserve a pet rock let alone another live animal. Hell, they do t deserve to have a house plant let alone an animal. If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time I know dogs bring me SO much joy and have taught me so much. He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. Some people adopt with the idea that-If we dont like it-bring it back. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. Adoptions are on the rise too as its now becoming more and more cool to adopt a rescued dog rather than buying an unhealthy, inbred dog from a backyard breeder/puppy mill. A dog should not have to suffer, have to die, because of idiot humans. But we refuse to neuter/spay and continue to do this to animals. I do not believe that someone who gives up a pet should not be allowed to adopt another pet, nor purchase from a breeder (back yard, pet store what have you, but these are only in it for the money so a lot harder to condemn) However, I strongly feel that rescues and shelters should be able to provide assistance when it comes to tough times. .they had their chance and they blew it. That's normal. 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. 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. Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. People who abuse or surrender should NEVER be allowed to adopt or buy another animal again. If they cant keep a lifetime commitment, they should never be allowed to have ANY pet again. **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . Surrender fee: $150. PERIOD!!!!!!!! So how dare anybody tells me I should not adopt again.I grew up with dogs all my life.these dogs have a bad reputation because of humans. But only if the surrender was justifiable should these people be given that second chance. 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. A girlfriend doesnt like it, a move, the apartment doesnt allow dogs, getting married, having a baby, cant afford yearly vet care, cant afford to feed it, its too big, never spayed so now there is a litter, behavioral issues because the puppy was never trained or fixed, the dog has a medical condition, the dog is old, its taking too much time or no time to give. Anyone that can do this has little to no conscience or compassion and should not be considered for pet adoption. Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. 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. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. People are always quick to judge. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.. It would depend on why they are surrendering the pet. Do they give the dog back they should be banned from adoption. Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. A person who gave away his/her animal can certainly make a request to get the animal back and can offer to pay for the animal. I know each person has their reason, and ive had to give up a few pets of mine in the past for specific reasons, but i NEVER take them to a kill shelter, and most of the time i find someone whom i trust to take them in as their own 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. My first inclination is to say no but it isnt always black & white. It was the hottest day of the day and they somehow got out in the middle of the night. Broke skin and she had a black eye for almost a week. 2334 or (760) 681-5751, email spayneuter@sdhumane.org, or visit Spay and Neuter and Reduced-Fee Spay & Neuter Services. 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. I felt for this dog and wanted to help her. 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