if you surrender a pet can you adopt again
Im not saying that is the cause, so please dont twist my words, but it would have been helpful if they quizzed me, and gave me situations on how to handle the dog before I just signed a line and took my baby home. In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. tell me what you would have done in this situation: Not only should they not be allowed to adopt, or own a dog, they should all face jail time and never be allowed around animals. 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. Just too old is the most disgusting excuse ever. 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. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . All images and names which are not the property of The Dogington Post are the property of their respective owners. And ideally, most loving pet owners would find any way to keep their animal. When I worked at a kill shelter, we had a military family being sent to Japan surrender their VERY touchy dachshund. They should ban stupid people not pitbulls. If theyre a repeat surrendererthen no. You dump your furbaby at a kill shelter, knowing they are likely to be killed immediately, you dont deserve to take another breath, either! That, to me, is the only reason to give up your dog. 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. There are SO many variables in peoples lives that no-one has the right to to say NO! SPCA's minimum cost of care: $427 - $447. the office staff should be made aware of this . Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. If the need to surrender an animal is urgent (i.e.. moving, eviction, etc.) I tried CBD. Animals safety and well being should always be priority! 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. I had to give my boxer back to AABR because he bit my 3 day old daughter while she was in my arms. Then a resounding no, with placement on a nationwide list of do not adopt forever. A dog only wants to love you and in return be loved. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Giving a dog up to a kill shelter is a different story, we are not all the same. We decided that he was simply too much of a liability to have in a home where children were. I agree with you, Michael. Of that number 37,178 were strays with only 23,678 being returned to owners. These owners were willing to stand in a line to leave their pets. A friend took me in but their HOA didn't allow any animals of any kind. I AGREE WITH YOU 110% My wife and i just had the same unprovoked aggressiveness with our last rescue dog . Right, I suspect theres a chance on a resentful entitled hissyfit with my name for its address? Absolutely not! I managed to make it happen, but it was HARD, and I was not sure Id be able to pull it off either time. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. (Which has already happened.) I think also there should be some database they have to be in so if they do try and adopt again you know their history about being a responsible owner or not. Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. Surrendering. What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? So we gave her a chance. She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. Life is unpredictable, people die, people get hurt, things happen. Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. Get off your high horse people. Some people adopt with the idea that-If we dont like it-bring it back. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. All of my dogs came from shelters and I cant imagine life without them. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. I definitely do not believe that people whove surrendered dogs should ever be allowed to adopt again. Dog Surrender Form If you have multiple animals, please submit a separate form for each animal. For example; if someone had a large breed dog who had always been very gentle. Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. They choose to adopt, but the shelter wont let them, so they are forced to go to the pet store. I think it should be made that they cant adopt any more pets for a certain amount of years, like 5. My dog became ill twice and, with the stress and expense, I decided to put him to sleep. If they did it once, they will do it again. If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. As she stomped away the damn dog jumped up and bit her face by her eye. 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. .they had their chance and they blew it. No rescue in the Washington, DC area will let me rescue a dog now. Never allowed again! There should not be any blacklisting of adopters unless they have returned a pet multiple times, or somehow abused a pet. They should be allowed to if their circumstances change for the better. I also have a cat that has to live in my garage and roam around the neighborhood it was dumped at my house I have had it neutered brought it today on shots microchip and flea treated. I truly hope that each and every one of them gets their paybackin as inhumane a means as what those poor babies were going to be subjected to! some people have legitimate reasons that they have to do this. 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. Depends on the reason for surrendering the dog. Shelters need to show the same compassion to humans that they claim to show yo animals. Im not abusing my pet by rehiring her through a no kill shelter, im trying to do whats best for her! Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. I was one of those judgemental people until it happened to me. 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 I suppose it really depends on the circumstances. Yes- most definitely Yes. They should be getting fined for dropping off their pets and no sorry u are not allowed to back in the building EVER!!!!!! That being said I think we should put more effort into getting people to spay and neuter your animals . Domestic Cats - $50. Your email address will not be published. But I see no reason for them to surrender it to a kill shelter and would hope that they tried every other option available. I put over $3000. If a person doesnt want that responsibility, dont get a pet in the first place to begin with! Some months back I noticed very skinny cat passing by my birdfeeder. Absolutely not!!!! I highly doubt they adopted from a shelter or rescue organization. I believe all out going dogs should be microchiped. If you ban them from adopting from a shelter (which they probably never did anyway) youre not making any headway regarding this problem. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.. I took on a boy recently who is considered a bite case these owners stressed and agonized about giving him up. I had to give my dog back after she was hit by a car and required surgery I simply couldnt afford. Please. 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. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. Not everyone surrenders their dog because they are evil people. I agree with you ladies and gentlemen up there at top, but what about those who have not been able to keep their homes or apartments? PERIOD!!!!!!!! that was almost 20 years ago and i have NEVER done that again. So that any adopted dogs are abandoned it could be traced back to the human. I made a contribution to the shelter in an amount that covered his care for the rest of his life. I have a dog from that south Fl shelter. But of course, unless you are indeed well off, with the appropriate housing to provide this menagerie with the necessary living-space, and dont let your kid unattended with the animals (eg, prevent the little prince to pull on tails or stick fingers in eyes), Im willing to adjust my opinion. But if someone just keeps adopting and returning then they should be put on a list. I was so devastated. If you dump an animal, ( and that is what it is) you should not be allowed to adopt or buy another animal. I attempted to monitor When is enough enough? She was left there by her firmer owner to die. Many just dump them at the shelter when they get old, sick, or arent the dog they had hope theyd be. Not because I didnt love the dog, on the contrary. