I see the neglect dogs face daily, even those from what looks like wonderful families dogs serve their purpose; you would think the least they could do is care for them, brush, bathe and get their teeth cleaned! I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. If you were, you might be surprised to know what you are capable of doing. There is no fee for La Crosse County residents to surrender their animal to our shelter, but monetary donations are greatly appreciated. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. They will just do it again. He didnt feel like playing with her (there was a death in his family that day) and so she stood up on my lap and started growling and showing her teeth at me. But she said the shelter told her they had homes waiting for them and they would leave immediately. 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. Animals are precious and depend on us for love and care. 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. We got a dog from an old neighbor. Not the fault of my son, so why should he be blocked from trying to adopt again. If you are going to do this take them to a No Kill Shelter there is at least one in every city. Although I am aware of the shortage of homes for shelter dogs, they are better off never having a family than to have one to discard them. They got them off Craigslist, or backyard breeders, or their neighbor/friend whose dog had a litter of puppies because they were too ignorant/irresponsible to spay/neuter. I would have to say it depends greatly on the circumstances and where/to who the pet was surrendered. 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, Peoples situations and lives can change and sometimes people need a second chance as much as the pets. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. I agree with the thought of sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that cause people to have to surrender their pets. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? We dont have children our cats are our children. But we refuse to neuter/spay and continue to do this to animals. 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. People need to realize that BEFORE getting the cute kitten or puppy. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly Im not abusing my pet by rehiring her through a no kill shelter, im trying to do whats best for her! No just no but HELL no!!!!! her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. 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. I had no idea until I was handed papers by a sheriff to leave premises in 30 days. My cat lived in constant fear, unwilling to move from the kitchen counter most of the time. Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! Each and every animal deserves to have a home. 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!!!!! Please lets start doing something so that animals are given to families that will keep them forever!!!! It was really hard for Wendy to give up Lucy. i agree most of them just have no feelings for animals ,i think that if you take a healthy animal the the pound with out care should not be able to get a nother for at lest 5 years plus must sign a paper that says when the dog or cat was put in !!! They voluntarily gave up their pets to a kill shelter and then think they can just adopt another one? I will in time get another dog. No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! Surrender fees are collected at the time of the intake to help provide for your pet while in the care of HSSV. Reminder: MCACC does not accept surrendered pets without a scheduled appointment. Surrendering a pet to a shelter is a very serious offense, especially a kill shelter. Depends on the circumstance. If they surrender their pet they should never be allowed to own a pet again. Period. But as far as surrendering your own animals or a rescue animal that you have personally rescued out of a shelter that is a big no for me. This probably would of gone a different way. She finally stopped when, the only thing that would grab her attention away from me was string beans (she liked them). They should NEVER be allowed to adopt again! I called everyone I knew and asked what to do. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. Some facilities don't allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee. You do not abandon your animals. I attempted to monitor But like most offenses, it is wrong to condemn the act without the whole story. Depends on the situation. I also think more likely than not, someone adopted a dog, the dog didnt fit their lifestyle, and now they are done with it. We also know that relinquishment is sometimes the best choice for the animal. 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. If the 60-day return policy has expired, you will not receive a gift card. Many people develop empathy and compassion as they mature and would be wonderful pet parents after being irresponsible previously. 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. One person surrendered their dog to acct and I had been mad at him, but then we found out that he really loved her and couldnt afford the surgery that she needed. Heartless humans!!! I still think about those poor cats, but Im proof that people can change, and children can learn to do better than their parents. I took him to the vet twice when he got sick, each time shelling out $800+ only to find out that on top of the money I had already spent, he was going to require a $2500-$5000 surgery. It was not easy. They choose to adopt, but the shelter wont let them, so they are forced to go to the pet store. Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. PERIOD!!!!!!!! It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. Also make every person that surrenders register, and give any and all medical, social history of the animal, including REASON for surrender, and inform them that they will not be allowed to adopt for a period of 10 yrs -or ever again if surrendering a Sr dog. Pets must be surrendered to a local animal shelter or rescue organization. But this continues the cycle. This dumping of pets at shelters sickens and infuriates me. What else are they supposed to do besides give that dog a chance to find a better home? Things I couldnt do. I completely agree. People that would surrender their pet have no credibility as far as Im concerned. My thought is that it should be a case by case basis. They could at least research and locate a No Kill Shelter for their pet. So, yes. A dog only wants to love you and in return be loved. The majority of people who relinquish their animals do it because they have expended all other options. