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. NO! One day the dog was outside with his children and owner (who had him since he was 5 weeks) The youngest child was 26 months and playing with a bug while oldest kid gave dog a bath with hose and middle child was on the porch. 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. But your average person that finds a stray probably doesnt know that. I live in the country in an area where the city folks seem to frequently dump unwanted pets. And they should have some liability for selling puppies to persistent surrender offenders! No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! I look at those pictures with them at a shelter or in a cage instead of their homes, people who do that make me sick. I feel that the big picture should be examined. 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. I ended up moving to a 55 and above community in Delaware and of course because of him being a pit people judged him he was known as the killer dog which pissed me off then to make matters worse he broke loose and attacked a dog in that neighborhood so I tried like hell to keep this dog he was a sweetheart.But cops were called again and I was not going to let anybody take him from me and put him down. A tetanus shot and a round of antibiotics later, the shelter laid it on reaaaaal thick, made me feel worse than I already did and handled it extremely poorly in general. Now, would I ever surrender my dog no matter what the circumstances were and I respond, NO WAY! Important animal relinquishment information: To surrender a pet, please schedule an appointment at 312-645-8081 or email admissions@anticruelty.org to help us provide the best service possible. Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. There are many other options. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. 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. 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. An animal be it cat or dog is not disposable at your convience, it is a lifetime commitment to that dog or cat. She kept trying to attack me. As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. 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. Colorado 2013 stats show there were 101,911 dogs in the rescue/shelter system that year. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. Both times an a cat who was already living with me couldnt deal with the new animal(s). Your email address will not be published. A person who gives up their dog or cat should not be able to adopt again because they will only do it again when the animal becomes too much work for them. Dogs have been surrendered because of the following: moving, cant take the dog; cant take care of the dog; dog is too old; dog has too many health problems; dog is pregnant; dog just had puppies with the puppies; hunting dogs that are no longer needed; dog has grown up and is no longer cutethey havent provided any structure or training, so now they dont want to be bothered; etc., etc., etc. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! ), the dog consequently wouldve been euthanised within the hour without even a chance to do it a 2nd time: Reason for me to believe its actually a toddler). 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. Or find someone to give the pet to. 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. The lame excuses of: I cant handle him, there too expensive, I dont have time, Im moving and my new place cant take animals dont fly. Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. My heart breaks every week, and I cry over the dogs who dont make it out. 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. If you cant do at least that much, then dont get one. I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. No one should take that responsibility lightly. Nope! For example providing a temporary home until the owner gets back on their feet, know as many positive reinforcement trainers that provide services at a discount rate if there is a behavioral issue, connect adopters with a variety of vets that can also adjust pricing etc. These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! Now if the owner passes away and they have no next of kin, than that is another story. So, to say we should never be allowed to adopt again, is not fair at all. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. I found myself in a spot many years ago of having to find a home for my dog. I have even made arrangements with family that if something should happen to us, they will take her in for the rest of her days. 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. And when they say the kid came along and the dog was jealousso why arent they working with that dog to take care of the jealousy. 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? Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and the owner doesnt have a choice but to surrender. A Zebra doesnt change its stripes. I do know that a very small number of people cannot keep their dogs BUT they are the minority. They also operate pet adoption centers in some locations. No!!!!! If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. If the animal you surrender meets our criteria, it will be placed up for adoption and there is no time limit. If a person adopts a dog and then surrenders it, they should not be allowed to adopt again. Thick n thin you see it thru or dont get one to begin with. If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. I wanted to find the dog a new home myself, but our contract with the shelter specified that we had to return her if we couldnt keep her ourselves. In most instances no, it's not. I think this is a great idea just like sex offenders have to have their name on a list so should anyone who dumps their animal at a shelter. And for that I should be denied the possibility of adopting another animal? No, I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again. He was so gentle that even toddlers could take food from his mouth and he would just stop and walk away. I do not think people should be allowed to adopt again if they surrender their animals to a shelter! Stop trying to act like you can fully predict what is going to happen in a month or so after getting a pet. I am simply amazed at how judgmental people are when it comes to things they know absolutely nothing about. