Th They should ever be able to adopt another dog. someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should not be allowed to adopt again. 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. 4. I dont care what the circumstances are. It just breaks my heart for these animals! no way should they be allowed another pet! I got a dog not knowing the extra care it needed but is it hard but I would never give her up. It depends on the reason they had to surrender the animal. Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. These people should NEVER be able to get another furbaby. Pets are not disposible and no matter what hoops they have to jump through to take their pets with them, They must make the appropriate arrangements to take their pets with them. I was going to have her Having a pet is a life long commitment. Passing judgment on people without any comprehension of their actual circumstances is extremely cruel. After about a year and a half of everyone coexisting peacefully the one and a half-year-old boxer border collie mix decided she was going to not only attack but also try to attack and kill my Tibetan terrier mix. They should not be allowed to adopt again because its just allowing people to continue the cycle. When you arrive for your surrender appointment, please bring your photo ID and any medical records you have for the animal. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. The Dogington Post is dedicated to finding the best products for dogs and we will never recommend a product that we dont love. I know there are some shelters in rural areas (poorly run shelters, in my opinion) where locals bring in their healthy older dog (or even young adult dog), surrender it, then walk into the kennel and pick up a puppy. There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. . They will just go seek out a dog for free somewhere, and we all know how easy that is to do. I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. If there is no other option available to you but giving up legal rights to your pet, the Pet . What the heck is wrong with people? As she stomped away the damn dog jumped up and bit her face by her eye. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. 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. When you get a dog or cat they become family. Personal Pet The decision to surrender a personal pet can be a difficult one. Yes they should be put on a(No Adopt List). that was almost 20 years ago and i have NEVER done that again. Sometimes people who would be good pet owners have family emergencies they have no control over, death and major illnesses, or the pet might have a medical problem that the new owner just cant handle. 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. These people need to be red-flagged as high-risk for future adoption privaledges. I dont think everyone that chooses to give up their pets should never be allowed to adopt again, just as there are reasons that some people give up their own children for adoption and that doesnt mean they will never be able to have children of their own, but I think the vast majority who give up their pets, especially those who bring them to kill shelters, SHOULD be on a forbidden list. Absolutely not! We dont know what the case may have been: maybe it was a poverty issue, loss of job and could no longer take care of the dog, maybe the person was now deployed, deported, maybe the person wasnt as educated as they originally thought on the idea of owning a dog, and the best option was to surrender the dog. Appointments will be scheduled once the pets Personality Profile has been reviewed. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances beyond anyones control. She very nearly killed my dads dog and wouldve killed my cat if I ever made any mistake in separating them in different areas of the house. 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. 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. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. 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. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! I say yes. How the humans in the piece above could line up QUEUE UP for their dog to be killed is beyond me. Those humans who do that they sould be put on a list and never give them the oportunity to have a dog or cat or other pet in their selfish life. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. Hell NO,,, if you can just dump a beating, breathing, living being then you dont deserve another. Please consider the following before surrendering your pet. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. But, it was a problem for us. I have told my husband if I get a horribly expensive disease to get me pain meds and let me die. I signed the release forms- giving my dog to the shelter so he could be put down, but I didnt bring him there. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. Humane Society of Broward County. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? In those six years, she bit all my neighbors who came in my house or near it, she ruined anything in her path and started peeing in the house. You better have a very good reason! No!!!! I truly hope that each and every one of them gets their paybackin as inhumane a means as what those poor babies were going to be subjected to! It simply did not work. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. Those that surrender an animal just because (whatever excuse) should not be able to ever own any animal. These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. I brought them into my house for the weekend until the pound opened on Monday but I knew nothing about them including health. Definitely NOT!!! I am involved with several rescue groups, & have learned of hundreds of heartbreaking stories. NO ONE who gives away a healthy, loving animal should be allowed to adopt a newer model!!!! I took on a boy recently who is considered a bite case these owners stressed and agonized about giving him up. I agree I just had to give up my dog back to the humane society because I found out I am severely allergic to her . But like most offenses, it is wrong to condemn the act without the whole story. A current driver's license or state identification is required to surrender a pet. Their name should go down on a national registry. Absolutely not. A person who gives up their dog or cat should not be able to adopt again because they will only do it again when the animal becomes too much work for them. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. I agree with Adriana somewhat. