By that time, the new Lab puppy that I got because the shelter told me to, will have lived his entire life with no companion, but if I send him back to the shelter, Ill be banned for life? My older pup, however, was supervised by a woman whose husband didnt like dogs- so around 2:30 p.m., not even an hour after Id located the dogs, she texted me that she had to have the humane society pick him up. Some people are heartless and dont want to be bothered with the responsibility, but an overwhelming number of people do it because they dont know what else to do. I dont care what the reason is for surrender. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. The idea that people think of pets as disposable property makes me ill. What we need is people and this is something the kids can do and just bring the parents when it is authority time. I couldnt get up and the more my husband told her to stop and tried to bring her attention to something else, the more agitated she got. I think all pet owners should have a plan (in writing such as a living will) in order for when they are no longer able/capable to care for their pet due to illness/death, etc. If he stays here, we will have to put him down due to the low quality of life. How is this possible? And absolutely not!! Who did the research for this article? We know ourselves that we would do without before having to give up our critters for any reason. Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. I clicker-trained him. But I would worry people would just dump there pets on the streets or give their pets away on Craigslist because they feared being branded for life. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. Circumstances change; people lose their jobs and can no longer afford to care for a pet properly; people have children and find out their dog is a danger to those children. So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. Yes there is going to be a cost, food, pet insurance, perhaps spaying/neutering, a warm blanket and perhaps a dog coat, a shelter if your pet is to spend time outside, veterinary care such as annual booster vaccinations, per care if you want a holiday break. I hoped they would help him- with his sadness, his anxiousness, his escaping, getting him fixed. no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. They should never be allowed to own a pet again. absolutely not. Shelter attendant Taylor Milligan said that she would be best suited for a single-cat home. I tried everything. Truth is, special or not, a majority of the dogs dumped will never again know what it means to have a family, to play with a toy, to enjoy a treat. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. Animals are precious and depend on us for love and care. I didnt decide I was tired of my dog and get rid of him. That, to me, is the only reason to give up your dog. Your dog would have preferred living in a car with you. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. Now theyre forced to buy from a breeder, because nobody will allow them to adopt a dog. 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. 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. We fostered her and after 6 weeks we found out she had cancer and she went back to her owner for another month. And THOSE are the best pets in the world! As she stomped away the damn dog jumped up and bit her face by her eye. It would make more sense to compare it to never being allowed to have custody of a child because you abandoned another child in the past. I managed to make it happen, but it was HARD, and I was not sure Id be able to pull it off either time. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . I tried CBD. No amount of time would make me trust them again. They could at least research and locate a No Kill Shelter for their pet. 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. She luckily works from home and he needed around the clock care. NYC ACC kill dogs every day. Clearly there is a pattern. Another few weeks and it let me pick it up. No, I think you should not be allowed to adopt again. I had to make the hardest decision of my life when I surrendered my dog to then Humane Society. If they cant keep a lifetime commitment, they should never be allowed to have ANY pet again. 1.) . I still think about those poor cats, but Im proof that people can change, and children can learn to do better than their parents. I was depressed for weeks, didnt eat for days. People that just stop wanting one dog and will turn it into a shelter, even knowing it will probably be euthanized, will likely do it to another. I wouldnt want my name on any list for doing that. Other times, people think they must give up their pet because they do not know how to handle a particular issue. Many just dump them at the shelter when they get old, sick, or arent the dog they had hope theyd be. Too many people dump dogs for such horrible reasons, its sickening. Even if I go with a cat instead of a dog? Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer The Dogington Post is dedicated to finding the best products for dogs and we will never recommend a product that we dont love. I forgave her because I blamed it on everybody else. WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? God is not dead and is still in charge of EVERYTHING. Hence why I think the above information would be good to document for possible future adoptions; I was visibally distraught, young, and couldnt give the care it needed; all reasons that can be fixed with time and maturity. NO. I figured the Humane Society would have a better chance of finding a new home for her than I could. I cry still, and this was almost 5 years ago. Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. Even though there may be extenuating circumstances, those who surrender a pet should be barred from having the chance to adopt again. Call the no kill shelters. In this case any other possible avenue would be tried before taking to a shelter. I surrendered a dog a few years ago because he attacked my neighbors child, snapped at my baby & killed my cats kitten. I will live in a tent or under a bridge before I would ever part with my fur childrenand they would be right there with me. I would take him to a shelter that was a NO KILL shelter we have them where I live and I support them completely. That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. By Appointment Only Surrender appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 12-4PM. When I moved to a house but worked full time, I adopted cats. For my Beagle, though, the problems were just beginning. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . It is just too easy as the shelters cannot refuse to take a pet. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! Abuse. None of which they wanted to deal with or heal. If you have any questions, please contact LHS at 440-951-6122 ext. 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 ?) I live on a farm a deal with a dozen cats and 2 to 3 dogs a year. 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. To dump an elderly pet in a shelter is one of the most cold hearted things a person can do and you do not deserve the pleasure of adopting another while the one you dumped will most likely be killed. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. I dont think that means I should never be allowed to adopt. Many people develop empathy and compassion as they mature and would be wonderful pet parents after being irresponsible previously. Then what? Passing judgment on people without any comprehension of their actual circumstances is extremely cruel. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. Circumstances can change at a drop of a hat. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! Not that no kill shelters are bad but I prefer rescue groups that bring the animal into their home so it never have to sit in a kennel or a cage. My thought is that it should be a case by case basis. I would have to say anyone who surrenders a dog for what ever the reason should NEVER be allowed to adopt ever. No they should not adopt. Thats just heartless. People who walk into a shelter and hand over the leash and dump their famly members should NEVER be able to do that to another living being again. I know one shelter that wont adopt to people under 25, i think on the premise that they might be making a rush decision and not thinking about whether they want to travel, have babies or if they will have to move repeatedly (excessive house prices where I live). Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. ANYONE who has touched a hair on any animal, should be banned forever from having Pets. Absolutely NOT! When my father-in-law passed away, I went to his home and took possession of his dog no one wanted her and I feared she would be euthanized at a shelter. I would have to know the circumstances. So sad to give your animal away to be killed. That would make the person more aware of the responsibilities to own a pet. sorry. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we may get a small commission. I dealt with a woman who dumped her old dog and walked out with a puppy at this self-same shelter MIAMI-DADE. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. However, that probably would not keep them from owning a pet. The exception are very few and far between. Appointments can be made by calling staff at 336-641-3414. Done it once probably do it again! 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. Every night, he had tears in his eyes, and I didnt know why. Instead of condemning people who had to make a heartbreaking choice, try educating people about their options. The owner of the shelter also kept me informed about his status and let me know when he was adopted to an amazing older couple who could be his forever family. No they should not be able to adopt again. It was either that or they wouldnt do the surgery. All of that being said, if someone brings in a dog or cat to dump in a shelter and then wants to adopt within the next six months, definitely not. You surrender, not never have a 2nd chance for a pet. 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. I did not give my dog up to a kill shelter. oO How horrible is that? Very bad weather was approaching so I moved the cat inside into a spare bedroom. Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read Both times an a cat who was already living with me couldnt deal with the new animal(s). This dumping of pets at shelters sickens and infuriates me. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). 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. Or there is also the worry that if people are in the habit of trading their dog in for a new one, if rules are put in place these people might do the unthinkable when they get fed up of their dog. IF I had a bigger dog,or my 3 rescue girls now.I dont know. So I took him back to Pa where I got him where I new where he would be safe because everybody loved him there. If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time It gets rather tiresome to hear people vilified for doing the right thing and taking a pet to a shelter when they cant (yes, or wont) care for an animal any longer. 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. I highly doubt they adopted from a shelter or rescue organization. I do not think people should be allowed to adopt again if they surrender their animals to a shelter! Heartless humans!!! 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? The only exception I can think of is if the dog is aggressive and you fear for your safety and/or the safety of others, AND all medical possibilities have been eliminated and behavioral intervention has been unsuccessful. Call 412-345-0348 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff about the pet you are looking to surrender. It is strange that someone who no longer could keep a dog would stand in line to kill it. My husband and I have had many dogs during out lives, some rescues and some from puppies all with different issues or not. There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. I loved my dog dearly, he was our first baby. A national list would be helpful, but it may be difficult for people to agree on what is legitimate and what is not. A protective dog is great! I worked on socialization and simple training, but was not able to find a new home. Relinquish a Pet If you need to relinquish your pet, please contact the Naperville Area Humane Society at (630) 420-8989. They can help pay for training and behavior and can help you sort out whether the pet has a training issue that can be solved or an emotional issue that requires different intervention, Dr. Albright says. Our dog and cat are part of our family and nothing less. 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. Of course they should not be allowed to adopt again. Both are more dangerous than being kindly euthanized. animals and deserve better than this. I have mix feelings. We rotate the dogs each of the two dogs do not get along spend quiet time in an upstairs bedroom. it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. After she passed away he was looking to adopt but ended up getting a dog that his friend could no longer keep. If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. There are rescues out there for every type of dog. They should be asked the tough questions first, have a waiting period first of a few days. Please allow 72 hours for a response. These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . If they make the effort to te-home the pet with people they have vetted then by all means. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. As someone who has only had rescues all of my life, I cannot imagine someone doing this intentionally, knowing the outcome. At first, my initial response was going to be no. I believe all out going dogs should be microchiped. There are so many alternatives and help available now. People who mistreat, torture, neglect any animal, no-adopt/buy/foster. However some people simply arent ready for or aware of the responsibility,some people have extenuating circumstances that leave them no other choice. If anyone can nonchalantly leave a family pet to die in a kill shelter, then a public list to identify them so that rescue groups, breeders and other shelters will know that this is NOT a person that should have another dog. Not everyone knows theres another alternative. It depends on the reason they had to surrender the animal. I think if you do that to a dog or cat you should never be allowed to own a pet again, until you get some compassion in your life for the animals. Voicemails and emails are checked periodically throughout the day, even when the Shelter is closed. 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