"She is very . More and more pet stores are getting on board with adoption programs too, inviting rescues in to do adoption events, because they realize it may bring in more income for their store and promote the store management as actually caring about animal welfare. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. They voluntarily gave up their pets to a kill shelter and then think they can just adopt another one? This site contains affiliate links. 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. There are just so many cases that have a back story to them. I believe that if an individual surrenders a pet to a kill shelter they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. Stop trying to act like you can fully predict what is going to happen in a month or so after getting a pet. 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. So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! These people that surrender dogs and cats to be killed have no heart , there is just a black mussel that is pumping bad blood there. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . In compliance with the Veterinary Practice Act, if you choose to return the animal you won't be able to readopt him/her at any time. If your pet was adopted from Heartland Animal Shelter: Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. If they are not been able to take care of the dog/animal, of course this will be special circumstances. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. Just like animal abusers, they should go on a worldwide animal abuse registry (during and after their prison time). Problem : it is easier to send to a kill shelter rather than search for other alternatives. So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. In short, it really depends upon the reason they surrendered their dog AND if they surrendered their dog to a No-kill shelter. love is all thay want from us and we turn our backs on them so thay should not have the right to do another furbaby the same way !!! Shes 18 now and I wouldnt trade one moment with her for anything. Both times it was a painful and heart breaking situation. Come to the shelter during business hours. They may regret what they did once they learn more. Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. Thanks for listening Artfloozy. Appointments can be made by calling staff at 336-641-3414. You surrender, not never have a 2nd chance for a pet. Injured Animal Hell, they do t deserve to have a house plant let alone an animal. No, any one who can part with a Dog and no matter what reason, dosent deserve to have another, I for one would never trust them, You dont need to dump them in a shelter when you leave town any more. No. Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ANIMALS AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS AND THEN UNDERGO TRAINING HOW TO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS AND WHAT IT MEANS TO AN ANIMAL TO HAVE A HOME AND LOSE IT AND MAKE SURE THIS DOESNT HAPPEN AGAIN WHEN THEY GET A NEW COUCH!!! Generally, when a person surrenders their animal to a shelter, they have no further rights to that animal. Things happen and people are sometimes forced to give up their pets, but just dumping them anywhere is just not acceptable. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! 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.. Maybe, instead there should be programs in communities to help such as prisoner/ pet training programs. No way!!! He had this bond with my youngest daughter. If the human is a firstfirst-time pet owner I believe they should take a class, especially if the breed of dog need extra care. absolutely not. 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. I am as bleeding heart as it gets and Im right there with you. 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. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. But thats ME..and as of this time in my life (50s), My pets have all been with me till death. If its foreclosure, please try and find a Rescue if possible. That was on a Friday. 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? For the time that there previous pet would have lived. I think it depends on the circumstances. 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 . That decision should be made on an case by case basis. No they should not. Situations change, and you did the responsible thing be returning the critter. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. To paraphrase Gandhi, the morals of a people or nation can be be measured by the way its animals are treated. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. We loved him. The lame excuses of: I cant handle him, there too expensive, I dont have time, Im moving and my new place cant take animals dont fly. For ME personally, I would go to every effort to find somewhere for my dog. Surrendering to a shelter, hed be dead, period. I would have loved to have taken a 24 to each of them for their heinous disregard for life! People who condemn and judge the people who relinquish only hurt animal welfare and give animal shelters a bad name. I simply could not deal with him being fostered out so I brought him home. If the dog you just adopted keeps trying to attack one of your other pets, or a family member, sometimes your only options are surrender or taking to the vet for euthanasia. This shouldnt mean I cant adopt now. My dog became ill twice and, with the stress and expense, I decided to put him to sleep. I chose to give her back to the foster parent so that she would have a better life. That's normal. Yes sometimes a particular animal is not a good fit for the home maybe the family needs a dog that doesnt shed as much or doesnt bark as much or is more friendly towards small children so they should be given an option to find a pet that is a better fit for them. Never allowed again! They are loyal, wonderful, loving Now her comes a dose of reality, if the animals doesnt make it to our house, it may end up a farm that uses 3s method of animal removal. I believe that person shouldnt even be eligible to purchase another service dog! DogingtonPost.com was created for the love of dogs. Absolutely NOT. NO THEY SHOULDNT! WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! If they make the effort to te-home the pet with people they have vetted then by all means. Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! I want to create a home for a dog that may have experienced what I did to my dog. And when they say the kid came along and the dog was jealousso why arent they working with that dog to take care of the jealousy. Do not mistreat animals.or anyone for that matter! What we need is people and this is something the kids can do and just bring the parents when it is authority time. Step 2. I think it should be made that they cant adopt any more pets for a certain amount of years, like 5. I felt for this dog and wanted to help her. Im happy that I was able to take him, so many arent as lucky. Answered by. Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. Now theyre forced to buy from a breeder, because nobody will allow them to adopt a dog. Now if the owner passes away and they have no next of kin, than that is another story. If they did it once they will do it again! Like I said, it depends on the situation. No they shouldnt but it will deter people from dropping them at a shelter and they will find another way to get rid of them like dropping them on the side of the road. I used to delivery papers in early morning hours and I have found cats & dogs on the side of the road. Theyre both friendly, but two separate families took them in for the day. When a dog is surrendered they should have to give name and drivers license which is entered into the registry. But then I got to thinking: things change. So, to say we should never be allowed to adopt again, is not fair at all. So do I think they should get a second chanceI have no answer, maybe? If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and the owner doesnt have a choice but to surrender. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. Yes, absolutely. She was 75 lbs and the dog she tossed around like a rag doll was 125 lbs. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. You better have a very good reason! Shes my Nutella in a jar!. People who dont take responsibility, should not have the opportunity to do this act of cruelty twice. So no never again to have a Dog. My pets are my children-for as long as theyll have me! Absolutely not. If a person adopts a pet and then is evicted from their home or loses their job then they may not be able to afford to take care of a pet anymore. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Absolutely not!!!! PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! My family has adopted half a dozen dogs throughout my lifetime and all of them have been incredible. They rarely get the chance to get out alive and live their last days stressed, lonely before dying in a horrible way? I think people who surrender pets, especially to high-risk shelters, should have their names and reason for surrender kept in a statewide (nationwide would be great) database. No, they should not be able to adopt again. Other times, people think they must give up their pet because they do not know how to handle a particular issue. In those cases, they should not be allowed to adopt again. A dog only wants to love you and in return be loved. I dont think they should be able to adopt again. Please. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. 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. My husband and I have had many dogs during out lives, some rescues and some from puppies all with different issues or not. I consider pets family. 1-Every person that surrenders should have to fill out papers as to why they are surrendering. And they should have some liability for selling puppies to persistent surrender offenders! Reminder: MCACC does not accept surrendered pets without a scheduled appointment. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. They are advised that the animal will most likely be PTS, and they still turn them in. 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. 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. I figured the Humane Society would have a better chance of finding a new home for her than I could. Making that decision was tough. Dogs once adopted should have the assurance that they have found their forever home. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. 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. PetSmart Charities also encourages people to consider adopting pets with special needs, like sweet . There should be licensing requirements and if an abandoner tries to obtain a license, heavily fined. 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. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. even if he was kenneled there are chances of it and i could not afford a lawsuite. Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. I do know that a very small number of people cannot keep their dogs BUT they are the minority. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). Animals are precious and depend on us for love and care. Absolutely not, they should never be allowed to adopt again!! They also operate pet adoption centers in some locations. Or, the owner dies, Like the previous owner of my beloved little Cindee, or a 4th of July runaway and got lost, like my Dirty Bill who, when found was so scared he wouldnt come out from under a house to eat. 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? It can be difficult to decide whether or not to surrender a pet in Florida, but you should be aware that it is not free. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). I was trying to help her. Those cases are not ok. 4. If you can take an animal to a shelter and be told that there is a very good chance that he/she will be destroyed and you walk away, YOU should get no second chance. This means that for one reason or another the owner has had circumstances arise where they can't keep the pet. Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer Animals are not toys to be discarded when they get old or you want a new toy. These poor animals go through so much anywayhow cruel to put them back into a shelter only to die. Think about it. I dont think so. Sometimes this is written into the shelter contract when you get the dog originally. . I believe it should be left up to the discretion of the shelter that took the animal and understands the entire picture. Please consider the following before surrendering your pet. Animal welfare needs to become a more professional and less judgmental field if we want to save them all. When by surrendering her was giving her a better life? We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. 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