No never if you caused the death of one of your pets by putting them in a kill shelter you shouldnt be allowed another one. Like I said, we tried everything to rehabilitate her, but nothing worked. 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. Your email address will not be published. I DONT CARE IF I WERE SICK OR ON THE STREET THAT IS MY FUR BABY AND WHERE EVER I GO SHE WILL BE WITH ME, PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! She has been on medication since I rescued her from the pound at 8-9 years of age and having been run over by a car. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? Its not a possession, its a commitment to living, feeling creature and you should respect that and take it seriously. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! My heart breaks every week, and I cry over the dogs who dont make it out. There should be maybe more discussion between the rescue centre and the humans wishing to adopt, about how they would deal with any issues which could arise. I hate to be judgmental and try to imagine being in such horrible circumstances I could turn a beloved pet over to be killed if you cant imagine doing this with a child how can you imagine it with another family member? Or if theyre a known animal abuser then no. I surrendered a dog I had for several years because he attacked my neighbors kid & ripped open his ankle, he snapped & bit my son twice & he killed my cats kitten & he would attack any dog that got near him. Domestic Cats - $50. No. We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. none of the excuses above are legitimate reasons for murder. Missy, you are full of Sierra Hotel India Tango, and think I can name double-digit numbers of reasons, that poor dog (not to mention those effing 9(!) Shelters yes, are serving a purpose, but humans need to use their brains. I imagine that the way they treat other people can only be marginally better. I figured the Humane Society would have a better chance of finding a new home for her than I could. I think that if the dog is very aggressive or some other situation like that then it would be okay to adopt another animal without the behavior issues. Too many lame excuses. I would like to just say, NO but there are one or two reasons that they surrendered for the best of the dog and didnt just dump them or worse. THEY DEFINITELY SHOULD NEVER, EVER AND I MEAN EVER BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOG !!!!!!!!! A dog should not have to suffer, have to die, because of idiot humans. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. Having a child, if my dog were to develop aggression toward her, and I had exhausted possible solutions via my vet and professional trainers, then I would have to give him up. Find someone wholl take them if need be. Either care for an animal for life, or get a pet rock. Fortunately, it also means the owner has put their faith in our judgement and level of care for the animal. 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.. Yes, most people in these situations would likely at least try non-kill shelter options first but, what if they cant find a solution that way. A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. But, it was a problem for us. If it a superficial reason, then no. Our Adoption Centers take in owned animals as well as stray cats and small animals. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). Why not says HSUS, ASPCA and PetSmart Charities . if have dunped an animal at a shelter than no u should not be able to adopt an animal. This probably would of gone a different way. In mine and my husbands eyes, she was the most adorable thing in the world. No rescue in the Washington, DC area will let me rescue a dog now. Surrendering a Pet (Intake Process) . This is the best circumstance because you will already have a better chance of seeing your dog again and the odds are in your favor the home will be a good one. For people who cannot afford vet care for elderly pets, there needs to be some helpalthough if I were in that situation, I would have my friend put down while I held them and loved them, rather than leaving them to die in a pound with strangers. I had a pit bull and I loved her and cared for her. i was forced out of my trailer and put into the city. While there are legitimate reasons to surrender at times, what we find is that most surrenders are because the dog has become an inconvenience in some way. But I try to see the whole picture and not parts of it. Many people who bring in animals are relinquishing them when they found them as strays, but many shelters do not accept strays. I dont think so I guess it would be differant depending on the circumstances but pets are for life if your not willing to stick your neck out for them then you probably shouldnt have one.. Something that makes me so mad is when people surrender dogs because they get to big it is like if you didnt want a big dog then why did you get it.. People should really do their research before they get an animal. Never. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. They are doing what is in the dogs interest rather than selfishly keeping the dog out of their need and then watch the dog die. If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. I tried to adopt a 3rd but she didnt adjust and developed severe behavior problems that I couldnt handle. Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. They should ever be able to adopt another dog. You can remarry if you get the marriage annulledBut anyway, you are comparing apples to oranges. So far this month, they have killed 53 dogs till yesterday. 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. 