if you surrender a pet can you adopt again
If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. Heartless humans!!! what country doesnt allow dogs/cats?). Its not so black and white. My self I will never give up my two babys they are part of me and they are the ones to have keep me alive till this day they the ones I live for. I know there are some shelters in rural areas (poorly run shelters, in my opinion) where locals bring in their healthy older dog (or even young adult dog), surrender it, then walk into the kennel and pick up a puppy. I got a dog not knowing the extra care it needed but is it hard but I would never give her up. I completely agree. I understand there are some circumstances that may make some people feel they can no longer care for or afford their 4-legged family member but for goodness sake, if you must throw away a family member, at least bring it somewhere it has a chance. Being a Pet Parent comes with tons of responsibility and anyone who thinks that they can just turn a family member in, does not deserve the chance to do it to another animal. Absolutely not, they should never be allowed to adopt again!! In the case of abusers, or puppy mill owners, yes, there should be a national list, but not for this. NEVER allow them to have another dog they can abandon when they dont want it anymore for WHATEVER reason. 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. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. 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. Having been through some trying times, I am a little more sympathetic to those who surrender a dog (with good reason). I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. IF in time they want to adopt again there must be strict conditions that are followed up on to ensure they are followed! I feel no one that gives up there pet should be able to adopt again for at least 15 yrs. We need to be harsher with people there are millions of life lost in these shelters!!! I had an answer, but then thought a little more about this; if the person did not drop the animal at the shelter would they otherwise try to dispose of the animal like garbage, or worse? You may deny them one of your rescue dogs, but if they still want a dog, they will still get one. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. Remi, the cat continued to viciously attack Abbey and did not want Abbey in the house. This program was developed to help families who need to make the difficult decision to rehome their beloved pets, but wish to take a more active role in the adoption process. No dog/animal should be given to a furever family that either going to give the dog/animal back at any time!!! I believe NOunfortunately there are people who have no choicebut that being saidI have health issues and worry about my old girl Ethel, a beagle that I adopted from a rescue groupwhen I went into the hospital, more then once, I have asked friends if they could take her onshe is not a dog most people would want because she is old, becoming deaf, and does not play or walk muchbut one of my friends said she would take her, other friends said they would make sure she would not go to a shelterI also learned that the rescue group would take her back if anything happened to me, most of them doso if you cant keep your pet try to make arrangements for them or make sure to adopt from a rescue groupExcuses like getting a new dog, having a baby, the dog is getting old, or t he myriad of excuses Ive heard are NOT acceptablewe adopt our pets for LIFE! The costs associated with helping to place dogs and cats are substantial (shelter, food, medical care, etc.). If abandon surrender abuse or kill this animal you will be fine $2,000.00 or face jail time Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! There is no way we could give our babies up and no one had better mess with them either. It depends; if the person has to surrender the animal for reasons beyond their control, they should be allowed to adopt again when they are stable and are completely sure they can take on the pet. And sooo.. he became aggressive for no apparent reason did he? I know I was young and ignorant once..and Ill bet a lot of other folks were too. When you get a dog or cat they become family. Effective June 1, 2022 - The staff are so excited to be open again to the public for casual visitation with our cats, kittens and pocket pets. If its foreclosure, please try and find a Rescue if possible. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. Think of the responsibility you have to undertake. Surrendering Your Pet. And dont give me any bull crap that you cant afford the dog. Adopting a pet creates a binding contract between you and the shelter. We loved her every second we had her. 1.) 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 have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. That's normal. And so I still say no! Every night, he had tears in his eyes, and I didnt know why. Its probably not a good idea to charge them or make it difficult to surrender because the will dump them. While . It would show that Im not responseable enough to care for pet or a child. I have mix feelings. Absolutely not. I dont understand the question Should future pet adoptions be conditional? What happens after the time? I have five dogs. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. Before PAWS can take custody of your pet, you need to submit a surrender form for the animal. She very nearly killed my dads dog and wouldve killed my cat if I ever made any mistake in separating them in different areas of the house. People get pets and after the newness has worn off or they find out it will cost a fortune to groom the dog or cat they either throw it outside and let it fin for itself or take it to the pound. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! 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 feel that the big picture should be examined. If they cannot follow through with the one they have, they have no business getting another. theres a big difference between someone who is distraught over having to surrender a dog, someone who has to relocate and has to surrender their animal, and people who KNOWINGLY understand that surrendering their animal will be an action that directly results in the animals deathno, I do not believe that individuals with such shallow hearts and a superficial take on companion animals should have anything that breathes in their possessionit reminds me of the suicide dogs, as a friend of mine called them, who were usually hounds that people would dump off in the country because they didnt retrieve good, hunt good, look as good as the neighbors dog, whateverthese dogs would pace the road for days until finally, as if it had gotten up the nerve to end its own suffering, wound up dead in the roadit made me terribly sad to see one, but at the time, I had no way of helpingthose people who would dump their hounds share the same foul soul with those people in Florida, and all I can say is, I can smell them all the way up here near Canada. Its a heartbreaking but rewarding process. But I also had a baby to take care of, and as much as I loved my dog, my baby and our financial stability were a priority over putting ourselves into debt for such an expensive surgery (that had no real guarantee of succeeding, and even if it did he would most likely develop chronic problems as a result). Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. If your animal is spayed/neutered, and you can provide paper proof of current vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $192 - $212. Here are the real-life filming locations for the show. No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! So basically it should be based on why there was a previous surrender. So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! Other times, people think they must give up their pet because they do not know how to handle a particular issue. 