NO they should NEVER be allowed to adopt ANY OTHER pets, EVER !!! Answer (1 of 7): I can't believe that would be a problem. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. No, they should not be allowed to adopt again. The humane society suggested to me to get him a companion dog, so I did. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. Click here for the breakdown of prices. was too much. Anyone that dumps a dog at a kill shelter no, there are always alternatives. If a person doesnt want that responsibility, dont get a pet in the first place to begin with! I consider pets family. They dont cost that much to take care of unless they are sick and need medical attention. The first 3 all lived to be about 20 yrs old and died with me by their side ( my husband worked away from home, but is now retired). Now if the owner passes away and they have no next of kin, than that is another story. There are many reasons people have to rehome. One of my cats is super jealous and territorial and apparently hates kids (which were in the process of making more), were trying EVERYTHING, so if it doesnt work, I should be punished because I wasnt a good fit for this animal? People who abuse or surrender should NEVER be allowed to adopt or buy another animal again. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. every night they give a public list of the dogs that will be murdered if not adopted next noon. Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. There should not be any blacklisting of adopters unless they have returned a pet multiple times, or somehow abused a pet. I realize that a percentage will be euthanized, God forbid that I should ever have to give up my Freeway but it could happen where there was a fire or a hurricane here in Florida and I would be homeless or had to move in with a friend that would not allow dog . Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. Its a case by case thing. Should the need arise, Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our "Think Adoption First" program to find a loving home for every animal. 305-884-1101. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. Also sometimes some shelters arent completely honest about the animals history and because they are trying to make a goal or have a contest they dont disclose all the accurate details they have. On the flip side, a lady applied to adopt from a rescue Im affiliated withnot knowing that I worked at the city shelter when she had surrendered her two senior cats several years before, because her husband said she had to get rid of them. Another few weeks and it let me pick it up. So we gave her a chance. 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 knew what I was getting myself into taking those dogs into my home and hv no regrets.I love them dearly and wd do it all over again as they hv become an essential part of my life. There is a place here in NJ that people surrendered their pets because of economy and struggling to make ends meet. I would have to say anyone who surrenders a dog for what ever the reason should NEVER be allowed to adopt ever. NO WAY SHOULD THEY BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AGAIN. And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. You better have a very good reason! Reminder: MCACC does not accept surrendered pets without a scheduled appointment. He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. 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. I have my baby since she was a pup she is now 12 and I would never think of giving her up because shes old, she also is diabetic and I give her two shots of insulin a day every 12 hours and that means that there are times that I could not go someplace because I need to be home to make sure I give her, her shot and thats okay because she is my baby and I love her more than I could ever express. NO ONE who gives away a healthy, loving animal should be allowed to adopt a newer model!!!! I dont want to buy from a store, I dont want to buy from a breeder, I want to give an amazing life to a heart that may not have had a 2nd chance. 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. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. Not only do I think they should never be allowed to adopt another animal as long as theyre alive, I think that they should be euthanized as well! No. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. Think about it. On the other hand, if somebody has a dog taken away due to abusive treatment, that person should not be allowed to adopt again. Its not acceptable for more than 1/2 the reasons these poor innocents are dumped for. Some people have no choice. Take the time to find one like that. 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. I had to give my dog back after she was hit by a car and required surgery I simply couldnt afford. Please call around. So no never again to have a Dog. Perhaps others simply didnt care. 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. 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? I think it has to be handled on a case-by-case basis. I recently found myself adopted by a We have a year and half old Beagle who has stolen our hearts. As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! It all depends on the circumstances, doesn't it? Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. Or find someone to give the pet to. I hv 3 dogs..all rescue. There should be licensing requirements and if an abandoner tries to obtain a license, heavily fined. I know some people who do this a lot and it makes me so angry. BUT, there are extenuating circumstances at times in peoples lives..and I think based on just THIS story we are all judging these people. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). Check with the original shelter. 3-Anyone who is caught surrendering just to get rid of a sick or elderly animal or animal that is seized or any other reason that seems the animal is too much trouble or we cant take it with us then those people will have the no adoption restrictions. Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. It might kick you in the ass on the way down. Stop trying to act like you can fully predict what is going to happen in a month or so after getting a pet. I have had to surrender a dog. There are SO many variables in peoples lives that no-one has the right to to say NO! No they should not. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. The HOA made it impossible to return. I think there should be a rule about this. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. 