Your dog would have preferred living in a car with you. Photo: elianerei. Not only should they not be allowed to adopt, or own a dog, they should all face jail time and never be allowed around animals. Your information should be on file somewhere. 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. It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. And dont just trade tears take action go to rescue places tell them you are monitoring and you want to see their books all non profits must make their books and facilities open to public inspection. There ARE situations that leave no other choice than to leave an animal. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. 5500 dog are killed everyday in this country, so get out of your own selfish way and realize you are part of the problem. Ehm why is this even a question? So, to say we should never be allowed to adopt again, is not fair at all. If they know they are surrendering their dog and they can die in a kill shelter those pet owners should be banned from adopting any pet. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. You dont know if the people waiting at this shelter were on the verge of homelessness due to economic circumstances or couldnt keep the dog because of situations like the one I was in. I have 5 shelter dogs and before had 3 that I purchased from breeders. Anyone who gives up a loving pet has no business having another pet. I absolutely think this is unacceptable, they should be banned from having pets. Absolutely not! This is no different. And I hate when people judge me and call me heartless when they dont have a clue of what I endured prior to his vet visits and after surrendering him. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read Oh and by the way, is everyone that is so staunch about never adopting an animal again also equally against ABORTION? The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. If you need to surrender your pet back to a shelter, please make an appointment by calling 888-452-7381 Do NOT abandon your pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street, or other public place. Check with your local humane society/animal shelter. Why should they be able to adopt again? It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. Nowadays, too many people are totally irresponsible animal owners . But of course, unless you are indeed well off, with the appropriate housing to provide this menagerie with the necessary living-space, and dont let your kid unattended with the animals (eg, prevent the little prince to pull on tails or stick fingers in eyes), Im willing to adjust my opinion. Unfortunately, adoption into a safe and secure home is an unknown for the pet. Life is unpredictable, people die, people get hurt, things happen. I dont understand the question Should future pet adoptions be conditional? What happens after the time? If you have no choice but to surrender your pet, SJRAS accepts owner surrendered pets by appointment only as the number of animals we can take in daily depends on the number of open kennels or cat cages we have available. 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). The veterinarian I went to was wonderful and gave me options. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. Absolutely not!!! Absolutely not. It would have to be a very dire emergency reason that prompted them to give up their animal, in my opinion, to stop them from being on the list because, if youd do it once youd do it again. Now, are you telling me that Im not fit to adopt again? 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. Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. They also operate pet adoption centers in some locations. I had to surrender one because she, for no reason, before my eyes took down one of my other dogs, she at the last had him by the throat and was in for the kill. I have told my husband if I get a horribly expensive disease to get me pain meds and let me die. I also think any person convicted of any type of neglect or abuse of ANY living being should be on all of those lists as well. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. Certainly less would die every year. Do NOT leave an animal outside the . As your word is your honor! If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. Pet rescue rules sometimes leave potential adopters scratching their heads. 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. Absolutely not! Through the creation of a knowledge base that informs, uplifts and inspires, we can make a difference. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. I believe that if an individual surrenders a pet to a kill shelter they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. So to bring them to that shelter, they must claim that its their animal (very, very common. But if someone just keeps adopting and returning then they should be put on a list. There should be a National Registry for these poor animals. So, yes. No, they shouldnt be allowed to EVER have another animal. 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? I can not imagine ever doing this to any animal, but to say you love an animal and it will most likely die if you leave it is really something I struggle with understanding, my heart breaks for these babys, I think anyone leaving an animal in a kill shelter should have to watch a video of how the animals are put down before they are allowed to surrender their animals , I think they should have to pay a fee which would get them a card like a drivers license with their photo animal they gave up, and all other information like drivers license number, home address phone numbers ect, I think that information should be kept in a computer data base just like criminals and NO they should never get the chance to do that to another animal !!! I had a sister in-law keep doing this with her pets (cats and dogs) when she would be tired of them. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! I live in the country in an area where the city folks seem to frequently dump unwanted pets. Peoples circumstances can change. Had this had been a different dog that attacked the other dog. I agree with Adriana somewhat. Its called the pound, not the shelter. It depends on the circumstances. You better have a very good reason! I will in time get another dog. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. In those cases, they should not be allowed to adopt again. Sure as s*** theyll dump the next dog too. And there is a trend hereI wouldnt be SURPRISED at all, if the people that surrender their animals have probably abanodned their children in some fashion, like not paying child support or agreeing to give up their rightstheres something wrong w/you if you are like thatif you dont care about living things, animals, humans, etc. When I moved to a house but worked full time, I adopted cats. she came out of her being scared and untrusting in about 2 months she is so loved. No, they shouldnt. One person responded and decided to not take her. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. It is strange that someone who no longer could keep a dog would stand in line to kill it. 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. This site contains affiliate links. When a dog is surrendered they should have to give name and drivers license which is entered into the registry. If you the shelter is too hard on adoption requirements the person will just buy a pet from a pet store or from Craigslist. NO. Call 412-345-0348 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff about the pet you are looking to surrender. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. Hell no! someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should not be allowed to adopt again. Shes my Nutella in a jar!. He is one of the people that should be allowed to adopt after surrendering a dog, but it all depends on the circumstances. I have not gotten a new dog since I have a cat now and I dont know how hed react although he loved Tov, who passed five years ago. Perhaps the FBI list starting in 07/16 will have some effect, at least with the abusers. I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. 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 was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. You can check it in Urgent Part 2 Urgent Death Row Dogs in FB or their site. There are many other options. These are all things to take into consideration when you adopt an animal, its a lifetime commitment ! I clicker-trained him. The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? You must be 18 years old to surrender an animal. I have mix feelings. 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. DogingtonPost.com was created for the love of dogs. Example: Dog needs several thousands of dollars for cancer care. 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. He was re-adopted and I pray hes happy and treated well. 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. But, in so many cases, the just tired of taking care of the animal. Even though there may be extenuating circumstances, those who surrender a pet should be barred from having the chance to adopt again. Not because I didnt love the dog, on the contrary. Still, person after person abandoned the dog they, at one point, had promised to love and provide for forever. Whether you are looking to adopt, found a stray animal, are searching for your lost pet, found an injured or orphaned wild animal, want dog training classes, or have made the difficult decision to surrender your pet, DCHS is here to help. I knew when I took possession of the dog that she was not going to be my family's new pet. An already anxious dog with an anxious owner was abandoned by his other owner and his old companion, and he couldnt handle life at our home anymore. 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. So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! 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. It just breaks my heart for these animals! I just hear too many excuses when dogs are turned into a shelter. There seems to be no easy answer, for me, whether they should be allowed to adopt again. Have a database of people who adopt and if they return the pet, put the reason. Abuse is the only qualifier we are fit to judge someone else of. Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. Still, person after person abandoned the dog they, at one point, had promised to love and provide for forever. He tore up everything- my front and back doors, my carpet, every single hanger he found, as well as dishes, toys, trash and kitchen utensils. Do you think if a parent puts their baby up for adoption when they are in a bad situation should never be aloud to adopt in the future when things are better & stable? Even if the circumstances of the person have changed, you dump your dog at a kill shelter. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? For example, what if you are an abuse victim, have to get out, and the abuse shelter wont take your pet yet you dont dare leave your pet with your abuser for fear of what might be done to them. I dont think everyone that chooses to give up their pets should never be allowed to adopt again, just as there are reasons that some people give up their own children for adoption and that doesnt mean they will never be able to have children of their own, but I think the vast majority who give up their pets, especially those who bring them to kill shelters, SHOULD be on a forbidden list. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. If you can take an animal to a shelter and be told that there is a very good chance that he/she will be destroyed and you walk away, YOU should get no second chance. DCHS provides a variety of services for our community. 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. Dont judge. This doesnt need to be a law if every shelter or rescue requires it as part of the process, like the adoption application. A person that surrenders their dog just to adopt another, is doing the surrendered dog a great disservice! Any other issues CAN be resolved. 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. Each one has taught me different things, and Ive adored each one for their own special traits, personalities, and the unconditional love they show everyday. 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. He had this bond with my youngest daughter. I have had to do this twice. 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. 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