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. I have pet insurance but I have still had many expenses for her not covered or falling within the excess of the policy. Others see their dogs as untrainable they should simply be worked with. In the end, I had to relinquish her to the Humane Society (no kill) as I figured this was her best chance to find a home. 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. It just breaks my heart for these animals! If they are not been able to take care of the dog/animal, of course this will be special circumstances. No lectures, fines or any other type of retribution. 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. Adopting an animal is not a temporary thing but a lifetime commitment. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. For those dealing with military deployment, check with Dogs On Deployment to find a long-term caretaker for your dog while youre deployed. Such an irresponsible act should prohibit them from ever adopting a dog from the shelter system EVER again. Even when we found out I was pregnant and we knew it would be a struggle financially, we couldnt imagine giving him up to a shelter or friend/family. They should also be fingerprinted. People who abuse or surrender should NEVER be allowed to adopt or buy another animal again. All these are reasons I have heard from people trying to re-home a pet. If you surrender it knowing it will more than likely be euthanized then you dont deserve a pet rock let alone another live animal. Horrendous. I think if you couldnt handle or didnt want the first pet you shouldnt ever be allowed to adopt more. 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. Pet ownership is something that should be for the pets whole life. NO ! Having a pet is a life long commitment. No,no and no. Animals are not disposable or inconvenient , they have feelings and people that just feel that they can throw an animal away should never be able to adopt another pet. I could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. Not just no but HELL no!!!!!! After she passed away he was looking to adopt but ended up getting a dog that his friend could no longer keep. I think there are definitely situations that cant be helped; medical crisis, job loss, or eviction from homebut I would like the owners to try to do their part at finding a safe loving home for their pet/rehoming versus dumping at a kill shelter. 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. If they are a serial owner surrender, then yes! You should not be able to get more pets. I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! We should do our best to protect animals by not allowing the same person to abandon another in the future. But if they had abused or neglected their pet then NO of course they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. They should never ever be able to adopt nor own another pet, EVER!!! so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. You will need an appointment, and there is no fee to surrender, although we always accept donations to offset the cost of caring for the animals. The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). That's normal. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. 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. and so gratefull for a home, its unbelievable. 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? Absolutely not. It was bad. It really depends on the circumstance Im sure there good people that really had no choice but they should really b checked out and make sure it was the only choice they had. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. So do I deserve to never be allowed to adopt a dog again? Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? no way should they be allowed another pet! Both times it was a painful and heart breaking situation. Or people may lie to stay off the list. Yes, there are horrible people who dump their dogs for horrible reasons. Thank you for choosing adoption. I have a dog and a cat I cant imagine giving them up for any reason. I think a limit of time before they can adopt may be good, at least the first time around, but if they dump that second baby, NEVER EVER AGAIN BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A REGISTRY LIKE SEX OFFENDERS FOR ANIMAL DUMPERS/ABANDONMENT!!!!!!! The caring,loving, feeding, vet visits. I think that yes there should be some regulation, and a big roster with all the info; when, why, who, and maybe even the emotional state of the owners at the time of giving up the animal. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. And also makes you sound holier than thou. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. Definitely NO!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT. So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. I agree with Shannon. He/she is after all a member of the family. Each person standing in line was there to surrender an animal, despite being told they would most likely be euthanized as the [] 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. care. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! I am in a better place finanically, and recently became an owner of a dog I was fostering, and I go above and beyond for him every day I shouldnt have been punished and not allowed to keep this dog just because of the problems with Jackson. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? To me, they at least deserve someone to mourn their death. This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. Thats the chickens way out and those types of individuals should not be allowed to adopt again because they will do the same thing again. I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again, no. It take an animal a long time to fully trust after being abused. They obviously dont have the patience, means, commitment or heart it takes to have a dog in their life. Some people just dont know any better, or dont know of any other options. Never should they be allowed to adopt! I recently did an unthinkable thing an d good vet counseled me. I still debate going back to get her and praying that my allergies dont get worse . What about those people who would love to be able to keep their dog but due to current unfortunate circumstances (loss of job, home, illness), can no longer care for the dog? You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. No they should not be allowed to adopt again, and yes their names should be added to a registry. these are living creatures not old cars to be traded in for a newer model. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. 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. Orange County residents can surrender their owned pet at the facility with an appointment. We should have a DNA list. When my father-in-law passed away, I went to his home and took possession of his dog no one wanted her and I feared she would be euthanized at a shelter. 