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. 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. Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. When by surrendering her was giving her a better life? Answered by. 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. Of the dogs we rescue over 4-5 years old up to the serious seniors all need dental work that costs rescue about $1000 each. Maybe a better screening process is needed. Thats stupid. Orange County residents can surrender their owned pet at the facility with an appointment. 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. No, in general, they should not be permitted to adopt again. 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. Nope they need no pets , peoples like that should be on data warn all the shelters from them There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. 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. So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. Depends on circumstances. 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. I think that the people who are selling or adopting the pet out have a responsibility to make sure the adopter is informed,financially equipped and ready for the responsibility. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. yes they should all be adopted and given to good homes. If they simply could not afford to feed or care for that animal, I think there should be a way for them to be boarded at some shelters, and this person volunteer their time there to help cover the expenses. Puppy mills need to be abolished. Remi has now been adopted and I believe her four kittens have been adopted. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. Not everyone knows theres another alternative. Should I never be able to adopt again because I made the heart-wrenching choice to protect the life of my cat by returning my dog to the shelter, where she had a chance to be adopted by a family who didnt have a cat and would be able to love her without putting another animals life at risk? absolutely not. There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. Until I am 38 years old, and my children are 22, 19 and 14. I am simply amazed at how judgmental people are when it comes to things they know absolutely nothing about. So my only option was to surrender her to the Humae Society. Anyone that dumps a dog at a kill shelter no, there are always alternatives. No, they should not be able to adopt again. But, in so many cases, the just tired of taking care of the animal. Getting a pet is a lifetime commitment, through thick & thin, illnesses, surgeries, etc. Those cases are not ok. 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). Should the need arise, Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our "Think Adoption First" program to find a loving home for every animal. I do not regret taking him to the pound. Its not a possession, its a commitment to living, feeling creature and you should respect that and take it seriously. If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. Most animals travel in packs or families and when you abandon them, they know it and they dont ever fully recover. NO. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. She lunged at my face, but I grabbed her collar in the front and held her at arms distance. Yes and no. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. We dont know the circumstance. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! To me that is the same as animas cruelty. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? This is not a casual decision, its life and life happens. 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. We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. I love Freeway like he was my child and this is the first dog I ever had. I have three dogs and they are my family. No,no and no. Done it once probably do it again! People have different reasons for doing things and nobody loves dogs more than we do. Being a Pet Parent comes with tons of responsibility and anyone who thinks that they can just turn a family member in, does not deserve the chance to do it to another animal. Anyone that can do this has little to no conscience or compassion and should not be considered for pet adoption. 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. Appointment-based pet intake is beneficial for the pet and for the community. To dump an elderly pet in a shelter is one of the most cold hearted things a person can do and you do not deserve the pleasure of adopting another while the one you dumped will most likely be killed. 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. terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. 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. I think there should be a rule about this. They are doing what is in the dogs interest rather than selfishly keeping the dog out of their need and then watch the dog die. If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. Anyone who gives up a loving pet has no business having another pet. NEVER allow them to have another dog they can abandon when they dont want it anymore for WHATEVER reason. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. 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. Absolutely not. No rescue in the Washington, DC area will let me rescue a dog now. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! They should never be allowed to own a pet again. 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. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. There needs to be a national DO NOT ADOPT list for every state. Would you take your child to a kill shelter? The restriction should be broader though and encompass dog breeders and puppy retailers. 101 and/or contact our Intake Coordinator at intake@lakehumane.org. No, there should 100% be exceptions for a ban. If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. Adopting an animal is not a temporary thing but a lifetime commitment. So many people surrender their dog because they are old, they cant potty train them, they are moving (where to? It was not easy. What is the difference with dumping in the country or in a shelter, as SHELTERS ARE CONSTANTLY OVERCROWDED, and in order to make room for more incoming animals they must sacrifice the oldest, the sickest, the ones who have been there the longest, or they have something against the breed, etc!!!! Horrendous. I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. 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