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. You may also call 512-268-1611 and someone will return your call within 24 hours.***. Majority of dogs will be put to sleep? By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. Based on your suggestions here, I should not be able to adopt another animal for 10 years. They are not disposable-should not be able to adopt again. Maybe they fell on hard times and couldnylon provide for the animal properly? They all need training, especially in a new home and if you do not have the time, do not get an animal. To which I say offer to foster as everyone wins and at least when you are 25yrs+ you will know if you want the ten to twenty year commitment or maybe you are just happy fostering a few months at a time. Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. Effing [emailprotected], all of those people! Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! 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 completely agree. I think it should be judged on a case by case basis. Put them on a do not own list. That fee can range from $20 to $150+. Absolutely not!!!! Fortunately, it also means the owner has put their faith in our judgement and level of care for the animal. However, many sweet, loving dogs that have done nothing wrong, are euthanized daily. Totally put them on the Do Not Adopt registry, for sure!!! If there is an incident, your dog bit your child or the neighbor and must be surrendered, no stigma. Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! If youre losing your home, lose your job, your infant has life threatening allergies, you become too ill or injured (with months/years of rehab with no one else to care for your pet) to physically be able to care for your petbelieve it or not, there ARE heart wrenching reasons that cause this to happen. Unless you're returning the pet for unprovoked aggression or an untreatable illness, they are probably going to find a new home where they fit right in. 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. Even when you are grouchy!!! 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. If you would prefer, you can surrender your cat to friends or family in a better position than yourself. A current driver's license or state identification is required to surrender a pet. I recognize the fact that Wendy is a very caring individual that has had to deal with some difficult choices in life. Those that surrender an animal just because (whatever excuse) should not be able to ever own any animal. Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. We are closed on Mondays. They should also be fingerprinted. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. I agree with Adriana somewhat. Spay and neuter need to become something done routinely if you cant afford it maybe getting that pet should wait. No way. I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. Of course they should not be allowed to adopt again. no way should they be allowed another pet! For some its an addiction getting a dog, getting rid of it, and then getting a new dog. 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. I think if they surrender their dog then it should go state wide or farther that they cant adopt any more pets. I wish there was a way to flag the names of individuals who harmed their pet before giving them up. Then what? Real need surrenders are few and far between. Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should not be allowed to adopt again. Its terrible the dog or cat grow to love you and then you just throw them away like trash it breaks my heart. Every night, he had tears in his eyes, and I didnt know why. There are millions of dogs killed every year in this county and the ones that dump their dogs are a part of those millions. How could anyone do this? Every situation is different. It would have to be a very dire emergency reason that prompted them to give up their animal, in my opinion, to stop them from being on the list because, if youd do it once youd do it again. Some care & are homeless or ill or whatever, but even they obviously are unable to make better arrangements when tragedy strikes. Animals are not toys to be discarded when they get old or you want a new toy. They told me that it was true- a dog whose hips had given out had no life left to life. Adopt a Pet. It's to help them. She is a Jack Russell, terrier mix. It literally broke my heart and I HATED doing it and hated myself for doing it, it was a painful lesson to learn that dogs need more than just love, and I have learned that lesson well. I understand there are some circumstances that may make some people feel they can no longer care for or afford their 4-legged family member but for goodness sake, if you must throw away a family member, at least bring it somewhere it has a chance. these are living creatures not old cars to be traded in for a newer model. There are people there that even drop their dogs off for vacations rather than paying a dog sitter or boarding and just hope the dogs will be there when they get back and if not they adopt a new one. I posted him to multiple adoption sites, explaining the situation, to no avail. This probably would of gone a different way. Absolutely not! Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. Adoption processing stops a half-hour before closing. Even knowing that they'll be adopted again, you're still going to feel crummy. Making the decision to have a pet means a responsibility that last many years. Having a pet is a life long commitment. There is absolutely no way any person be allowed to adopt again!!! I have 5 shelter dogs and before had 3 that I purchased from breeders. I called the rescue centre as they had not informed me about this issue, they said I could return him (they do not euthanise there). But I refused to put him in a shelter, if a rescue group was able to take him in and he could go into a home I would do that. This is not a casual decision, its life and life happens. However, if they had to surrender the dog due to sickness, homelessness or other extremely trying circumstances, I would consider it if they can prove to me that their lives are under control. Of unless they have no next of kin, than that is another story know.. Tragedy strikes that information sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. ( whatever excuse ) should not be any blacklisting of adopters unless they have next. It maybe getting that pet should wait for one of the classic excuses, but you get my drift 512-268-1611. 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