I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. 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 dont think they should be able to adopt again. Bringing your pet to the shelter. Most will present you with several options when you first take your pet in. 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 . There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. 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. But all of that is irrelevant if you've already taken the plunge and adopted without fully. Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. Instead of condemning people who had to make a heartbreaking choice, try educating people about their options. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. The medications for him were over $500 a month for four years (he passed recently) and being a 22 year old student and no insurance companies willing to take him, I would have lost him if my mother didnt decide to help. The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). 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. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. Please lets start doing something so that animals are given to families that will keep them forever!!!! Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. And their names should be added to a registered no adopt list! If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. Absolutely not, they should never be allowed to adopt again!! I guess in that vain of thought. Both times an a cat who was already living with me couldnt deal with the new animal(s). 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. A pet of any kind is a forever pet. 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. These animals depend on their owners for everything and the feelings of abandonment, fear and confusion that must run through them when their person, their reason for being, just drops them off somewhere has to be terrifying. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. Broke skin and she had a black eye for almost a week. I ended up moving to a 55 and above community in Delaware and of course because of him being a pit people judged him he was known as the killer dog which pissed me off then to make matters worse he broke loose and attacked a dog in that neighborhood so I tried like hell to keep this dog he was a sweetheart.But cops were called again and I was not going to let anybody take him from me and put him down. But she said the shelter told her they had homes waiting for them and they would leave immediately. 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. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. They do not know dogs at all and are just stupid people. Reminder: MCACC does not accept surrendered pets without a scheduled appointment. Its not so black and white. 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 . There is no excuse for dumping you dog in a kill shelter. Join our mailing list to receive the latest dog news, recall alerts, and giveaways! This dumping of pets at shelters sickens and infuriates me. 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. No, they should not be able to adopt again. Someone out there knows a vet who is not in business just for the money. People with good reason can find a no kill shelter a rescue organization or a family member. I had a pit bull and I loved her and cared for her. 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!!! 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!!!!! not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. Different circumstances have been listed above and warrant different responses that are FAIR. Anyone that can do this has little to no conscience or compassion and should not be considered for pet adoption. Please call around. You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. Depends on circumstances. Then I came across an article a couple of weeks ago that talked about a homeless person that had to turn their dog in to the shelter because they had no where to live BUT you know what, they also took a bus for two hours and visited their dog every week until they were able to get back into a home so they could bring the dog home again. Problem : it is easier to send to a kill shelter rather than search for other alternatives. Absolutely not! 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. During this time, every member of my family and quite a few of our friends were growled at and bitten. If they did it once they will do it again! Last week, after 8 solid months of trying to convince my dog to be the good boy he used to be hed always been anxious but it had just gotten so much worse I surrendered him to the shelter. I dont think that makes me a horrible person. My self I will never give up my two babys they are part of me and they are the ones to have keep me alive till this day they the ones I live for. I could list several more reasons, but the whole point is to show that if somebody relinquishes their animal, they will always need to go and support the pet store instead of their local animal shelter because they refuse to adopt to 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. Because people change it would be awful to punish someone for life, i adopted a puppy and two cats from the shelter and i think it is awful when people dont want there pets anymore, better the shelter than the street though. There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! There is no fee for La Crosse County residents to surrender their animal to our shelter, but monetary donations are greatly appreciated. I dont think so I guess it would be differant depending on the circumstances but pets are for life if your not willing to stick your neck out for them then you probably shouldnt have one.. Something that makes me so mad is when people surrender dogs because they get to big it is like if you didnt want a big dog then why did you get it.. People should really do their research before they get an animal. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. 2334 or (760) 681-5751, email spayneuter@sdhumane.org, or visit Spay and Neuter and Reduced-Fee Spay & Neuter Services. Because I did not want the cat to have to spend the rest of her life alone in one room with minimal human contact, I finally gave up and arranged to take her to the local NO-KILL animal shelter. Make sure surrendering your pet at this time is your final decision. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. However If I had to make that But then I got to thinking: things change. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! And dont give me any bull crap that you cant afford the dog. BUT, there are extenuating circumstances at times in peoples lives..and I think based on just THIS story we are all judging these people. Those adopting should know that, you cant line up and have your child put down if they are an inconvenience, why should a pet be any different. Answer (1 of 7): I can't believe that would be a problem. If you have ANY DOUBTS about surrendering your pet (s) to us, PLEASE DO NOT DO SO!. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. I think if they surrender their dog then it should go state wide or farther that they cant adopt any more pets. Just get the pet safely away from them. Call 412-345-0348 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff about the pet you are looking to surrender. Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. The owner who has had the dog for 15 years knows that once a dog attacks a child even his own he will do it again. Adoption processing stops a half-hour before closing. This however is unrealistic. So I guess there needs to a database to track why people are surrendering the animals in the first place. How could anyone do this? 