One wouldnt do that with a human child (or maybe they would). The other big part of the problem I see is the amount of dogs being dumped due to the inability to pay the exorbitant price of dentals. I do believe that these should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! NeverI help with rescue everyday I see so many animals in shelters..I rescued my corgi he is with me for life.. There is no way we could give our babies up and no one had better mess with them either. I kept turning my back toward her and she was also going in circles, jumping on me, trying to bite me. Absolutely not. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. Making that decision was tough. If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. When you adopt a dog, you make a commitment to that dog; a commitment to love and to cherish it, to give it the life it deserves and to overcome any issues that dog may have issues undoubtedly caused by other humans. Many of them dont even know about all the other options, because theyre afraid they will be condemned by the public if they ask. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. Im not saying it was perfect at the beginning but together we learned and now he is the sweetest boy on earth. Monday-Friday: 10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Both times it was a painful and heart breaking situation. If you cannot live up to that then you have no business adopting another one. I hoped they would help him- with his sadness, his anxiousness, his escaping, getting him fixed. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. Effing [emailprotected], all of those people! Theyre a lifetime commitment, their lifetime. I feel that people who give up their pets just because they dont want them anymore should not be able to adopt from any shelter. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. I think it depends on the circumstance that made them surrender the pet in the first place. If you are considering surrendering your pet, we strongly Done it once probably do it again! If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. Every situation is different. 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. To paraphrase Gandhi, the morals of a people or nation can be be measured by the way its animals are treated. If you are surrendering multiple pets, you will need to schedule an appointment for each pet. It really depends on the circumstance Im sure there good people that really had no choice but they should really b checked out and make sure it was the only choice they had. 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. I say a maybe depending on the situation. When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. 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! Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. 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. We got our first dog from the humane society when he was 16 weeks. Last week, after 8 solid months of trying to convince my dog to be the good boy he used to be hed always been anxious but it had just gotten so much worse I surrendered him to the shelter. There should also be a list for those who abuse animals as well!!! Broke skin and she had a black eye for almost a week. We have rescued 4 dogs and we already had our own and when we find someone who wants them I question them and tell them I want to see where they live. But we refuse to neuter/spay and continue to do this to animals. 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. Answer (1 of 7): I can't believe that would be a problem. All my dogs have been rescued, this last one has struggled with some issue but that only makes me love her more. Please allow 72 hours for a response. Never ever! Having surrendered many years ago and not lying on my applications, I was not approved. Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. Upon acquiring a pet, one makes a lifelong commitment to care for that animal for the duration of its life! It just breaks my heart for these animals! NO! People in the know, know that shelters arent shelters but concentration camps where most of the animals die. And sometimes, people get animals when they have the time to love and care for them, but something unfortunate and unforeseeable happens and they no longer can care for the animal. I cant imagine turning in my rescued Sibe. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). While . I still think about those poor cats, but Im proof that people can change, and children can learn to do better than their parents. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our intake department at 541-928-6280 or email intake@safehavenhumane.com. We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. A registry would create more dumped at roadside and free to good home posts. I had to return my dog to the shelter after almost 4 years of consistent aggression and biting, finally resulting in her grabbing and holding onto my wrist. Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. Just like TSA has a no fly list. This dog spends its life with you thinking he is one of the family, and loved; then he is dumped like inanimate garbage. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! So I think each adopter needs to be considered on an individual basis. I accept that sometimes a situation unfolds that makes it practically impossible to continue taking care of your furbaby, whether youre unable due to (I dont really know tbh, Id die before giving up mine and Id even sell myself if need be, for its food, medical care, whatever; luckily I can depend on alternative skills to get money in), but if the worse come to the worst, you should spend every waking minute to find a good loving home with a friend/family member/someone you can vouch for, and continue to keep tabs on the new owners, BUT DO NOT DROP HIM/HER OFF AS IF THEY WERE RECYCLE GOODS! Would you take your child to a kill shelter? I am simply amazed at how judgmental people are when it comes to things they know absolutely nothing about. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. I definitely dont think an amount of years should be put on it. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. If you were, you might be surprised to know what you are capable of doing. Oh and by the way, is everyone that is so staunch about never adopting an animal again also equally against ABORTION? For my Beagle, though, the problems were just beginning. I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again if they dump their pet at a kill shelter. No they shouldnt but it will deter people from dropping them at a shelter and they will find another way to get rid of them like dropping them on the side of the road. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? They would do it again! Otherwise youre trying to remove a spec from someones eye without removing the plank from your own first. 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? The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. 2. Ehm why is this even a question? You must be 18 years old to surrender an animal. The vet immediately said put her down. 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. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? There are so many alternatives and help available now. This probably would of gone a different way. No they should never be allowed to adopt again! I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. Dont deny them the opportunity. PS: And I DO believe you WOULD dump another dog at the shelter, cause you know F all of coaching or keeping a dog. . 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. I definitely think animal abusers should go on a registry and shared with all to avoid repeats in those circumstances, also if people have habitual pet turn ins that should be considered for a registry. What one person feels is a legitimate reason, might not seem so to another. It would depend on why they are surrendering the pet. And you somehow got the idea to adopt not 1, not 2 not 3, but 9 cats? 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 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. What else are they supposed to do besides give that dog a chance to find a better home? There are so many variables here. I think if the people make every effort to put it into a new home or rescue, and take it to a no kill shelter as a last resort, there should be considerations made. If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. We currently have 2 girls who are 7 yrs old and they will be with us till the day they pass away. Some pet owners think that when they surrender their pet to a shelter that the pet will be loved and spoiled for as long as it takes to find them a homethe truth is often quite different. Right, I suspect theres a chance on a resentful entitled hissyfit with my name for its address? Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. I agree they are family and for me, they come first. A pet is a commitment, the life of the animal commitment. There are shelters that do not euthanize animals. 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? I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ANIMALS AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS AND THEN UNDERGO TRAINING HOW TO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS AND WHAT IT MEANS TO AN ANIMAL TO HAVE A HOME AND LOSE IT AND MAKE SURE THIS DOESNT HAPPEN AGAIN WHEN THEY GET A NEW COUCH!!! No, they shouldnt be allowed to EVER have another animal. She now has limited sight and hearing, she is frail and doddery but would I dump her NO WAY. After about two months of feeding and talking to the cat every day it finally let me pet it. 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. What you dont want to do is to discourage surrenders to the point where people just abandon their dogs to die, or where they take them out and shoot them so that they wont have that stigma of surrender attached to them. The HOA made it impossible to return. Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. Conclusion. Thats just heartless. You should not be allowed to get another dog if you have surrendered yours. That's normal. I think it should be judged on a case by case basis. If the need to surrender an animal is urgent (i.e.. moving, eviction, etc.) Having been through some trying times, I am a little more sympathetic to those who surrender a dog (with good reason). 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? Ooops I didnt mean to comment twice! They should never ever be able to adopt nor own another pet, EVER!!! I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. Or find someone to give the pet to. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. There are alternatives and often it takes time to rehome. Theres still a ways to go, but the tide is beginning to turn as more people realize the horrors they are supporting financially by buying a puppy from a pet store. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have been the shelter shepherd for a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for 10 years. I had to surrender my do and it hurt like hell. Another few weeks and it let me pick it up. Some people should definitely be allowed to adopt again, but others should not. I recognize the fact that Wendy is a very caring individual that has had to deal with some difficult choices in life. No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! If your animal is spayed/neutered, and is not current on vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $257 - $277. Appointments will be scheduled once the pets Personality Profile has been reviewed. I love Freeway like he was my child and this is the first dog I ever had. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. Find someone wholl take them if need be. The smell, infection, inability to eat, pain and other factors test the normal familys patience. 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