If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. The idea that people think of pets as disposable property makes me ill. I believe that your situation was a little different since the cat was not technically yours you did a good deed by taking the cat in. There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. I know some people who do this a lot and it makes me so angry. I think that if the dog is very aggressive or some other situation like that then it would be okay to adopt another animal without the behavior issues. NO NO NO but how do you enforce that? If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. A Contractual Obligation But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. Peoples circumstances can change. We need to be harsher with people there are millions of life lost in these shelters!!! I wish there was a way to flag the names of individuals who harmed their pet before giving them up. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! Conclusion. That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. Absolutely No!! Majority of dogs will be put to sleep? I dont think anyone that surrenders a animal at a kill shelter should never be allowed to adopt again.Because whos to say they wouldnt do it again.Then another dog has to suffer the same fate. 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. So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. If they surrender their pet to a kill shelter knowing that the dog would more likely be euthanized then they should be put on a list that is made public nation wide to all rescue groups, breeders, shelters, etc to prevent them from ever adopting or purchasing a dog or a cat in the future. I had a pit bull and I loved her and cared for her. It wasnt even called a shelter and Im sure those poor cats were all killed within a few minutes of our driving away. Unfortunately, adoption into a safe and secure home is an unknown for the pet. Absolutely not. no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. Shelters are basically giving dogs away just to make room for more, only to get them returned. 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. And if the owners were there surrendering their dogs, I think they should have euthanized them at the same time. If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. Perhaps others simply didnt care. animals and deserve better than this. However, this year I adopted a dog who ended up being a danger to my adopted cat and my dads adopted chihuahua because she had very strong prey drive. thats rather harsh. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! i was forced out of my trailer and put into the city. Someone out there knows a vet who is not in business just for the money. Then in several years, those dogs could end up at the shelter, too. All others NO! Of course, there are ways around that, such as having a friend or family member adopt the pet. Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. A dog who cared for his charge for years then was thrown away! Surrendering to a shelter, hed be dead, period. But where does the money come for that when so many shelters are already strapped for funds? If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. 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! It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. No they should not be allowed to adopt again, and yes their names should be added to a registry. Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. 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. Nothing worked. Until the day that they are out of business I would live in my car before gave one of my rescues back. These poor animals go through so much anywayhow cruel to put them back into a shelter only to die. The dog (or cat) is a part of your family unit he/she will grow older just like you will yourself and may need extra veterinary care or mobility aids. If a person doesnt want that responsibility, dont get a pet in the first place to begin with! So we gave her a chance. 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. Those that surrender their animals should be on a separate registry. I think it should be judged on a case by case basis. Charging impoundment fees or adoption fees is quite common. the shepard mix i owned was very protective and only liked 3 people. We tried everything to find out what was wrong , we did 3 different trainers , also very pricey doggie shrink at $400.00 a hour and had to drive to a near by state to see her, after 5 trips she told us that she didnt know what was going on with the dog. 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. They rarely get the chance to get out alive and live their last days stressed, lonely before dying in a horrible way? Then, from bad breeding, the little Pom was found to have congenital heart failure. However If I had to make that There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. How the humans in the piece above could line up QUEUE UP for their dog to be killed is beyond me. 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. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? I dont want the dogs abused, Id rather they drop them off at a shelter. There are just so many cases that have a back story to them. Do you know that owner surrenderer dogs are the ones that shelter kill first? Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. They will just do it again. But only if the surrender was justifiable should these people be given that second chance. I have had dogs all my life .I am now 71 and have two dogs . 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. So that any adopted dogs are abandoned it could be traced back to the human. If you are looking for a pet, Petco works with reputable breeders and animal rescue organizations to help bring pets in need of homes to their stores, so it is a great option for those looking to rescue or adopt a pet. If its foreclosure, please try and find a Rescue if possible. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. Or people may lie to stay off the list. There is no excuse for dumping you dog in a kill shelter. care. But I see no reason for them to surrender it to a kill shelter and would hope that they tried every other option available. Depends on the situation. There usually is never a good excuse to do it, the dog is to young and to much trouble, I moved, cant take it with me, hes to old and isnt any fun anymore and dont want to take care of it, etc., etc., etc., there are a million excuses and thats all they are, excuses and nothing to do with the love or welfare of the dog. But, barring some extreme (temporary) hardship that prompted the surrender in the first place, they should go on a list so that future shelters can consider if they wish to let them adopt again. But then I got to thinking: things change. When I finally got up from the chair, she was coming after me. No!!!! As a dog trainer and dog rescuer I say , NO. And I hate when people judge me and call me heartless when they dont have a clue of what I endured prior to his vet visits and after surrendering him. I begged my ex-husband to take his dog, and he refused instead buying a brand new puppy for several hundred dollars and volunteering to drive the Beagle somewhere far away. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. 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. I had to surrender one because she, for no reason, before my eyes took down one of my other dogs, she at the last had him by the throat and was in for the kill. 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. Please. Having been through some trying times, I am a little more sympathetic to those who surrender a dog (with good reason). If you cant do at least that much, then dont get one. He cant walk at all. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. Every situation is different. It's to help them. The vet immediately said put her down. 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. