I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. I do not regret taking him to the pound. I think the names of all of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference!!! Absolutely not! He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? Anyone who gives up their animal should never be allowed to adopt again! So I dont have an answer, just dont be so strict with surrender requirements that people will resort to more pet dumping in the country. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. If you dont take full responsibility for owning a pet and decide to dump it at a high kill shelter then you should be banned from ever owning another pet for the rest of your life. I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP MY BABYS FOR ANYTHING I LOVE ALL ANIMALS ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL, SO NO, NO, NO. and I have had different pets at home for as long as I can remember. im hearing about too many people dumping older dogs and turning right around and adopting a puppy! But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. I say yes. How is this allowed? Nowadays, too many people are totally irresponsible animal owners . Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. Some people should not have pets OR children. I believe that your situation was a little different since the cat was not technically yours you did a good deed by taking the cat in. Absolutely. Step 2. Not a killing shelter as a way to solve the persons problems. I think as a pet owner we owe it to our loyal companions to treat them with love and respect and honor our commitment to them., lol, so then by that thought people who divorce shouldnt be allowed to date or remarry?Oh ,i see a sainthood for you.lol. So I say no to those who dont care that their pets will be killed or not. the office staff should be made aware of this . I dealt with a woman who dumped her old dog and walked out with a puppy at this self-same shelter MIAMI-DADE. That said, there needs to be a means of recordkeeping so when people want to adopt an animal, shelters can see whether they hsve a history of neglect, abuse, or surrendering animals. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. Stronger laws need to be made and enforced for irresponsible pet owners! Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. 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! Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. 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. I am very upset that the South still does not enforce spay and neuter laws better than they are doing. I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. 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. Most animals travel in packs or families and when you abandon them, they know it and they dont ever fully recover. 101 and/or contact our Intake Coordinator at intake@lakehumane.org. Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. They told me that it was true- a dog whose hips had given out had no life left to life. What is dogs and cats did that to their owners. Never allowed again! Thats stupid. Try and find out also when the dog was surrendered-did they give any useful information at all such as age-are the gentle with children and/or other dogs and cats? then you are a bad person in my book and the FBI agrees w/me. 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. 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. I have two dogs and two cats and I made a commitment to these fur babies that I would love and care for them always! Well, in the Catholic church you cant remarry after divorce, because the divorce isnt recognized. She was with us for six years. 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? We need to get the price down or offer affordable dental care clinics. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. As was mentioned, most will NOT make it out alive. Got her through the pregnancy and she had 4 beautiful kittens. I know dogs bring me SO much joy and have taught me so much. Back in 2008 I adopted an eight-month-old English Bulldog/Spaniel mix who came from an abusive home. 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. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. If she did get adopted, thats really lucky- most pitbulls in shelters (the VAST majority) arent so lucky. You do not abandon your animals. No, I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again. In the end, when she was in a stable home with a stable job, she got the dog back. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. When I worked at a kill shelter, we had a military family being sent to Japan surrender their VERY touchy dachshund. No, they shouldnt. I tried everything. Unfortunately, it should be based on each individual case. animals are like kids. Unfortunately bad times hit folks and if no harm is done and people take every measure to ensure the animals well being, then yes, they should be given a second chance when they recover. And anyone surrendering an old dog should be flogged straight out. The difference is once they get back on their feet they can get their pet back. Should you just say oh because you did this now you cant have another dog through addoption!!!!!!!!!!!!! These people need to be red-flagged as high-risk for future adoption privaledges. Definitely NO!!! When I moved to a house but worked full time, I adopted cats. There are so many pros and cons and a lot of it depends on the honesty of others which isnt always present. The humane society I went to requires a hold on the dogs, and I had no money to get him out that day anyway because like I said, my husband had just left me with no warning. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. I picked them up and took then to a NO KILL shelter. Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. These people do not get it. Injured Animal Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. No,no and no. All should be registered, vets should have access to a database and if they bring in an animal for services, they should be heavily fined. 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. We dont know what the case may have been: maybe it was a poverty issue, loss of job and could no longer take care of the dog, maybe the person was now deployed, deported, maybe the person wasnt as educated as they originally thought on the idea of owning a dog, and the best option was to surrender the dog. I had a sister in-law keep doing this with her pets (cats and dogs) when she would be tired of them. Hed just run. Really? Perhaps some had convinced themselves that their dog was special and someone would adopt him/her right away. I have adopted a dog and unfortunately had to give them up because I was not, could not, be the best caregiver for that dog. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. That dog would not have made it through the 6 month rabies quarantine required to go to Japan with them, and at the time, the advertising for our shelter made it sound like we were no-kill (at the time, our live exit rate was 50% or less). Hell no! It simply did not work. Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! the shepard mix i owned was very protective and only liked 3 people. I feel badly enough about giving her back and you guys here make it sound like everyone who does this is evil. She very nearly killed my dads dog and wouldve killed my cat if I ever made any mistake in separating them in different areas of the house. 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. Life situations do change for humans you know. All images and names which are not the property of The Dogington Post are the property of their respective owners. This program was developed to help families who need to make the difficult decision to rehome their beloved pets, but wish to take a more active role in the adoption process. In training for him in the course of 2 years I had him in doggie boot camp I had a private trainer my dog was still unpredictable when I lived in my apartment he attached a kid. I accept that sometimes a situation unfolds that makes it practically impossible to continue taking care of your furbaby, whether youre unable due to (I dont really know tbh, Id die before giving up mine and Id even sell myself if need be, for its food, medical care, whatever; luckily I can depend on alternative skills to get money in), but if the worse come to the worst, you should spend every waking minute to find a good loving home with a friend/family member/someone you can vouch for, and continue to keep tabs on the new owners, BUT DO NOT DROP HIM/HER OFF AS IF THEY WERE RECYCLE GOODS! (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? I want to create a home for a dog that may have experienced what I did to my dog. NO DEFINATELY NOT YOU DONT TAKE A BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL TO A SHELTER JUST BECAUSE ITS OLDER AND THEN HAVE THE NERVE TO ADOPT A PUPPY. I am so grateful to the God and vet. When you surrender your pet (s), please consider the expenses incurred by Capital Humane Society in evaluating and caring for your animal. Now, are you telling me that Im not fit to adopt again? Sometimes bad things happen to good people and they have no choice, but to surrender a pet. 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. No if you dump a dog at a shelter. I think people who surrender pets, especially to high-risk shelters, should have their names and reason for surrender kept in a statewide (nationwide would be great) database. She was 75 lbs and the dog she tossed around like a rag doll was 125 lbs. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. A dog is forever and unfortunately they dont live as long as us but I sure wish they did!! If theyre a repeat surrendererthen no. Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. Even though there may be extenuating circumstances, those who surrender a pet should be barred from having the chance to adopt again. If you are thinking of surrendering your pet, please consider: Calling our Behaviour Helpline: We offer knowledgeable information and advice on a variety of pet behaviours. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. So we gave her a chance. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. 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. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. Dont want to hear any excuses about working full time, I was and yet I loved her so much I had to do the best I could for her. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! Its a very touchy situation, because in SOME few cases the owner might have no other alternative than giving up their pet. These poor animals go through so much anywayhow cruel to put them back into a shelter only to die. Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. I made a contribution to the shelter in an amount that covered his care for the rest of his life. Of course not. Absolutely, YES!! No marks were left but it scared me. Hed move 30-pound cinder blocks to cut through holes hed made in the fence. People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! But, in so many cases, the just tired of taking care of the animal. Most Military families adopt while stateside them when deployed give up the dogs, should not happen. 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