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. Orange County residents can surrender their owned pet at the facility with an appointment. They are advised that the animal will most likely be PTS, and they still turn them in. A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. NO! I would never give up one of my dogs to these people, they find love, security and socialization at my house. Animals are not disposable!!! I watched a movie a while ago called Wendy and Lucy. Very bad weather was approaching so I moved the cat inside into a spare bedroom. So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. If we decided to work with them, we could drastically lower relinquishment rates, and save lives. Then six months later, they found a job that provides them a strong income again. We decided that he was simply too much of a liability to have in a home where children were. He was scared in his new home for a while, but adjusted well- and my Beagle was over the moon about his new friend. No, they should not be allowed to adopt again. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. Healthy, trained, nice, highly adoptable dogs, even puppies. Really? How do you know theyll do it again? terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. Perhaps others simply didnt care. Puppy mills need to be abolished. 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. Pet Surrender Resources to Consider Before Surrender* We understand how difficult it is to make the decision to surrender your pet. It just breaks my heart for these animals! I had an answer, but then thought a little more about this; if the person did not drop the animal at the shelter would they otherwise try to dispose of the animal like garbage, or worse? Surrendering a pet to a shelter is a very serious offense, especially a kill shelter. However If I had to make that I believe if you cannot do it the first time and get it right ,there should be no second time,if yes there is a ligitament reason,the owner died,2 strikes you are out,people think animals are so disposable today, some get rid of them for the stupidest reason,they eat to much,there old ,they want a puppy ,it should be a privalige to own an animal ,just like having a liscense,people should actually be screened to have an animal its to easy today,and to many are being abused,i believe the same with children. I am as outraged as anyone by some of the reasons people give for abandoning their pets. I mean Duh!, OF COURSE they should be (officially) denied to ever adopt another animal again, have their names blacklisted with every shelter nation-wide (and preferably be put on record -for life- on a [heartfelled wished] on-line register for animal abusers, just the same as with pedophile offenders, and/or rapists! I dont think you can make an absolute rule about this, because people surrender dogs for a variety of reasons. They each get human interaction time and they each get animal interaction time, as well as outdoor time. The list should be a nationwide database. In mine and my husbands eyes, she was the most adorable thing in the world. Definitely NOT!!! Your information should be on file somewhere. Still to this day do not no why they had us re homed him. All others NO! It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. I just hear too many excuses when dogs are turned into a shelter. He was going to the shelter and the rest of the family really wanted a dog so we took him. it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! I sponsored her so that her adoption fee would already be paid when the right family for her came in. So I think each adopter needs to be considered on an individual basis. Its a heartbreaking but rewarding process. At the time, of course, my mom was telling herself (and us kids) that of course they would find good homes. Broke skin and she had a black eye for almost a week. Hell NO,,, if you can just dump a beating, breathing, living being then you dont deserve another. When you arrive for your surrender appointment, please bring your photo ID and any medical records you have for the animal. 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. That's normal. Surrendering often happens when an animal is too much work, or they dont value the creature enough to keep it. No way. So to all of those of you who think I should NEVER, EVER, EVER be allowed to adopt another pet, ever during the rest of my life think about your opinion, and try not to bruise your mind when you jump down off your high horse.. Having a pet, is a commitment that requires feeding, training, walking them, taking them to the vet for regular check-ups and vaccinations, among other things. 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. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. I do not regret taking him to the pound. We do not have a vet clinic on site and cannot provide . These are my Children, I LOVE THEM TO DEATH. I know in the future when I CAN care for an animal to my best potential I WANT to adopt. OVER MY DEAD BODY AND GLOCK 45 ! Pets must be surrendered to a local animal shelter or rescue organization. These people rate right up there with child abusers and should definitely not be allowed to adopt ever again. They will just do it again. I live on a farm a deal with a dozen cats and 2 to 3 dogs a year. I cant imagine turning in my rescued Sibe. Well he actually jumped on the kid well the kid starting screaming cops were called so my dog had a bite on his record. There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. We should do our best to protect animals by not allowing the same person to abandon another in the future. I miss her like crazy and would love to have her back someday if I ever could. Until she started attacking me. Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! I wouldnt want my name on any list for doing that. 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. 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