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! Some facilities don't allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee. If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. I wouldnt want my name on any list for doing that. Their name should go down on a national registry. Do you really think the shelter operated on your dog and made that pet available for adoption? NO ! With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. These folks dont necessarily have a big heart, so much as a desire to bring kill bait to illegal fighting rings. Do you know that there are people who only like puppies? Of course youll get all kinds of false names and people dumping their dogs anonymously at night but at least we could try to make them stop and think about what theyre doing. Hence why I think the above information would be good to document for possible future adoptions; I was visibally distraught, young, and couldnt give the care it needed; all reasons that can be fixed with time and maturity. No, they shouldnt be allowed to EVER have another animal. if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. tell me what you would have done in this situation: ABSOLUTELY NO! I would hate to see anyone not have the love of an animal in their life. It is just too easy as the shelters cannot refuse to take a pet. I would no more bring my dogs and cat to a shelter than I would have my children. In the case of abusers, or puppy mill owners, yes, there should be a national list, but not for this. One day we were in my bed and I was yelling at her to go to her room for kicking her sister. I also think maybe consideration should be given whether the person drops the dog at a kill or no kill shelter. The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. PetCoach Editorial Team. So.they should NEVER be allowed to adopt ever again. Problem : it is easier to send to a kill shelter rather than search for other alternatives. Any other issues CAN be resolved. I think it depends on the circumstances. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. I dont care what excuse is given, except maybe illness or death, NOBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER ANIMAL EVER AGAIN, AS who knows, they may have a great life today, but what about tomorrow, and how important a member of the family is to them. 101 and/or contact our Intake Coordinator at intake@lakehumane.org. Sometimes an adopted dog exhibits behaviors not mentioned when adoptedfor example, my son adopted a boxer mix and found it to be food aggressive and it went after family members with a vengeance. 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. 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. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). When you have an animal it is for life, and maybe you should rethink a few times before you want to adopt an animal. I could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. 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. he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! The people that turn in pets into shelters, their names need to put on a registry so that when they try to adopt again, their names are flagged and the application is denied. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our intake department at 541-928-6280 or email intake@safehavenhumane.com. This is no different. I have had to do this twice. Even when you are grouchy!!! When is enough enough? If you cant do it to a child you shouldnt be allowed to do it to a dog. Pets are family and family is furever!!!! Had this had been a different dog that attacked the other dog. If you are not ready or unsure, then move on! Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. If adopters who surrender to legitimate organizations are penalized then they will just use other avenues, such as abandoning the animal, claiming it was a stray, or giving it away for free to any scumbag. He tore up everything- my front and back doors, my carpet, every single hanger he found, as well as dishes, toys, trash and kitchen utensils. The Elderly is one exception that Ive seen that I wouldnt tell no to if in the future things were secure enough for another devoted companion. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. When she dies, I will mourn. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again, no. At this point in my life I cant imagine anything which would force me to give her up. A dog is forever and unfortunately they dont live as long as us but I sure wish they did!! Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? No they should not be able to get another dog. 2. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. 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. She had mamory cancer, heart worms, and a thyroid problem. NO. There are people there that even drop their dogs off for vacations rather than paying a dog sitter or boarding and just hope the dogs will be there when they get back and if not they adopt a new one. The worst scenario is where a pet has been abused and, because of the short stay duration, is euthanized before any action can be taken thus destroying evidence. Even if I go with a cat instead of a dog? How is this allowed? These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! But, it was a problem for us. Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! I love Freeway like he was my child and this is the first dog I ever had. Re-Homing. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, so think really hard before taking on this big responsibility. My philosophy is that once youve made the decision to adopt that pet, they are then family. If it a superficial reason, then no. Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. Never. It really depends on the reason for surrendering. My dog became ill twice and, with the stress and expense, I decided to put him to sleep. 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!!!! I have some of the dogs that were there the day I started I KNOW my pack. 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. Please review the following resources before surrendering your pet. I know dogs bring me SO much joy and have taught me so much. Monday-Friday: 10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Yes, most people in these situations would likely at least try non-kill shelter options first but, what if they cant find a solution that way. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. But we need to do a better job educating people before they get a dog and do a better job screening people before dogs are adopted so that this DOESNT happen. I never saw her again. A fur kid is for life!!!! 10 years?). If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. Ban all those who surrender a pet from adopting again so it doesnt happen to more animals. If you are going to do this take them to a No Kill Shelter there is at least one in every city. If its the too old, too fat, too expensive, takes too much time, ate my shoes, messed in the house, barked (what did you expect it to do, yodel ?) stray cat. Who did the research for this article? I want this for them for the rest of their life. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? If you are no longer able to care for your animal, you can bring him/her to the MSPCA. Theres still a ways to go, but the tide is beginning to turn as more people realize the horrors they are supporting financially by buying a puppy from a pet store. He didnt feel like playing with her (there was a death in his family that day) and so she stood up on my lap and started growling and showing her teeth at me. I didn't ask for money or anything. No. Pet Rehoming - Idaho Humane Society Pet ReHoming All Managed Intake Appointments take place at our Dorman Campus located at 4775 W Dorman Street, Boise, Idaho 83705. Tip: If you don't have the money to cover the pet surrender fee, you can let the shelter staff know; they might either use paid donations to pay it off or take in your dog for free. Some months back I noticed very skinny cat passing by my birdfeeder. No they shouldnt ever be allowed to ever own another animal let alone adopt another one.Why so they can surrender them again to a kill shelter?POS. Working in rescue I have seen it all. 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