I think that owner should be able to adopt again in the future. However, this year I adopted a dog who ended up being a danger to my adopted cat and my dads adopted chihuahua because she had very strong prey drive. Wake them up and get them to change or hire someone else who can do the job better. I have had to do this twice. 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. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. Do they give the dog back they should be banned from adoption. 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. Not ever. I dont think that means I should never be allowed to adopt. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. People that would surrender their pet have no credibility as far as Im concerned. Those that surrender their animals should be on a separate registry. This is no different. I was so devastated. Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? If someone wants a dog again they will find means to get one, either from the newspaper, Craigslist, Facebook..why not the pound??? Many, many shelters these days have rescue and foster programs to give them more time to find homes for the dogs. How is this allowed? Some people just dont know any better, or dont know of any other options. I probably should have thought better the second time; I really believed my cat would be OK with a dog as she had before. I would prefer stronger laws restricting breeding, enforcing spay/neuter, and stronger community support for shelters. I live in a 4 season state and there were cases of animals that were dumped in rural areas and left to freeze to death, think that would be much worse than turning a dog in if the owner was not going to keep the dog either way. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. Do you really think the shelter operated on your dog and made that pet available for adoption? I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. He was only 18 months old (approximately his ex-humans didnt even care to make a note of the day he was born). These people do NOT deserve to adopt again, as I am sure they will surrender again If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. To sentence them to death for reasons beyond their control disturbs me to my core. People make poor decisions, but I dont think they should be branded for the rest of their lives when they could actually be saving one. No they should never be allowed to adopt again! If I cared more about her former pets than she did, no way would I endorse her for another. It's important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. Its not a possession, its a commitment to living, feeling creature and you should respect that and take it seriously. 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. Read their stories, and tell me if you think the persons that betrayed those dogs with an array of lame excuses are deserving to have another dog. She had been on a farm where she had attacked a horse and they wanted to give her a chance. 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. 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. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. You must be 18 years old to surrender an animal. They can use sites like VolunteerMatch or AdoptAPet to list volunteer positions/needs and attract help. They dont deserve the love of another animal. 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. I could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. Sometimes bad things happen to good people and they have no choice, but to surrender a pet. Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! Do keep in mind, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. As your word is your honor! If you have ANY DOUBTS about surrendering your pet (s) to us, PLEASE DO NOT DO SO!. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! I say a maybe depending on the situation. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. There you can see the Super Urgent, the urgent dogs, the folders with the dogs killed or saved by day and month. Your email address will not be published. If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. All these are reasons I have heard from people trying to re-home a pet. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. No,no and no. No, they should not be able to adopt again. 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 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! However, many sweet, loving dogs that have done nothing wrong, are euthanized daily. I need to really consider this, I dont want people to dump at shelters either. Case closed. 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. Should I never be able to adopt again because I made the heart-wrenching choice to protect the life of my cat by returning my dog to the shelter, where she had a chance to be adopted by a family who didnt have a cat and would be able to love her without putting another animals life at risk? When you look into a dogs eyes as their human is driving away, you lose faith in humanity. Some people adopt with the idea that-If we dont like it-bring it back. Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont Neighbors kept an eye out all day. Absolutely NOT! Should I be refused to adopt a dog in the future? Except they dont talk back and love you unconditionally!!! People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! We trained and cared for him for over 13 years and he was an important part of our family. I had a pit bull and I loved her and cared for her. some people have legitimate reasons that they have to do this. Answer (1 of 7): I can't believe that would be a problem. So I guess there needs to a database to track why people are surrendering the animals in the first place. When I finally got up from the chair, she was coming after me. 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 never saw her again. My husband and I have had cats for the last 30 yrs or so. If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time Please call around. I highly doubt they adopted from a shelter or rescue organization. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Now if the owner passes away and they have no next of kin, than that is another story. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. I would love to see a national DO NOT ADOPT TO registry! am all for a registry!!! PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! If you dump an animal, ( and that is what it is) you should not be allowed to adopt or buy another animal. Still, person after person abandoned the dog they, at one point, had promised to love and provide for forever. Answer. Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? I think it has to be handled on a case-by-case basis. Think of the responsibility you have to undertake. Real need surrenders are few and far between. But as far as a person just getting rid of an old dog because they dont want the hassle anymore or so they can get a puppy, no. So many pets are dumped to be euthanized for flimsy reasons such as I cannot afford to have his broken leg set, I cannot afford to have her tumour removed, he/she is old and we want a new puppy. So while I understand the negative reactions to a lot of the silly reasons people surrender their pets I'm cautious to lump everyone whose done so together. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. A dog or cat is a lifelong commitment. If you do this you are a worthless human being and do not deserve the unconditional love of a pet. I truly hope that each and every one of them gets their paybackin as inhumane a means as what those poor babies were going to be subjected to! NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! If adopters who surrender to legitimate organizations are penalized then they will just use other avenues, such as abandoning the animal, claiming it was a stray, or giving it away for free to any scumbag. 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. There are so many dogs that will never get adopted because of all the requirements to adopt. 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! Its hard for me to believe that people would turn them in to a kill shelter. Working in rescue I have seen it all. care. I had no idea until I was handed papers by a sheriff to leave premises in 30 days. sorry. 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. I totally understand that there are all kinds of circumstances, but I have to go with a NO because these people take an animal to a known Kill facility knowing that their dog or cat do not have the best chances of being adopted is just as bad as abuse. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! You must have an appointment to surrender your pet. Im a single mom on a very tight income in a crowded neighborhood, working full-time, in a custody battle for my youngest son, attending school for my masters degree. I personally feel it depends on the situation and it should be a case by case basis. Jail time for repeat offenders. 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. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. Not because I didnt love the dog, on the contrary. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. 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 cant understand how anyone can just throw away a pet. Ive turned over a litter of kittens that were wondering around the neighborhood. If its the too old, too fat, too expensive, takes too much time, ate my shoes, messed in the house, barked (what did you expect it to do, yodel ?) Either care for an animal for life, or get a pet rock. No I feel they should not be aloud to adopt again even though there were extended circumstances as for the lady who after all the love. 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. If you say surrender is only allowable for these reasons whats to stop these folks from using one of those reasons? Puppy mills need to be abolished. Especially since they were told the pet would probably be euthanized. Think Adoption First! Would you rather people dump them in the country or leave them to starve in a backyard. Because of this biting tendency, it had to be given back to the rescue group. However, there are some legitimate reasons such as a pet that has become terminally ill or extremely aggressive, or a person who loses all sources of income for an extended period of time and can no longer care for the pet. These people that turn over there dogs to the kill shelter should never be aloud to adopt again & never own one again & the whistle blower be rewarded if they find out & report it. It is always with a heavy heart we accept a surrendered pet to our shelter. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! Personally icould never give mine up to a shelter they r family, I just never could give them up and weve had lots of dogs and loved them all !!! For my Beagle, though, the problems were just beginning. They can start a Facebook group and link it to their website to encourage residents to follow whats going on and help them promote the animals available for adoption or those in need of donations for medical care. And I did, the loss of her still hurts today and it never occurred to me to take her to a shelter. These are the types of incentives that people need in order to adopt and remain committed. If there is a surrenderer list that shelters have to look at before they can let someone adopt, breeders should have to look at the same list. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. 2070 Griffin Road. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. I understand that some people, due to circumstances, dont believe there is any other choice. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? I agree with you ladies and gentlemen up there at top, but what about those who have not been able to keep their homes or apartments? He is mine for life. her food and growled at one of her kittens and she viciously attacked my dog. Many just dump them at the shelter when they get old, sick, or arent the dog they had hope theyd be. Absolutely, no pets should be sold on or around holidays. So how dare anybody tells me I should not adopt again.I grew up with dogs all my life.these dogs have a bad reputation because of humans. I begged my ex-husband to take his dog, and he refused instead buying a brand new puppy for several hundred dollars and volunteering to drive the Beagle somewhere far away. I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. Theyre both friendly, but two separate families took them in for the day. If you are not ready or unsure, then move on! They should be put on a national Do Not Adopt To list. I wish I could have just one more day with my Sydney Girl, my rescued Black Lab, I would give anything for that to happen. so my answer would be, i think it depends on the situation and how the people go about doing it. NO THEY SHOULDNT! Remi has now been adopted and I believe her four kittens have been adopted. 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