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. I accept that sometimes a situation unfolds that makes it practically impossible to continue taking care of your furbaby, whether youre unable due to (I dont really know tbh, Id die before giving up mine and Id even sell myself if need be, for its food, medical care, whatever; luckily I can depend on alternative skills to get money in), but if the worse come to the worst, you should spend every waking minute to find a good loving home with a friend/family member/someone you can vouch for, and continue to keep tabs on the new owners, BUT DO NOT DROP HIM/HER OFF AS IF THEY WERE RECYCLE GOODS! Surrender fee: $150. Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. These people that turn over there dogs to the kill shelter should never be aloud to adopt again & never own one again & the whistle blower be rewarded if they find out & report it. I brought them into my house for the weekend until the pound opened on Monday but I knew nothing about them including health. I put over $3000. These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . They each get human interaction time and they each get animal interaction time, as well as outdoor time. While circumstances such as these, and others, may be overcome by many, for a few they will be unsurmountable. There ARE alternatives to surrendering your pet We at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options available to you. Its a case by case thing. Absolutely No!! 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. Pets are family, and family is furever!!!! To sentence them to death for reasons beyond their control disturbs me to my core. I had to surrender my dog cause he start get Abuse. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. A registry sounds like a good idea too! 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. I have five dogs. I feel that the big picture should be examined. Think Adoption First! 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. OVER MY DEAD BODY AND GLOCK 45 ! The dog is GOD spelled backwards.the dog is the most trusting innocent living breathing animal.as are all animals that depend on us for love and care! Not everyone is meant to be a parent and not everyone should be allowed to own pets. Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. My dog is 13. Conditionally, yes they should. While the majority of those who surrender pets do so for selfish reasons, if a national registry is put into place I do think there should be an appeal process for extenuating circumstances. I do not regret taking him to the pound. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. 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. Depends on the situation. There are rescues out there for every type of dog. Appointment-based pet intake is beneficial for the pet and for the community. i turned him into out local shelter who said they knew of a person who wanted a protection dog. Yes! There should definitely be something in place to prevent it. 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. What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? For those dealing with military deployment, check with Dogs On Deployment to find a long-term caretaker for your dog while youre deployed. If turned in as last resort to get someone who will heal pet and then provide home. NO THEY SHOULDNT! Then theres our foster dog, 12 years, Fully blind left on a busy street corner when someone picked her up and took her to the local NO KILL shelter. When you take a pet then everything must be taken into account. I adopted my dog back in September 2014. I have to call the Sheriff, show him proof that they are not my animals bu showing my vet records and than either myself or the Sheriff hauls them into the shelter. If you ban them from adopting from a shelter (which they probably never did anyway) youre not making any headway regarding this problem. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. Or, you can set up a profile on an online adoption site. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! Work with people to help them place their animals. God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. Yes if they surrender a pet to a kill shelter they should never be allowed to adopt another pet. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. If your pet was adopted from Heartland Animal Shelter: It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. No I feel they should not be aloud to adopt again even though there were extended circumstances as for the lady who after all the love. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). Adopting an animal is not a trial run! I understand there may be some extenuating circumstances, such as a sudden terminal illness of the dog, or even of a family member, or a sudden loss of income that continues to the point of not being able to care for the animal. 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. Fortunately, it also means the owner has put their faith in our judgement and level of care for the animal. Both are more dangerous than being kindly euthanized. But no. 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. Circumstances can change at a drop of a hat. I have never surrendered a dog and would never do that. Complete intake forms. If you do this you are a worthless human being and do not deserve the unconditional love of a pet. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. Not the fault of my son, so why should he be blocked from trying to adopt again. I have two dogs and two cats and I made a commitment to these fur babies that I would love and care for them always! Answered by. It was not easy. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. Would you rather people dump them in the country or leave them to starve in a backyard. I believe that person shouldnt even be eligible to purchase another service dog! Absolutely NOT. No compassion. There should be a National Registry for these poor animals. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? I believe surrendering a pet for a valid reason should not bar someone from having the opportunity to adopt again when conditions change. 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 Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. While I think that Wendy and Lucy could have gotten along living on the streets, Wendy did what she thought was best for Lucy, even though it was a very difficult decision for her to make. 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. These people should NEVER be able to get another furbaby. Put them on a do not own list. There are many who will only surrender their as a last resort, due to homelessness or illness. These babies are forever, not just until something in yoiur life changes!!! Thats BS. No. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! Surrendering a dog means that you are relinquishing ownership of the pet to a shelter or rescue. Appointments can be made from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. NYC ACC kill dogs every day. I can not imagine ever doing this to any animal, but to say you love an animal and it will most likely die if you leave it is really something I struggle with understanding, my heart breaks for these babys, I think anyone leaving an animal in a kill shelter should have to watch a video of how the animals are put down before they are allowed to surrender their animals , I think they should have to pay a fee which would get them a card like a drivers license with their photo animal they gave up, and all other information like drivers license number, home address phone numbers ect, I think that information should be kept in a computer data base just like criminals and NO they should never get the chance to do that to another animal !!! Or there is also the worry that if people are in the habit of trading their dog in for a new one, if rules are put in place these people might do the unthinkable when they get fed up of their dog. 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