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. If there is an incident, your dog bit your child or the neighbor and must be surrendered, no stigma. Youd rather they not surrender the dog but let it suffer from lack of veterinary care, food, or attention or let it fend for itself. Lets not put everyone in the same barrel, here, folks. Before you jump to conclusions, think about the circumstances. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. I DONT CARE IF I WERE SICK OR ON THE STREET THAT IS MY FUR BABY AND WHERE EVER I GO SHE WILL BE WITH ME!!!!! 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. Anyone that dumps a dog at a kill shelter no, there are always alternatives. Surrendering a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision. There are a lot of circumstances that are unavoidable for people such as losing their jobs or their homes that would make it better for the dog to be in a different situation. Because people change it would be awful to punish someone for life, i adopted a puppy and two cats from the shelter and i think it is awful when people dont want there pets anymore, better the shelter than the street though. I WOULD NEVER GIVE UP MY BABYS FOR ANYTHING I LOVE ALL ANIMALS ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL, SO NO, NO, NO. After a few weeks, I discovered he had man issues where he had obviously been hurt by a man in one (or both) of his previous homes. 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! They should never be allowed to own a pet again. It depends on the reason they had to surrender the animal. She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. I live in the country in an area where the city folks seem to frequently dump unwanted pets. If you ban them from adopting from a shelter (which they probably never did anyway) youre not making any headway regarding this problem. The vet immediately said put her down. If the human is a firstfirst-time pet owner I believe they should take a class, especially if the breed of dog need extra care. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? 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. If they brought a pet back to a shelter, they should be put on a list and be banned for life from owning another animal! We worked with him for over a year. There are some where there is no question, such as fighting them, abuse, neglect, torture, etc. I think if you couldnt handle or didnt want the first pet you shouldnt ever be allowed to adopt more. I think this is a hard call, only because I think youre damned if you do, and damned if you dont. love is all thay want from us and we turn our backs on them so thay should not have the right to do another furbaby the same way !!! However, those who truly dont have a choice are far fewer than those that do. I absolutely am against people getting another pet once they have surrendered an animal. 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. Anyone who will surrender their pet and not care if it gets killed or not should never be able to even own another pet!!! **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . They choose to adopt, but the shelter wont let them, so they are forced to go to the pet store. Not everyone knows theres another alternative. My pets are my children-for as long as theyll have me! Its probably not a good idea to charge them or make it difficult to surrender because the will dump them. what country doesnt allow dogs/cats?). Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. Also sometimes some shelters arent completely honest about the animals history and because they are trying to make a goal or have a contest they dont disclose all the accurate details they have. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. I cried the entire time it took me to take them there, and cried the whole way home. After about a year and a half of everyone coexisting peacefully the one and a half-year-old boxer border collie mix decided she was going to not only attack but also try to attack and kill my Tibetan terrier mix. No, they should not be able to adopt again. I dont think so. In training for him in the course of 2 years I had him in doggie boot camp I had a private trainer my dog was still unpredictable when I lived in my apartment he attached a kid. People dont change. They dont deserve the love of another animal. I think also there should be some database they have to be in so if they do try and adopt again you know their history about being a responsible owner or not. Remi has now been adopted and I believe her four kittens have been adopted. Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. Food is limited servings. My family was not a fit for this dog for various reasons (other pets, no yard and disabled child). I do not feel that anyone who dumps their dog or cat at a animal shelter should ever be allowed to adopt again. 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 !!! Mid-South Spay Neuter's regular prices for spay/neuter are $55 & up for cats ($35 for feral cats) and $80 & up for dogs. We got our first dog from the humane society when he was 16 weeks. If you decide that surrendering your pet is the right decision for you please contact us by calling 703-792-6465 or by sending an email to animalshelter@pwcgov.org so we can get you on the list. It is a home that someone made a shelter for those who are having hard time in this economy and its a remarkable thing that their are good people out there still in this world that are able to help those in need. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! Would they dump their children somewhere and leave them?? Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. Based on your suggestions here, I should not be able to adopt another animal for 10 years. Just to be clear I still have my lil beagle, but had I known then what I know now, I never would have adopted a dog. 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. This is animal abuse, in my opinion. I hope to one day adopt another dog from a shelter or rescue. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. Contact us at (403) 205-4455. You dont need to dump them in a shelter when you leave town any more. Too many people dump dogs for such horrible reasons, its sickening. no second chances with the life of a pet! Everything, I thought, was going as planned. I tried CBD. 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. No. 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. Heartless humans!!! 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. The dog (or cat) is a part of your family unit he/she will grow older just like you will yourself and may need extra veterinary care or mobility aids. However, it is important to make sure that the pet you are buying from Petco is healthy and well . He was only 18 months old (approximately his ex-humans didnt even care to make a note of the day he was born). But I refused to put him in a shelter, if a rescue group was able to take him in and he could go into a home I would do that. I have mix feelings. I called the rescue centre as they had not informed me about this issue, they said I could return him (they do not euthanise there). Look back at the paperwork you have on them or call the shelter to ask. Yes- most definitely Yes. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. I consider pets family. That person just proved they are heartless and have no problem killing a living creature. It simply did not work. Things I couldnt do. You may deny them one of your rescue dogs, but if they still want a dog, they will still get one. Monday-Friday: 10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. People get cute little puppies, dont research the breed and they want to get rid of them when the dog gets too big. Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. 10 years?). 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 was on a thread the other night and we were talking about exactly this. Also, if a dog gets older they feel like they cant afford the vet bills so they just get rid of it and get another one. People can and do change I remember as a child, riding with my mom to surrender our cat and her litter of kittens to our local pound. The greatest horror is that of aging dogs, that breaks my heart when they are neglected and murdered, cause they are no longer serving a purpose for owners. I dont think they should be able to adopt again. Pets must be surrendered to a local animal shelter or rescue organization. All surrenders are by appointment only and we do not accept walk-in surrenders. The first one was a p. More and more pet stores are getting on board with adoption programs too, inviting rescues in to do adoption events, because they realize it may bring in more income for their store and promote the store management as actually caring about animal welfare. No, I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again. If I were to Judge it would all have to do with the cicrcmstances. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. Adopting an animal is not a trial run! Until I am 38 years old, and my children are 22, 19 and 14. There are many other options. SPCA's minimum cost of care: $427 - $447. NO , ABSOLUTELY NOT! PERIOD!!!!!!!! If you cant do it to a child you shouldnt be allowed to do it to a dog. He wanted to run, and that wasnt that bad in my mind. That's normal. My heart broke at that picture knowing what was going to happen to those animals. Some humans just do not do the research and do not have the patience. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. People who hoard animals, no-adopt/buy/foster list. 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! The last behaviorist we went to explained that there was no reliable way that we could change his behaviorhe was not a normal dog. Tip: If you don't have the money to cover the pet surrender fee, you can let the shelter staff know; they might either use paid donations to pay it off or take in your dog for free. No just no but HELL no!!!!! In most instances no, it's not. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. 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. terrible choice I would take my dog to a NO KILL shelter. I still had photos of her cats on my phonebut she didnt. A large black Lab puppy. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). There are always other alternatives if one needs to surrender their pet. 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. Absolutely not. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. They pick a dog, sometimes a little one that has not had any training at all. That animal is your responsibility! WE FOUND OUT VERY QUICKLY THAT WE WERE BLACK LISTED FROM EVERY RESCUING ANOTHER DOG AFTER TRYING OVER 8 TIME TO ADOPT AT DIFFERENT SITES AND HAVE BEEN DECLINED BUT THEY WONT TELL YOU WHY . But there are just some circumstances that just cant be helped: deployment, loss of job, deportation, couple breaks up, not educated enough about owning a dog, etc. NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! I need to really consider this, I dont want people to dump at shelters either. the moon? As well as people contemplating buying a pet, should maybe have to go through a waiting period, one week, or even a few days so theres no chance of impulse buying. Do not feel that anyone who dumps their dog or cat at a shelter than u... 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