I still had photos of her cats on my phonebut she didnt. They are your family. Absolutely, YES!! What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? My only fear is if people cant get another shelter animal then they may result in killing the pet themselves. 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. Unless you're returning the pet for unprovoked aggression or an untreatable illness, they are probably going to find a new home where they fit right in. Originally, I thought No! Somewhat. But if they had abused or neglected their pet then NO of course they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. I am simply amazed at how judgmental people are when it comes to things they know absolutely nothing about. Absolutely not! I say a maybe depending on the situation. Step 2. Adoption processing stops a half-hour before closing. If they would take a responsible owner class,be inspected,and show financial security. I think there should be a national registry accessible for every shelter and breeder..anyone to look up to see if there is the name of a person who abused or dumped a dog to a kill shelter. If you are no longer able to care for your animal, you can bring him/her to the MSPCA. Should the names of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference? There are millions of dogs killed every year in this county and the ones that dump their dogs are a part of those millions. In fact when we adopt on all papers that we sign it should read Shelters need to show the same compassion to humans that they claim to show yo animals. I dont think they should be able to adopt again. They voluntarily gave up their pets to a kill shelter and then think they can just adopt another one? I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. They should be asked the tough questions first, have a waiting period first of a few days. By all means: live your little heart out girl, but please dont bank on affecting me, cause you wouldnt succeed for a nano-second (I wont hold my breath waiting) Have a nice day. No, I dont think they should be allowed to adopt again. I would no more bring my dogs and cat to a shelter than I would have my children. You have to get all the details before judging. It was the hottest day of the day and they somehow got out in the middle of the night. 2 weeks later my older daughter (8 years old) was yelling at my youngest (4) and walked away stomping her feet. To make an appointment please call 716-875-7360 ext. It broke my heart. The only thing that stopped her was when the local humane society started charging a pretty good fee for drop-offs. If they are not been able to take care of the dog/animal, of course this will be special circumstances. During the in-store event, SPCA of Texas invites pet lovers to make room in their homes for pets in need. We are not bad dog parents. ABSOLUTELY NOT. I have had to surrender a dog. This probably would of gone a different way. Maybe under extreme circumstances they lose their job and have children to feed. Not ever. Those adopting should know that, you cant line up and have your child put down if they are an inconvenience, why should a pet be any different. I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. They should ever be able to adopt another dog. I see them as one of my children and I wouldnt think of giving my kids up because I did not want them anymore. In most cases, surrendering your beloved animal companion is a last resort and is a difficult and emotional experience for you and your pet. I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. During this time, every member of my family and quite a few of our friends were growled at and bitten. I hv 3 dogs..all rescue. They may regret what they did once they learn more. DEFINITELY, NO!!! If the need to surrender an animal is urgent (i.e.. moving, eviction, etc.) I miss her like crazy and would love to have her back someday if I ever could. 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. The shelter accepts all animals from residents of the city of Seattle. You will need an appointment, and there is no fee to surrender, although we always accept donations to offset the cost of caring for the animals. In most instances no, it's not. Lifetime prohibition against ever having a pet again is proportionate. My first inclination is to say no, if you surrender a pet you have no business getting a new one. Real need surrenders are few and far between. But no. 4. I had no idea until I was handed papers by a sheriff to leave premises in 30 days. If someone returned an animal once, then maybe a small red flag, and the interview/screening process should be more difficult for that individual, but if someone has 3+ cases of returning animals, then no. 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! 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. i knew there would be children walking in my property to go to school. Perhaps we should ask the vermin dumping their Dogs at a kill shelter to add their kids too. 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. If it a superficial reason, then no. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? Make it a surrender application. I tried CBD. This dog spends its life with you thinking he is one of the family, and loved; then he is dumped like inanimate garbage. Majority of dogs will be put to sleep? 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. 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. No they should not be allowed to get another pet. A dog who cared for his charge for years then was thrown away! How could anyone do this? If I cared more about her former pets than she did, no way would I endorse her for another. Absolutely not! Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! All circumstances can be worked out. 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. So, all of you who say not only no, but hell no. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! She is a Jack Russell, terrier mix. The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. Surrendering a pet arises from many situations. All are rescues. I dont think so. As soon as the pup gets to be 10-12 months old, them dump them and get a new puppy! I completely agree. The humane society suggested to me to get him a companion dog, so I did. Anyone who gives up their animal should never be allowed to adopt again! But I see no reason for them to surrender it to a kill shelter and would hope that they tried every other option available. There is no easy answer for the this and consideration may need to be given on both sides. When he came to me, life was made complete. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. He was so gentle that even toddlers could take food from his mouth and he would just stop and walk away. NO, they shouldnt be allowed to adopt another animal, but there are pet shops, private sellers and give aways, so how are can it ever be controlled?? Animals are like children, and under no circumstances should any responsible pet owners be allowed to adopt another animal! Pets are family and family is furever!!!! Animals must remain in good health, both physically and emotionally, and remain in good behavior. Do not mistreat animals.or anyone for that matter! 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. NO NO NO but how do you enforce that? The movie ended with Wendy continuing without Lucy. I dont believe they should be allowed to adopt anymore dogs. No they should not be able to adopt again. They dont deserve the love of another animal. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! 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? Their unconditional love for me demands the same in return. I also think its important that the screening process be more difficult for people to get a dog. If you cant do it to a child you shouldnt be allowed to do it to a dog. Shelters in rural areas can connect with programs like the Rescue Waggin to move some of their kennel population to shelters in areas where adoption rates are higher, or they can screen rescues and connect with transport coordinators/teams to help them move those dogs to foster-based rescues. It take an animal a long time to fully trust after being abused. Not because I didnt love the dog, on the contrary. No, I wouldnt let someone turn in a dog because it was too old and adopt a puppy, but there are people who people who, because of illness or homelessness, feel they cant care for a dog properly and therefore are taking the best of several bad choices. People grow, they change and being positive is always better than critical. Join our mailing list to receive the latest dog news, recall alerts, and giveaways! 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! People with good reason can find a no kill shelter a rescue organization or a family member. I brought them into my house for the weekend until the pound opened on Monday but I knew nothing about them including health. It got to a point where I honestly stopped chasing him, and I prayed my neighbors didnt know he was mine. I think your article is very skewed and fails to take into consideration the circumstances of the adopter. Animals get attached to their family and would rather be homeless on the streets with their humans than to be dumped. When you get a pet, it is for life, period. A friend took me in but their HOA didn't allow any animals of any kind. If you cant take the time to find a good home and know that will be put down. There is a $35.00 fee for all animals accepted into our adoption program. 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. no way should they be allowed another pet! If you are looking for a pet, Petco works with reputable breeders and animal rescue organizations to help bring pets in need of homes to their stores, so it is a great option for those looking to rescue or adopt a pet. Shelters really do want the very best for your dog. As a dog trainer and dog rescuer I say , NO. That doesnt make them bad pet owners or heartless.What, I believe needs to happen is breeders need to be licensed,and have permits. And I am sorry, but still surrendering after knowing that your dog WILL be put down is MURDER, people, simply MURDER!!!! I just read a story this morning where an A** hole surrendered his 6 year old dog and then adopted a puppy. So, I say if you surrender a dog, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANOTHER DOG EVER! 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. No, they should absolutely loose their privilege. You can check it in Urgent Part 2 Urgent Death Row Dogs in FB or their site. Ot isnt black and white. It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. If you dump an animal, ( and that is what it is) you should not be allowed to adopt or buy another animal. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. 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. Some common reasons why pet owners surrender a pet: Loss of income Can't have the pet in a rental property Major residential move Serious illness Divorce Can't afford pet's medical expenses Behavior problems with the pet, like aggression or fear Too many pets at home Birth of a child Recent incident with the pet, like a bite or attack Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that animal. Check with the original shelter. I was on a thread the other night and we were talking about exactly this. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . Take the time to find one like that. It is strange that someone who no longer could keep a dog would stand in line to kill it. 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. As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. Not all people that do that have malice in their heart and they may really in truly love their animals. Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? I dont think that means I should never be allowed to adopt. I was going to have her When you get a dog or cat you commit to take care of them even in sickness and old age. Some facilities don't allow walk-in surrenders and almost all charge a fee. The fact your initial answer went from a sensible and reservedly Healthy, trained, nice, highly adoptable dogs, even puppies. Yes and no. I sponsored her so that her adoption fee would already be paid when the right family for her came in. spayed and find homes for her kittens. When I finally got up from the chair, she was coming after me. Pets are not disposible and no matter what hoops they have to jump through to take their pets with them, They must make the appropriate arrangements to take their pets with them. Those are the idiots who should not be allowed to adopt ever again, and whoevers managing that shelter needs to go for allowing such a practice. Id want to leave a little bit of leeway. We are not required to notify you of any development regarding health or status. NO! 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. Or if theyre a known animal abuser then no. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. SHOOT, SHOVEL and Shut UP method. Should the names of those who surrender a pet be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference? People who surrender dogs to a shelter should be put on a list and never allowed to adopt again. It is cruel and unjust what these people are doing and what if they were the pet and their owner did what they are doing and taking them to their death. They should never ever be able to adopt nor own another pet, EVER!!! Animals safety and well being should always be priority! People take jobs and lose jobs but are expected to find work again. Hed just run. Craigslist, newspaper, Facebook, Walmart parking lot. It speaks volumes about a persons character if they are not capable of making a commitment to an animal. People told me getting him fixed would help- and I applied for an income-based program, but the paperwork never came. While circumstances such as these, and others, may be overcome by many, for a few they will be unsurmountable. Done it once probably do it again! I dont care what excuse is given, except maybe illness or death, NOBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER ANIMAL EVER AGAIN, AS who knows, they may have a great life today, but what about tomorrow, and how important a member of the family is to them. The first one was a p. ), the dog consequently wouldve been euthanised within the hour without even a chance to do it a 2nd time: Reason for me to believe its actually a toddler). The veterinarian I went to was wonderful and gave me options. They can never adopt again! Landlords, required moves, developed allergies, finances, time requirement changes, no space, other health issues, and on and on. How horrible is that? How glad I am! Adopt a Pet. We got a dog from an old neighbor. I hope to one day adopt another dog from a shelter or rescue. 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