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. Domestic Cats - $50. 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. There are many reasons why a person may take a pet to a shelter. If you aren't sure we are the right PAWS organization . And ultimately, it could drive the less than responsible pet owners to pet stores and backyard breeders. I believe that if an individual surrenders a pet to a kill shelter they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. I dont know how they can sleep at night. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. These are my Children, I LOVE THEM TO DEATH. Jail time for repeat offenders. All animals are living crreatures that depend on us for the simple basics of life. I think they should be put on a list be scrutinized before adoption. We were told he was a lab/boxer mix. Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. 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. If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. Clearly there is a pattern. I knew when I took possession of the dog that she was not going to be my family's new pet. People who walk into a shelter and hand over the leash and dump their famly members should NEVER be able to do that to another living being again. IF in time they want to adopt again there must be strict conditions that are followed up on to ensure they are followed! I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. After moving to GA the house I was renting went into foreclosure. Of course, a person who has had to give up a dog should be allowed to adopt another one at a later time. And so at that point Im sure your vet would be willing to work with you on the cost. People get cute little puppies, dont research the breed and they want to get rid of them when the dog gets too big. And absolutely not!! I rushed there to get my dog, having been in a meeting for work 45 minutes away, having begged my husband who worked nearby to do and him refusing because it wasnt his job anymore. I called the humane society and asked them to hold off, they said they couldnt. Missy, you are full of Sierra Hotel India Tango, and think I can name double-digit numbers of reasons, that poor dog (not to mention those effing 9(!) No, they should absolutely loose their privilege. 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. PETS ARE ACCEPTED AT PBCACC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY If they cant keep a lifetime commitment, they should never be allowed to have ANY pet again. he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten., to Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . That person just proved they are heartless and have no problem killing a living creature. Its not acceptable for more than 1/2 the reasons these poor innocents are dumped for. Having a child, if my dog were to develop aggression toward her, and I had exhausted possible solutions via my vet and professional trainers, then I would have to give him up. Think about it. 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. Adopt a Pet Search all pets available for adoption. It takes courage and humility to ask for help. some people have legitimate reasons that they have to do this. I guess it is better than dumping them on the roadside or beating them to death , but I read too often that its too time taking, they have children, they are moving. All of that being said, if someone brings in a dog or cat to dump in a shelter and then wants to adopt within the next six months, definitely not. I still debate going back to get her and praying that my allergies dont get worse . I still had photos of her cats on my phonebut she didnt. There should also be a list of animal abusers as well!!!!! NO ! If anyone should definitely be denied the ability to adopt a pet, it should be animal abusers and people who abandon their dogs in the street. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. You may also call 512-268-1611 and someone will return your call within 24 hours.***. There should be licensing requirements and if an abandoner tries to obtain a license, heavily fined. Surrender Fees Dog or Cat: $160-230 Rodent: $15 Your surrender fees provide your pet with: 24-hour shelter care Spay/neuter (if applicable) Two meals per day Fresh bedding and toys Medical assessment and care Flea Treatment De-worming However, many sweet, loving dogs that have done nothing wrong, are euthanized daily. Surrender fee: $150. no way should they be allowed another pet! 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. He was scared in his new home for a while, but adjusted well- and my Beagle was over the moon about his new friend. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But I do think returns should be recorded and filed nationally. I dont believe for a minute that animal all of a sudden became aggressive for no apparent reason, just out of the blue, unless he had a brain tumour, 10 out of 10 times its due to the owners ignorant and neglectful keep, which usually ends by doubly victimizing the animal. I think it should be made that they cant adopt any more pets for a certain amount of years, like 5. could not agree more they should never be allowed to get a pet of any sort ever cruel and sick. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. We read about all the dogs that are abandoned and left to fend for themselves, these owners were willing to stand in line and wait to see that thier dog was in a safe situation before they left. 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. NO they should not adopt another pet it should go nation wide on a register that they brought their animal to a shelter and they should be banned from ever owning another animal. The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. Absolutely, YES!! What if they cant afford to get it the necessary shots, food, or medical attention that it needs to keep it healthy and they surrender it to a no kill shelter or rescue? I just read a story this morning where an A** hole surrendered his 6 year old dog and then adopted a puppy. If it a superficial reason, then no. Someone who surrenders a pet to a rescue or no-kill shelter because there are circumstances that force them to give up their pet, yes. If you were in a scenario where you tried to keep the animal, but couldnt, the best thing to do would be surrender the animal to a no-kill shelter or a rescue organization. No, they shouldnt. Really? that was almost 20 years ago and i have NEVER done that again. I loved that dog and I will always love her, but I couldnt force my cat to live in fear for the rest of her life and put her safety at risk, knowing it was only a matter of time before shed be killed. One