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. never! A photograph that went viral on social media a few weeks agoshowed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. No!!!!! Anyone who gives up their animal should never be allowed to adopt again! There are people there that even drop their dogs off for vacations rather than paying a dog sitter or boarding and just hope the dogs will be there when they get back and if not they adopt a new one. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. I am very upset that the South still does not enforce spay and neuter laws better than they are doing. Absolutely not! no they should not be able to ever adopt again, they did it once they will do it again. Are they to be forever banned from having a pet to love and care for again if and when circumstances turn around? Another few weeks and it let me pick it up. Because a shelter pet can cost between $200 and $350, the majority of people leave a $50 minimum donation. NO THEY SHOULDNT! 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. am all for a registry!!! If you have exhausted all other options, you can surrender your pet to the Seattle Animal Shelter. I want to say, no, but I am learning that sometimes it really depends on the situation. 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. Loss of a job, income and/or home, a beloved dog being a danger to a new baby, severe illness where the owner cant care for their beloved pet, are a few examples which might force a heartbroken owner to give up their beloved pet. Definitely not n they should pay to surrender any animal For some its an addiction getting a dog, getting rid of it, and then getting a new dog. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. I do not believe that someone who gives up a pet should not be allowed to adopt another pet, nor purchase from a breeder (back yard, pet store what have you, but these are only in it for the money so a lot harder to condemn) However, I strongly feel that rescues and shelters should be able to provide assistance when it comes to tough times. cats)! Depends on the situation., and a mere 14 minutes later to an ill-considered If you are not sure you can handle an animal, get a stuffed one. How can you regulate the unregulateable? 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. No.must sign a paper stating they will keep the dogits a trust comittmentdo not go back on your word. The registry is a good idea but you have to judge on an individual basis it cant be black and white. When you take a pet then everything must be taken into account. 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. was it fair for one of them to be bitten? And ideally, most loving pet owners would find any way to keep their animal. No, we do not require a fee to surrender your pet (s). They are both rescues and suffered terribly prior to me giving them a home. Then we can begin working with them to save more lives. You should not be allowed to get another dog if you have surrendered yours. But some people should not be allowed to adopt again like if they just dont want it anymore, say its too old (without very expensive medical conditions), or like one guy I saw at my local shelter, didnt want that particular gender. Until I am 38 years old, and my children are 22, 19 and 14. Consider that rescues/shelters spend money to care for animals in their custody. I think there should be a registry for this, just as there should be a registry for animal abuse. Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! Even former high kill shelters in rural areas are getting on board with rescue and foster programs. I dont know that a time limit would work but the guy who tortured Caitlyn never is too soon. Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. 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. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. Most of these groups are money makers humane society the dog rescues and dog story sites. I ended up moving to a 55 and above community in Delaware and of course because of him being a pit people judged him he was known as the killer dog which pissed me off then to make matters worse he broke loose and attacked a dog in that neighborhood so I tried like hell to keep this dog he was a sweetheart.But cops were called again and I was not going to let anybody take him from me and put him down. I felt for this dog and wanted to help her. If youre not familiar with the breed you are adopting-research them first. Every animal we have owned came from a shelter or was recued from a bad situation. If my mom wouldnt have been there, I would have had to put him down (which the vet first suggested), or give him to someone who could afford and care for him. If Wendys situation improves and her life becomes more stable, then I would be the first to encourage her to look for another dog to adopt. 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? 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. One person responded and decided to not take her. Not because I didnt love the dog, on the contrary. They should be completely banned from ever owning a pet. No, they should not be able to adopt again. Surrender once 5 year ban. I dont think these make someone unfit to care for another pet later on in life. The restriction should be broader though and encompass dog breeders and puppy retailers. I agree with Adriana somewhat. One wouldnt do that with a human child (or maybe they would). Not everyone who leaves a pet at an animal shelter is a horrible person. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. So, all of you who say not only no, but hell no. Each person standing in line was there to surrender an animal, despite being told they would most likely be euthanized as the [] If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. We dont know what the case may have been: maybe it was a poverty issue, loss of job and could no longer take care of the dog, maybe the person was now deployed, deported, maybe the person wasnt as educated as they originally thought on the idea of owning a dog, and the best option was to surrender the dog. Take the time to find one like that. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. My only fear is if people cant get another shelter animal then they may result in killing the pet themselves. I think it depends on the circumstances. 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. (Im guessing hes more likely a toddler, cause his life-stage became somewhat vague too, going from snapping at your baby to snapping & biting your son twice, and I bet my entire savings had your dog bitten your baby, ie, new-born/infant, just the once(! If the surrender is because of change of circumstances, like moving to where the landlord wont allow dogs in their rental, yes, but what should be required is a letter from the landlord concerned stating no pets allowed, etc., or if people move from one country to another for work & cant take their pets, that again can be provable, but not repeat offenders. People who have the heartless wrenching guts to do something like this do not deserve the love of an animal. Done it once probably do it again! As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! Absolutely NOT!!! You have to get all the details before judging. Adopting a pet from a rescue is startlingly similar to adopting a human baby from an adoption agency. So that owner surrenders the dog to be put down. Your information should be on file somewhere. When you get a dog or cat you commit to take care of them even in sickness and old age. . There is no excuse for dumping you dog in a kill shelter. I dealt with a woman who dumped her old dog and walked out with a puppy at this self-same shelter MIAMI-DADE. This however is unrealistic. The first time I worked for two years to get the two cats to get along and the spraying, fighting, etc. There is a $50 fee for relinquishing a pet. Not ever. I dont think anyone that surrenders a animal at a kill shelter should never be allowed to adopt again.Because whos to say they wouldnt do it again.Then another dog has to suffer the same fate. 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. 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