A dog only wants to love you and in return be loved. 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. Certainly less would die every year. If theyre a repeat surrendererthen no. Like I said, it depends on the situation. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances beyond anyones control. 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. I cant begin to imagine the fear those animals feel being left behind like that. I say yes. Each person standing in line was there to surrender an animal, despite being told they would most likely be euthanized as the [] While . And for that I should be denied the possibility of adopting another animal? . I had to make the hardest decision of my life when I surrendered my dog to then Humane Society. My self I will never give up my two babys they are part of me and they are the ones to have keep me alive till this day they the ones I live for. Answer (1 of 5): I wouldn't count on it, especially if the dog has been adopted already. You can remarry if you get the marriage annulledBut anyway, you are comparing apples to oranges. 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. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. No just no but HELL no!!!!! ABSOLUTELY NO! Want to know why there are so many dogs available for adoptionits the sit-on-the-throne-of-judgemental people running teh adoptions! Loss of a job, income and/or home, a beloved dog being a danger to a new baby, severe illness where the owner cant care for their beloved pet, are a few examples which might force a heartbroken owner to give up their beloved pet. With much breaking of boards and other things what finally stopped her was lots of waterbut she still did not let go until she flipped him into the crate with her. 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! cats)! Some people are older and see no other way. Her being the good person she is, she gave the dog to a rescue that had the resources to care for the dog. What would you do if you had to downsize just to have a roof over your heads and that place didnt allow you to have a pet of any kind? There is a place here in NJ that people surrendered their pets because of economy and struggling to make ends meet. 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. While I think that Wendy and Lucy could have gotten along living on the streets, Wendy did what she thought was best for Lucy, even though it was a very difficult decision for her to make. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? Hell no! Contact us at (403) 205-4455. But, barring some extreme (temporary) hardship that prompted the surrender in the first place, they should go on a list so that future shelters can consider if they wish to let them adopt again. A dog should not have to suffer, have to die, because of idiot humans. So you know what? There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. 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. If your pet was adopted from Heartland Animal Shelter: If they did it once, they will do it again. .they had their chance and they blew it. 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. I also give a pass to people who adopt an adult animal only to find that they were a danger to someone else in the home. How glad I am! There is also the issue of if an adopter sells or gives away their dog to another individual, claims their pet died then adopts another one. I was forced to take Remi and her kittens to the Animal Protective Association. Dont judge. I hoped they would help him- with his sadness, his anxiousness, his escaping, getting him fixed. They are loyal, wonderful, loving Its like using abortion as a form of birth control. Appointments can be made by calling staff at 336-641-3414. I know some people who do this a lot and it makes me so angry. I do not regret taking him to the pound. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. 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. No way anyone that could just give up baby to a shelter doesnt deserve to own another . There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. An animal is for life. terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. No dog/animal should be given to a furever family that either going to give the dog/animal back at any time!!! So, NO I do not feel they should be able to adopt again. 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. Then one day she was sitting on my lap and was trying to get my husbands attention. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. 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 agree with Shannon. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. NO WAY SHOULD THEY BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT AGAIN. 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. No do not let them adopt ever again! They should never be allowed to own a pet again. 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. That decision should be made on an case by case basis. 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. While the majority of those who surrender pets do so for selfish reasons, if a national registry is put into place I do think there should be an appeal process for extenuating circumstances. The caring,loving, feeding, vet visits. 1 answer. How horrible is that? 5500 dog are killed everyday in this country, so get out of your own selfish way and realize you are part of the problem. 1.) NeverI help with rescue everyday I see so many animals in shelters..I rescued my corgi he is with me for life.. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we may get a small commission. 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!!!! And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. I have had to do this twice. Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! Life is about love, learning, and things that make you happy. Work with people to help them place their animals. 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. No,no and no. In both cases, the groups require a thorough screening process to ensure that the pet/baby is placed in a home . She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. Making that decision was tough. Nobody would deny that. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. I have mix feelings. 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. 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. 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? Shelters really do want the very best for your dog. It speaks volumes about a persons character if they are not capable of making a commitment to an animal. I guess in that vain of thought. I do not believe that someone who gives up a pet should not be allowed to adopt another pet, nor purchase from a breeder (back yard, pet store what have you, but these are only in it for the money so a lot harder to condemn) However, I strongly feel that rescues and shelters should be able to provide assistance when it comes to tough times. People who have the heartless wrenching guts to do something like this do not deserve the love of an animal. Even when you are grouchy!!! Hed been there before, after all. People who dont take responsibility, should not have the opportunity to do this act of cruelty twice. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. Nope they need no pets , peoples like that should be on data warn all the shelters from them I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . It all depends on the situation. I think your article is very skewed and fails to take into consideration the circumstances of the adopter. You have to get all the details before judging. By Appointment Only Surrender appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 12-4PM. The familys children had slept on the dog, ate with the dog, been guarded by the dog, played all kinds of games with the dog. I have also adopted 9 cats & I still have them all. 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. I signed the release forms- giving my dog to the shelter so he could be put down, but I didnt bring him there. No, they should not be able to adopt again. She is part of my family and the choice was mine to make without researching to make the dog is the right fit for me. So I say no to those who dont care that their pets will be killed or not. I had return my rescue dog for unprovoked aggressiveness even our vet called me to specifically urge me to return this dog and now Im blacklisted. They are not disposable-should not be able to adopt again. Right, I suspect theres a chance on a resentful entitled hissyfit with my name for its address? If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. That means you own the dog, and it's your decision whether you want to return them to a previous owner or now. I absolutely am against people getting another pet once they have surrendered an animal. A friend took me in but their HOA didn't allow any animals of any kind. The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. It should include anyone convicted of animal abuse as well as anyone who turns in a dog at a kill shelter. So they are forced to relinquish their dog after spending days trying to find a new home for the animal themselves, but are unable to. 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. he attacked my neighbors kid & ripped open his ankle, he snapped & bit my son twice & he killed my cats kitten & he would attack any dog that got near him.. NEVER AGAIN! 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. TO BETTY B . We understand that surrendering to the shelter is the last option left for many pet owners. I am under severe stress wth a husband who has cancer. Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. I love this dog so dearly. There are rescues out there for every type of dog. 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. We should have a DNA list. no but then we would be violating their rights politicians can kiss my a$$. I replied that I could never do that, I had committed to him and I would see it through and help him to learn to trust again. Th 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. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! The exception are very few and far between. By all means: live your little heart out girl, but please dont bank on affecting me, cause you wouldnt succeed for a nano-second (I wont hold my breath waiting) Have a nice day. 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 . People grow, they change and being positive is always better than critical. 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. 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? Your dog would have preferred living in a car with you.