They should be red flagged! Not only do I think they should never be allowed to adopt another animal as long as theyre alive, I think that they should be euthanized as well! No never if you caused the death of one of your pets by putting them in a kill shelter you shouldnt be allowed another one. They love and trust us to be there for them just as they are there for us. No one wanted her. Theyre both friendly, but two separate families took them in for the day. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. 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. ), no ifs or buts about it! Hed just run. If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. Absolutely not. What you dont want to do is to discourage surrenders to the point where people just abandon their dogs to die, or where they take them out and shoot them so that they wont have that stigma of surrender attached to them. I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again if they dump their pet at a kill shelter. My husband and I were separated, and I lived in an apartment (no pets rule) and he had our dog; when he was killed in a car accident. Read their stories, and tell me if you think the persons that betrayed those dogs with an array of lame excuses are deserving to have another dog. I am in no way supportive of allowing a person who adopted a puppy because it was all cuddly and cute, then surrendered the pet because it grew into a dog, to adopt another one. 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. All are rescues. That is unforgivable in my book. Conclusion. There is a $35.00 fee for all animals accepted into our adoption program. There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. Everything, I thought, was going as planned. Look back at the paperwork you have on them or call the shelter to ask. You dont need to dump them in a shelter when you leave town any more. However this should be utilized to ONLY list the abusers (and I include those that surrender their dogs because he sheds and other such nonsense reasons. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly How many elderly people could use a companion, but cant afford one? Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. We have no money. 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. No. Some months back I noticed very skinny cat passing by my birdfeeder. Then I feel those folks should not be allowed to adopt again. They should never be allowed to own a pet again. So that owner surrenders the dog to be put down. But all of that is irrelevant if you've already taken the plunge and adopted without fully. was too much. That dog would not have made it through the 6 month rabies quarantine required to go to Japan with them, and at the time, the advertising for our shelter made it sound like we were no-kill (at the time, our live exit rate was 50% or less). NO ! I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. 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. terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. She kept trying to attack me. That person should be allowed to adopt again. ), the dog consequently wouldve been euthanised within the hour without even a chance to do it a 2nd time: Reason for me to believe its actually a toddler). The kicker? If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time Surrender fee: $150. Even when you are grouchy!!! One of my cats is super jealous and territorial and apparently hates kids (which were in the process of making more), were trying EVERYTHING, so if it doesnt work, I should be punished because I wasnt a good fit for this animal? I think your article is very skewed and fails to take into consideration the circumstances of the adopter. And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. There are millions of dogs killed every year in this county and the ones that dump their dogs are a part of those millions. 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. not just no but HELL no!!!! In Florids we have hurricanes and Anyone could become homeless at any moment and have to stay at a relative or friends home perhaps dog could not stay there and owner would have to take him to a No kill shelter and hope that he would get a good home. So many pets are dumped to be euthanized for flimsy reasons such as I cannot afford to have his broken leg set, I cannot afford to have her tumour removed, he/she is old and we want a new puppy. Re-Homing. They each get human interaction time and they each get animal interaction time, as well as outdoor time. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. The exception are very few and far between. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. How can you regulate the unregulateable? Yes! They should NEVER be allowed to adopt again! In general, no, a person giving up a dog or cat should not be allowed to adopt again. It was bad. Now, some of you think these standards are harsh, but walk on the other side of the road for a minute. If there is an incident, your dog bit your child or the neighbor and must be surrendered, no stigma. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. Some of these dogs make it out, they are rescued, fostered or adopted. I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. Sorry for the long post but NO-NO MORE ADOPTIONS AFTER SURRENDERING A DOG!!! 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. I see too many angry pet owners who declare because they couldnt meet the 45 hoops set by no kills (often for things like the couple both work fulltime according to the posters) so they just bought of a breeder. These are my Children, I LOVE THEM TO DEATH. I think it should be a case by case basis. Please consider the following before surrendering your pet. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. My heart breaks every week, and I cry over the dogs who dont make it out. There is a $50.00 fee per animal for out-of-county residents. To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. All images and names which are not the property of The Dogington Post are the property of their respective owners. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). 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 . I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. DEFINITELY, NO!!! My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. How do you know theyll do it again? Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. We have rescued 5 other dog with out every having to return one over our last 64 years on this earth. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . And they should have some liability for selling puppies to persistent surrender offenders! Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. Do you know that there are people who only like puppies? To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? I attempted to monitor Absolutely not! Its not fair to a dog whos dedicated their life and love to a family/owner. Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. There should be maybe more discussion between the rescue centre and the humans wishing to adopt, about how they would deal with any issues which could arise. The Hulu series 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' follows the rise of one of the most influential rap groups in history. I have had 9 dogs so far, all except 2 from rescue or shelters, not a single one has ever been returned and I kept them till they passed and I miss them all. I have a dog from that south Fl shelter. Its a very touchy situation, because in SOME few cases the owner might have no other alternative than giving up their pet. No marks were left but it scared me. Oh, it worked just tickety-boo for me, no doubt (and by the way, its spelt allowed, not aloud). That fee can range from $20 to $150+. No way. At five weeks old they were all over my home, which was manageable, however, I have a five year Chawinnie who became annoyed that they were getting into These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! These are all things to take into consideration when you adopt an animal, its a lifetime commitment ! Clearly there is a pattern. Absolutely, YES!! Absolutely not. We need to fix the underlying problem first, too many companion animals, not enough homes. He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. There was once a lady that was being evicted from her home and couldnt take the dog with her to the homeless shelter. They do not know dogs at all and are just stupid people. repeat offenders no. 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. A registry sounds like a good idea too! Unfortunately, adoption into a safe and secure home is an unknown for the pet. NeverI help with rescue everyday I see so many animals in shelters..I rescued my corgi he is with me for life.. 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. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. I highly doubt they adopted from a shelter or rescue organization. I recognize the fact that Wendy is a very caring individual that has had to deal with some difficult choices in life. 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. After she passed away he was looking to adopt but ended up getting a dog that his friend could no longer keep. They got them off Craigslist, or backyard breeders, or their neighbor/friend whose dog had a litter of puppies because they were too ignorant/irresponsible to spay/neuter. Surrender Fees Dog or Cat: $160-230 Rodent: $15 Your surrender fees provide your pet with: 24-hour shelter care Spay/neuter (if applicable) Two meals per day Fresh bedding and toys Medical assessment and care Flea Treatment De-worming Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. It would be nice if it could be determined on a case by case basis. it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. People dont change. But no. In the case of abusers, or puppy mill owners, yes, there should be a national list, but not for this. So many people surrender their dog because they are old, they cant potty train them, they are moving (where to? Before PAWS can take custody of your pet, you need to submit a surrender form for the animal. YES!! This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. What else are they supposed to do besides give that dog a chance to find a better home? My husband and I have had cats for the last 30 yrs or so. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get We fostered her and after 6 weeks we found out she had cancer and she went back to her owner for another month. Money we just didnt have. thats rather harsh. To me that is the same as animas cruelty. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. Behavior issues Can't afford care I would no sooner abandon my two legged children! care. I agree with you ladies and gentlemen up there at top, but what about those who have not been able to keep their homes or apartments? I think a limit of time before they can adopt may be good, at least the first time around, but if they dump that second baby, NEVER EVER AGAIN BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A REGISTRY LIKE SEX OFFENDERS FOR ANIMAL DUMPERS/ABANDONMENT!!!!!!! I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. My dog is 13. Please review the following resources before surrendering your pet. My fur babies are family, you dont give family away! I just wonder how can they sleep at night. This is a no brainer! If you have any questions, please contact LHS at 440-951-6122 ext. If you are thinking of surrendering your pet, please consider: Calling our Behaviour Helpline: We offer knowledgeable information and advice on a variety of pet behaviours. 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. none of the excuses above are legitimate reasons for murder. I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. Surrendering. Many, many shelters these days have rescue and foster programs to give them more time to find homes for the dogs. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! Shameful and sad. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. Horrendous. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. You may also call 512-268-1611 and someone will return your call within 24 hours.***. If they did it once, they will do it again. 4. 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. No. But your average person that finds a stray probably doesnt know that. No way. 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! A year after his death, when we were ready to welcome a new dog to the family, we went to a shelter and adopted a 16 week old puppy again. Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. 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, Not everyone is meant to be a parent and not everyone should be allowed to own pets. Hed move 30-pound cinder blocks to cut through holes hed made in the fence. Do you think if a parent puts their baby up for adoption when they are in a bad situation should never be aloud to adopt in the future when things are better & stable? NO they should NEVER be allowed to adopt ANY OTHER pets, EVER !!! 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. I dont think they should be able to adopt again. Think about it: where do you suppose all these people got their dogs in the first place? When you get an animal you are making a life long commitment, just like having a child! 2. I do believe that these should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. 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. Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. They dont deserve the love of another animal. People who betray that trust should not be given another chance to betray an animal. My dogs escaped last July I had a 10-year-old Husky and a 3-year-old Beagle. There are so many pros and cons and a lot of it depends on the honesty of others which isnt always present. Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. A protective dog is great! It depends on the reason they had to surrender the animal. There are a lot of circumstances that are unavoidable for people such as losing their jobs or their homes that would make it better for the dog to be in a different situation. So this story is missing something. No amount of time would make me trust them again. 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. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. He had this bond with my youngest daughter. My family was not a fit for this dog for various reasons (other pets, no yard and disabled child). 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 . Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. I made a contribution to the shelter in an amount that covered his care for the rest of his life. It depends; if the person has to surrender the animal for reasons beyond their control, they should be allowed to adopt again when they are stable and are completely sure they can take on the pet. If the owner dies and the kids cant keep it or take it or whatever. NO! And THOSE are the best pets in the world! After about two months of feeding and talking to the cat every day it finally let me pet it. That being said I think we should put more effort into getting people to spay and neuter your animals . NYC ACC kill dogs every day. i turned him into out local shelter who said they knew of a person who wanted a protection dog. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. He snaps at the babys face and cuts the babys face and shoulder. 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. Maybe they had become homeless, maybe they are dying of cancer, maybe they had tried everything to rehome their pet but were still unsuccessful, maybe they were about to do prison time. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? Shelters yes, are serving a purpose, but humans need to use their brains. And sooo.. he became aggressive for no apparent reason did he? These owners were willing to stand in a line to leave their pets. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer NO. Some people should not have pets OR children. 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. 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. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, so think really hard before taking on this big responsibility. There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. Dogs are family, they are not some piece of furniture or trash that you can get rid of when you feel like it. But I see no reason for them to surrender it to a kill shelter and would hope that they tried every other option available. A sentient being should not be tossed away like garbage. Ive had to relinquish ownership of two cats that I had, because my living situation changed so fast, that I had no other options. I look at those pictures with them at a shelter or in a cage instead of their homes, people who do that make me sick. Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. You dont move somewhere that doesnt accept your child, you dont give your child up because a new baby is born, you dont give your child up because you bought a new piece of furniture. I cant understand how anyone can just throw away a pet. That animal is your responsibility! I got a dog not knowing the extra care it needed but is it hard but I would never give her up. No,they should never be able to adopt again.Nina Peralta,you have a great idea,only wish they would put it to use. I think if they surrender their dog then it should go state wide or farther that they cant adopt any more pets. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. It is strange that someone who no longer could keep a dog would stand in line to kill it. It would have to be some SUPER good reason for me to ever give up my babies and that would only be after I exhausted every other option and then some! She bit me so bad one time that it went to the bone. Are they to be forever banned from having a pet to love and care for again if and when circumstances turn around? To me, they at least deserve someone to mourn their death. A Zebra doesnt change its stripes. Each one has taught me different things, and Ive adored each one for their own special traits, personalities, and the unconditional love they show everyday. Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. 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. Especially if they are just dumping their dog off for convenience or some heartless reason like they want a younger dog, they should not be able to adopt at all. Yes, absolutely. And NO it is not any town state or federal job.. public inspection is public if it were any officials job they would not do it in any case. was it fair for one of them to be bitten? It would depend on why they are surrendering the pet. As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! Do you know that owner surrenderer dogs are the ones that shelter kill first? Depends on the reason for surrendering the dog. Of course they should not be allowed to adopt again. my dog is shelter dog she was a year old and had been beaten and abused and i new it but she came to me right away and we have had her now 15yrs. Peoples situations and lives can change and sometimes people need a second chance as much as the pets. Then what do you do if you try to find that cat or dog a new home and you are unable to do so? I had to make the hardest decision of my life when I surrendered my dog to then Humane Society. If he stays here, we will have to put him down due to the low quality of life. How is this possible? Sadly, there arent enough foster homes to save every animal and those faces haunt my dreams, actually they haunt ALL rescuers dreams. Until the day that they are out of business I would live in my car before gave one of my rescues back. That doesnt make them bad pet owners or heartless.What, I believe needs to happen is breeders need to be licensed,and have permits. Photo: elianerei. So sad to give your animal away to be killed. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? Would you take your child to a kill shelter? And so I still say no! So they are forced to relinquish their dog after spending days trying to find a new home for the animal themselves, but are unable to. A photograph that went viral on social media a few weeks agoshowed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. Dog Surrender Form If you have multiple animals, please submit a separate form for each animal. You must be 18 years old to surrender an animal. When he came to me, life was made complete. Think of the responsibility you have to undertake. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. I am under severe stress wth a husband who has cancer. 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