wouldnt do that with a human child (or maybe they would). No. Maybe a better screening process is needed. I disagree with this. I know each person has their reason, and ive had to give up a few pets of mine in the past for specific reasons, but i NEVER take them to a kill shelter, and most of the time i find someone whom i trust to take them in as their own pets. So I had to surrender her to my local SPCA. And while Im on this rant, rural shelters need to stop hiring someones cousin or brother or sister who has zero shelter management experience and start hiring people who actually like animals, know how to care for them properly, how to use a computer/internet to promote them properly, and how to develop foster and rescue/transport programs. Many, many shelters these days have rescue and foster programs to give them more time to find homes for the dogs. There are many reasons people have to rehome. Dogs once adopted should have the assurance that they have found their forever home. In many counties, that is a citation with a court date. I think it depends on the circumstances. Education and access to resources are always so important when it comes to everything and anything including adopting a pet. A photograph that went viral on social media a few weeks agoshowed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. Until she started attacking me. Absolutely not!!!! Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). Like I said, it depends on the situation. Would you rather people dump them in the country or leave them to starve in a backyard. But if they had abused or neglected their pet then NO of course they should NEVER be allowed to 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. Never allowed again! I just couldnt trust him after that. Th If they gave it up before who can say that they would not do it again! All my dogs have been rescued, this last one has struggled with some issue but that only makes me love her more. No. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. Yes and no. 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. 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. I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. Just like animal abusers, they should go on a worldwide animal abuse registry (during and after their prison time). Never knowing if their dog was killed or adopted. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. Some people just dont know any better, or dont know of any other options. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. Sure as s*** theyll dump the next dog too. The HOA made it impossible to return. No. No. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. The shelter had told us she was good with dogs and would probably be fine with cats, but this was not the case. If unforseen circumstances force the adopter to give up the animal, every effort should be made to secure a new safe home for the pet. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . I took the time and made the effort to find a no kill shelter and then drove two hours to surrender him to that shelter. This however is unrealistic. As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! While circumstances such as these, and others, may be overcome by many, for a few they will be unsurmountable. Yes, absolutely. I just wonder how can they sleep at night. Answer (1 of 7): I can't believe that would be a problem. If you decide that surrendering your pet is the right decision for you please contact us by calling 703-792-6465 or by sending an email to animalshelter@pwcgov.org so we can get you on the list. 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. You have to get all the details before judging. Your dog/cat is now in a shelter that is loud and lit. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. They should be completely banned from ever owning a pet. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. And I am sorry, but still surrendering after knowing that your dog WILL be put down is MURDER, people, simply MURDER!!!! They should never ever be able to adopt nor own another pet, EVER!!! I spent over a month looking for a home for my girl, to no avail. If you dump an animal, ( and that is what it is) you should not be allowed to adopt or buy another animal. **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . 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 think that the people who are selling or adopting the pet out have a responsibility to make sure the adopter is informed,financially equipped and ready for the responsibility. the shepard mix i owned was very protective and only liked 3 people. Theyre a lifetime commitment, their lifetime. 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. I hope to one day adopt another dog from 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. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! Whilst also being a single mother with a baby? Theres still a ways to go, but the tide is beginning to turn as more people realize the horrors they are supporting financially by buying a puppy from a pet store. 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. How could anyone do this? They can use sites like VolunteerMatch or AdoptAPet to list volunteer positions/needs and attract help. 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!!!! Never judge a person until youve lived a day in their shoes. This doesnt need to be a law if every shelter or rescue requires it as part of the process, like the adoption application. We decided that he was simply too much of a liability to have in a home where children were. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . I could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. One day we were in my bed and I was yelling at her to go to her room for kicking her sister. oO There are legitimate reasons for giving up a beloved pet. Some of these dogs make it out, they are rescued, fostered or adopted. 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? 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. I agree with you, Michael. How many elderly people could use a companion, but cant afford one? If it keeps a few more animals out of shelters, well its better than pet store or breeder purchases because the person is rejected by shelters. If you cannot live up to that then you have no business adopting another one. This is a no brainer! The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). Many just dump them at the shelter when they get old, sick, or arent the dog they had hope theyd be. Not just no but HELL no!!!!!! And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? 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