If they try to adopt again, their name will be flagged, but the reason for previous surrender could be considered on a case by case basis. There is also the issue of if an adopter sells or gives away their dog to another individual, claims their pet died then adopts another one. Do I like that people take their pets to shelters? Then, from bad breeding, the little Pom was found to have congenital heart failure. I made a contribution to the shelter in an amount that covered his care for the rest of his life. How many elderly people could use a companion, but cant afford one? Sure as s*** theyll dump the next dog too. 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. This could be easier on you both as it is a quick transition and you can see your cat again. We currently have 2 girls who are 7 yrs old and they will be with us till the day they pass away. Get off your high horse people. To surrender an animal, please use this link to fill out . If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! 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 think they should be allowed to adopt again, no. There should also be a list of animal abusers as well!!!!! Adults can take care of themselves; pups and children cannot or not well without suffering. Absolutely NOT. 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. Monday-Friday: 10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Depends on the situation. I think it depends on the circumstances. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. I definitely dont think an amount of years should be put on it. 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. 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. Of course, there are ways around that, such as having a friend or family member adopt the pet. It depends on the circumstances. At this point in my life I cant imagine anything which would force me to give her up. So you lost your job? The other big part of the problem I see is the amount of dogs being dumped due to the inability to pay the exorbitant price of dentals. ), 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). Anyone who gives up a loving pet has no business having another pet. I foster dogs until they find a forever home, but our animal rescues check the home and makes sure there is room for the animal to run and play safely. As compassionate rescuers and animal-loving people, it's important not shame people for surrendering their pets. 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 will in time get another dog. On Wednesday, I took the afternoon off and the kids and I spent the rest of Dakotas remaining time at the shelter with him. I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP MY BABYS FOR ANYTHING I LOVE ALL ANIMALS ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL, SO NO, NO, NO. Otherwise youre trying to remove a spec from someones eye without removing the plank from your own first. It all depends on the circumstances, doesn't it? 2070 Griffin Road. If their response to a difficult situation is to surrender their dog, what will keep them from doing it again if things get rough? Animal welfare needs to become a more professional and less judgmental field if we want to save them all. 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. I guess in that vain of thought. These people do NOT deserve to adopt again, as I am sure they will surrender again We loved her anyway and tried everything to get her to be normal. A pet is a family member and you dont discard family members. We do not have a vet clinic on site and cannot provide . All are rescues. How horrible is that? Puppy mills should be shut down and should be a federal offense! Absolutely not!!!! They should be getting fined for dropping off their pets and no sorry u are not allowed to back in the building EVER!!!!!! You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. So, NO I do not feel they should be able to adopt again. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. 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. The vet immediately said put her down. To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. I called everyone I knew and asked what to do. Shelters need to show the same compassion to humans that they claim to show yo animals. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. 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. There should also be a list for animal abusers too!!! I have a dog and a cat I cant imagine giving them up for any reason. People can get dogs from just about anywhere. The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. Absolutely NOT!!!!! Memphis Animal Services can assist you if there is some necessary medical care your pet needs that you can't afford. In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. Any type of abandonment is heartless and cruel!!! 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. Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. How about some food for pet programs and maybe some vets who would give reduced prices so that people who really could enjoy the companionship, could have a pet. To me it is the same neglect. Animals are not toys, or accessories that one gets tired and turns them in or dumps them out in the wild to get killed by other animals. Surrendering a Pet (Intake Process) . Why was your dog hit be a car? Animals safety and well being should always be priority! THERE DEFINITELY NEED TO BE A WATCH LIST!! terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. Never say never Sometimes people actually grow up and understand and regret what they have done in the past. turning pets in to any shelter should have circumstances of release documented thoroughly and placed on a State-wide list that all shelters would have access to. 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. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. People who mistreat, torture, neglect any animal, no-adopt/buy/foster. 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. We adopted a 10 month old pit bull and we had to rehome him because he was too energetic, but we werent allowed to return him and we didnt drop him off at another shelter. So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! The humane society I went to requires a hold on the dogs, and I had no money to get him out that day anyway because like I said, my husband had just left me with no warning. I will always get a pet from a shelter from now on because the personality of the pet shows in that they are happy to have a home. I think that owner should be able to adopt again in the future. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. Some people are heartless and dont want to be bothered with the responsibility, but an overwhelming number of people do it because they dont know what else to do. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. That to me is unacceptable. Making the decision to have a pet means a responsibility that last many years. Just because my dog went mad doesnt mean another dog will so just because I surrendered a dog doesnt mean I would do it again. 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. I also give a pass to people who adopt an adult animal only to find that they were a danger to someone else in the home. No. I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. They should be allowed to if their circumstances change for the better. Make sure surrendering your pet at this time is your final decision. The list should be a nationwide database. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. Jail time for repeat offenders. 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. A protective dog is great! For your kids this is a great learning exercise and if these groups know the public is watching they might just make real effort to help dogs and not just beg for donations with photos of long dead dogs. No!!!! And dont just trade tears take action go to rescue places tell them you are monitoring and you want to see their books all non profits must make their books and facilities open to public inspection. It take an animal a long time to fully trust after being abused. So no never again to have a Dog. They choose to adopt, but the shelter wont let them, so they are forced to go to the pet store. cats)! 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. We also know that relinquishment is sometimes the best choice for the animal. I absolutely think people that surrender an animal to a shelter should be put on a no adopt list, all breeders lists, any type of pet ownership list that they can be put on. A fee of $20 is charged for surrendering a pet, and $40 is charged for surrendering a litter of two or more. They gives us their love unconditionally, and their loyalty. he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to I have been the shelter shepherd for a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for 10 years. The majority of people who relinquish their animals do it because they have expended all other options. Maybe they fell on hard times and couldnylon provide for the animal properly? Surrendering. And they should have some liability for selling puppies to persistent surrender offenders! 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. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. 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. It was really hard for Wendy to give up Lucy. I recognize the fact that Wendy is a very caring individual that has had to deal with some difficult choices in life. Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. Whether you are looking to adopt, found a stray animal, are searching for your lost pet, found an injured or orphaned wild animal, want dog training classes, or have made the difficult decision to surrender your pet, DCHS is here to help. Should definitely be put on do not adopt list if pet turned in to a kill shelter. No just no but HELL no!!!!! 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. No, there should 100% be exceptions for a ban. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. I consider pets family. No, they shouldnt. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. Whilst also being a single mother with a baby? 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. 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. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. If Wendys situation improves and her life becomes more stable, then I would be the first to encourage her to look for another dog to adopt. Working in rescue I have seen it all. Thx for Listening . I definitely think animal abusers should go on a registry and shared with all to avoid repeats in those circumstances, also if people have habitual pet turn ins that should be considered for a registry. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! It is just too easy as the shelters cannot refuse to take a pet. Shelters are to help, not terminate life. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. And dont give me any bull crap that you cant afford the dog. As she stomped away the damn dog jumped up and bit her face by her eye. Well he actually jumped on the kid well the kid starting screaming cops were called so my dog had a bite on his record. Absolutely not, moving is not a good reason to surrender your pet. Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. They are loyal, wonderful, loving Surrendering a dog means that you are relinquishing ownership of the pet to a shelter or rescue. So I took him back to Pa where I got him where I new where he would be safe because everybody loved him there. I have five dogs. Case closed. 2-In the event that they are saying that it is an emergency surrender they should provide proof that there is a reason for the surrender. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. 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