I dont believe in kill shelters, how can it even be called a shelter? You can remarry if you get the marriage annulledBut anyway, you are comparing apples to oranges. If people were not aloud to adopt after surrendering their pet, many many many more pets would not be adopted & this could even help the stupid puppy mills. Also, if a dog gets older they feel like they cant afford the vet bills so they just get rid of it and get another one. Definitely not n they should pay to surrender any animal Having a pet is a life long commitment. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. On the other hand, it is important to keep adoption initially affordable enable to get pets into homes. I tried everything Craigslist, adoption sites, flyers, you name it. I also think maybe consideration should be given whether the person drops the dog at a kill or no kill shelter. And ultimately, it could drive the less than responsible pet owners to pet stores and backyard breeders. Ehm why is this even a question? I think there should be a rule about this. This is an easy NO for most and a maybe for a couple situations. I signed the release forms- giving my dog to the shelter so he could be put down, but I didnt bring him there. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. To me there is no difference. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. Stop trying to act like you can fully predict what is going to happen in a month or so after getting a pet. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! Just too old is the most disgusting excuse ever. It broke my heart. Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. Conditionally, yes they should. We are closed on Mondays. And they should have some liability for selling puppies to persistent surrender offenders! She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. We have rescued 5 other dog with out every having to return one over our last 64 years on this earth. I hv 3 dogs..all rescue. 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 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. Should I never be able to adopt again because I made the heart-wrenching choice to protect the life of my cat by returning my dog to the shelter, where she had a chance to be adopted by a family who didnt have a cat and would be able to love her without putting another animals life at risk? The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. She was left there by her firmer owner to die. So if they surrendered their fur baby to a shelter, no-kill or not, because they decided they didnt want the responsibility of pet anymore then they shouldnt be allowed to adopt again. I imagine that the way they treat other people can only be marginally better. And I never got another dog until I could make this a forever home.valuable and painful lesson learned! But thats ME..and as of this time in my life (50s), My pets have all been with me till death. Animals must remain in good health, both physically and emotionally, and remain in good behavior. When you take a pet then everything must be taken into account. Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont Im a single mom on a very tight income in a crowded neighborhood, working full-time, in a custody battle for my youngest son, attending school for my masters degree. We encourage you to exhaust all other options. sorry. We got a dog from an old neighbor. Now retired after 35+ years, I have adopted a dog (setter) I have always wanted, and will keep until she or I die. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. none of the excuses above are legitimate reasons for murder. That being said I think we should put more effort into getting people to spay and neuter your animals . If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. Get off your high horse people. Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? When he came to me, life was made complete. Thanks for listening Artfloozy. To sentence them to death for reasons beyond their control disturbs me to my core. I say yes. So my Beagle and I did our best and we prayed that our old man would be okay there. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. If your local shelter is high kill, then approach them and offer to start a foster or rescue program. The difference is once they get back on their feet they can get their pet back. animals are like kids. There should definitely be something in place to prevent it. People take jobs and lose jobs but are expected to find work again. Sadly there is always some greedy puppy mill breeder that will sell anyone a dog. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. I spent the next 3-4 weeks supervising visits between the cat and the dog, trying to help them be friends. We were told he was a lab/boxer mix. Otherwise youre trying to remove a spec from someones eye without removing the plank from your own first. Luckily I only had my chiwe had to sleep in my car in different parking lots for about 3 weeks. That is unforgivable in my book. An animal is for life. If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. He wanted to run, and that wasnt that bad in my mind. 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 . cats)! There should MOST DEFINITELY be a national registry database that requires all adopters to register online using a license or legal I.D. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and the owner doesnt have a choice but to surrender. If your shelter is still high kill today, then their current director isnt doing their job very well. 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. And dont give me any bull crap that you cant afford the dog. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. Photo: elianerei. The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. Should definitely be put on do not adopt list if pet turned in to a kill shelter. None of us knows the reasons people surrender their pets from a picture in the media. You dont get a dog unless you are prepared to be a parent, because thats what you signed up for. At first, my initial response was going to be no. then you are a bad person in my book and the FBI agrees w/me. 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. Some facilities don't allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. No they should not be able to adopt again. Surrendering your Pet to the MSPCA. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). I was trying to help her. Re-Homing. And when/if they want to adopt again, they will find a way. 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. Some people should not have pets OR children. Charging impoundment fees or adoption fees is quite common. oO In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. 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. So my only option was to surrender her to the Humae Society. They would be at least in their mid thirties. He was a mess he was good to most humans but did not get along with Hispanics and dogs or cats. I watched a movie a while ago called Wendy and Lucy. I think they should be put on a National do not adopt list forever. An unexpected life eventsuch as illness, death or unplanned movemay make caring for a pet seem impossible. Never say never Sometimes people actually grow up and understand and regret what they have done in the past. 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. So we gave her a chance. In this case, no adoption or pet for them ever. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? Absolutely not. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? It's to help them. For some its an addiction getting a dog, getting rid of it, and then getting a new dog. I would have to say anyone who surrenders a dog for what ever the reason should NEVER be allowed to adopt ever. As she stomped away the damn dog jumped up and bit her face by her eye. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! Surrender fee: $90. If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. Absolutely NOT!!!!! That fee can range from $20 to $150+. What one person feels is a legitimate reason, might not seem so to another. A dog is for the life of your dog. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. And for that I should be denied the possibility of adopting another animal? While there are legitimate reasons to surrender at times, what we find is that most surrenders are because the dog has become an inconvenience in some way. No, there should 100% be exceptions for a ban. Never, never!!! We could not take a chance she would do that to a child or anyone else. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. In order to better serve the needs of our community and ensure we have room here at the shelter you must make an appointment to surrender your pet to the Shelter. 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 ?) she came out of her being scared and untrusting in about 2 months she is so loved. theres a big difference between someone who is distraught over having to surrender a dog, someone who has to relocate and has to surrender their animal, and people who KNOWINGLY understand that surrendering their animal will be an action that directly results in the animals deathno, I do not believe that individuals with such shallow hearts and a superficial take on companion animals should have anything that breathes in their possessionit reminds me of the suicide dogs, as a friend of mine called them, who were usually hounds that people would dump off in the country because they didnt retrieve good, hunt good, look as good as the neighbors dog, whateverthese dogs would pace the road for days until finally, as if it had gotten up the nerve to end its own suffering, wound up dead in the roadit made me terribly sad to see one, but at the time, I had no way of helpingthose people who would dump their hounds share the same foul soul with those people in Florida, and all I can say is, I can smell them all the way up here near Canada. The one that took my Beagle ended up dropping him off with a neighbor who did doggie foster care, where he stayed for about three hours until I got off work. Thick n thin you see it thru or dont get one to begin with. Surrendering a Pet (Intake Process) . 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. Anybody who adopts from a shelter/rescue is most likely well aware of the plight of the majority of shelter animals, and would be hard-pressed to relinquish a dog to the same shitty situation it came from, if they have a smidgeon of a conscience. Intake staff can become very busy or may not be able to answer the phone due to handling an incoming . But all of that is irrelevant if you've already taken the plunge and adopted without fully. Somewhat. If you need to leave your dog, really leave him and have not other option go and board him till you find a new good home for him. Then, from bad breeding, the little Pom was found to have congenital heart failure. One person responded and decided to not take her. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! Adopt a Pet Search all pets available for adoption. If their response to a difficult situation is to surrender their dog, what will keep them from doing it again if things get rough? Many people develop empathy and compassion as they mature and would be wonderful pet parents after being irresponsible previously. I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP MY BABYS FOR ANYTHING I LOVE ALL ANIMALS ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL, SO NO, NO, NO. He snaps at the babys face and cuts the babys face and shoulder. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. as part of the process in order to adopt, and make that available to ALL rescues, shelters and Veterinarians. I think it should be a case by case basis. Even Petsmart Charities Tom Cramer has done this, and he is one of the forerunners in animal sheltering). Absolutely not. If a person abandons an animal whether through no fault of their own or because they dont care it still shows they are unable to care for another pet. No in her again!!! If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. 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. Having a pet is a sacred privilege and a lifetime responsibility. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. No, I wouldnt let someone turn in a dog because it was too old and adopt a puppy, but there are people who people who, because of illness or homelessness, feel they cant care for a dog properly and therefore are taking the best of several bad choices. There is a $50.00 fee per animal for out-of-county residents. We are not looking to adopt any time soon, but because I took him to a shelter (to find out he was not a boxer mix, but a pit mix) explaining he is overall a great dog, just not for our home, I should never be able to adopt when my kids get a bit older? I couldnt get up and the more my husband told her to stop and tried to bring her attention to something else, the more agitated she got. We urge you to consider every alternative to relinquishment and to utilize fully the resources we make available before surrendering your pet to a shelter. So do I deserve to never be allowed to adopt a dog again? everyone else gets along fine with each other. No they should not be allowed to get another pet. I have even made arrangements with family that if something should happen to us, they will take her in for the rest of her days. 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 !!! They should be red flagged! You dont know if the people waiting at this shelter were on the verge of homelessness due to economic circumstances or couldnt keep the dog because of situations like the one I was in. The first time I worked for two years to get the two cats to get along and the spraying, fighting, etc. What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. Shelters really do want the very best for your dog. Perhaps some had convinced themselves that their dog was special and someone would adopt him/her right away. I have to agree that someone who surrenders their pet to a shelter shouldnt be able to adopt again but how would you distinguish that from someone who picks up a stray dog and takes it to the shelter and doesnt know any better, or honestly has no way to house that stray? No marks were left but it scared me. 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. 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. Humane Society of Broward County. Then in several years, those dogs could end up at the shelter, too. Check with your local humane society/animal shelter. It is cruel and unjust what these people are doing and what if they were the pet and their owner did what they are doing and taking them to their death. yes they should all be adopted and given to good homes. If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. Its hard for me to believe that people would turn them in to 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. 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. 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 !!! My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. If its foreclosure, please try and find a Rescue if possible. Many rescues/shelters will not return an animal to a person who surrendered the animal (with some exceptions) in part out of concern that whatever caused a person to surrender the animal could happen again. Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! Sadly, there arent enough foster homes to save every animal and those faces haunt my dreams, actually they haunt ALL rescuers dreams. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! In many counties, that is a citation with a court date. After staff evaluation, if your pet is deemed a medical or behavioral high risk, there is an additional $35 fee for the extra labor, behavioral enrichment, hospice care, medication, and possible euthanasia if you choose to still surrender your pet to the shelter. This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. A large black Lab puppy. But where does the money come for that when so many shelters are already strapped for funds? These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. Its a heartbreaking but rewarding process. Cat Surrender Form. This is the best circumstance because you will already have a better chance of seeing your dog again and the odds are in your favor the home will be a good one. All are rescues. **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . This means that for one reason or another the owner has had circumstances arise where they can't keep the pet. 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. If the animal is healthy, it can be put up for adoption right away so a new home may be found as quickly as possible. 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! Maybe they fell on hard times and couldnylon provide for the animal properly? I suppose it really depends on the circumstances. 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