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. You would hope someone would sort out their finances or children or other issues after five years and its just a bit harsh for people with real reasons but hardly unfair. was too much. At first, my initial response was going to be no. i never called to see if he was adopted. I say yes they should because we dont know the particular circumstances that led to their giving their pet up. I have not gotten a new dog since I have a cat now and I dont know how hed react although he loved Tov, who passed five years ago. 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!!!! We have 8 animals right now, they are all rescues or products of rescues. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. When you surrender your pet (s), please consider the expenses incurred by Capital Humane Society in evaluating and caring for your animal. He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. I clicker-trained him. NO they should NEVER be allowed to adopt ANY OTHER pets, EVER !!! Dont judge. They told me that it was true- a dog whose hips had given out had no life left to life. I think if the people make every effort to put it into a new home or rescue, and take it to a no kill shelter as a last resort, there should be considerations made. Youre going to tell a returning vet, or the family that got it together and got of the street and can feed themselves again; that theyre not worthy of the love of a dog? There are no special cases. I have mix feelings. No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. DogingtonPost.com was created for the love of dogs. No. 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. Thanks for listening Artfloozy. In general, no, a person giving up a dog or cat should not be allowed to adopt again. If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. One lady dumped her cat at the pound because she got a new couch. Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. 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. In partnership with PetSmart Charities SPCA of Texas will bring adoptable pets to three North Texas PetSmart locations in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 6 - 12, 2023. Think Adoption First! The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society. 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. Adults can take care of themselves; pups and children cannot or not well without suffering. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). If they really cared about their pets the pet owner would actually look for a no kill shelter and place their dog their. These are all things to take into consideration when you adopt an animal, its a lifetime commitment ! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? Some people are older and see no other way. I cried the entire time it took me to take them there, and cried the whole way home. Absolutely NOT! Hmmm. The idea that people think of pets as disposable property makes me ill. Sadly, there arent enough foster homes to save every animal and those faces haunt my dreams, actually they haunt ALL rescuers dreams. An already anxious dog with an anxious owner was abandoned by his other owner and his old companion, and he couldnt handle life at our home anymore. He was so gentle that even toddlers could take food from his mouth and he would just stop and walk away. if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. 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. Through the creation of a knowledge base that informs, uplifts and inspires, we can make a difference. 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. I spent over a month looking for a home for my girl, to no avail. I have had to do this twice. She has been on medication since I rescued her from the pound at 8-9 years of age and having been run over by a car. This is an easy NO for most and a maybe for a couple situations. The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. They dont deserve the love of another animal. That was on a Friday. Its not fair to a dog whos dedicated their life and love to a family/owner. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. 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. Why was your dog hit be a car? I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. 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? I know there are some shelters in rural areas (poorly run shelters, in my opinion) where locals bring in their healthy older dog (or even young adult dog), surrender it, then walk into the kennel and pick up a puppy. I dont think they should ever be allowed to adopt or own a dog again. We are not bad dog parents. Healthy, trained, nice, highly adoptable dogs, even puppies. She ate the string beans and went on the couch and just looked at me as if to say Yeah, and? I told my husband that when I come home from work the next day I dont want to see her here. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. It is strange that someone who no longer could keep a dog would stand in line to kill it. People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! Well 30 days go by fast. If you the shelter is too hard on adoption requirements the person will just buy a pet from a pet store or from Craigslist. We require the legal owner of the animal to perform the surrender. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. I dont care what the reason is for surrender. Even though there may be extenuating circumstances, those who surrender a pet should be barred from having the chance to adopt again. I just read a story this morning where an A** hole surrendered his 6 year old dog and then adopted a puppy. 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? There should be a national DNA list. They sleep soundly because they have no conscience! 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. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. I just wonder how can they sleep at night. It certainly would depend on the circumstance. There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. When we walked her and there was someone coming in the opposite direction, we crossed the street because she attacked that person or dog (but never a cat go figure). I grew into someone who has 20+ years of experience doing Rescue. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. 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. Do your homework when checking out a breed, every dog is different. The Dogington Post is dedicated to finding the best products for dogs and we will never recommend a product that we dont love. Some care & are homeless or ill or whatever, but even they obviously are unable to make better arrangements when tragedy strikes. The saddest was of a 10 year old service dog surrendered to a kill shelter because he was getting too old for his job! There was once a lady that was being evicted from her home and couldnt take the dog with her to the homeless shelter. Nope they need no pets , peoples like that should be on data warn all the shelters from them And there is a trend hereI wouldnt be SURPRISED at all, if the people that surrender their animals have probably abanodned their children in some fashion, like not paying child support or agreeing to give up their rightstheres something wrong w/you if you are like thatif you dont care about living things, animals, humans, etc. People get pets and after the newness has worn off or they find out it will cost a fortune to groom the dog or cat they either throw it outside and let it fin for itself or take it to the pound. It might kick you in the ass on the way down. These people do NOT deserve to adopt again, as I am sure they will surrender again Dont deny them the opportunity. Who did the research for this article? They should NEVER be allowed to adopt again! 1.) There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. 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