Check with the original shelter. Our Adoption Centers take in owned animals as well as stray cats and small animals. 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!!!!!! Absolutely not, moving is not a good reason to surrender your pet. KINSTON, NC (WNCT) Janice arrived at the Lenoir County SPCA as an owner surrender. Case closed. Yes! every night they give a public list of the dogs that will be murdered if not adopted next noon. I understand that life brings hurdles and can get very tough and can be made tougher when you care for animal. Definitely NOT!!! A pet is a Family member nothing less !!!!!!!! He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. When someone gets a pet they need to treat it as part of the family. I would have to know the circumstances. On the other hand, if somebody has a dog taken away due to abusive treatment, that person should not be allowed to adopt again. 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. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. I kept turning my back toward her and she was also going in circles, jumping on me, trying to bite me. But I do think returns should be recorded and filed nationally. But they should not be allowed to take another animal. Or if theyre a known animal abuser then no. A registry sounds like a good idea too! She was left there by her firmer owner to die. All are rescues. I had her for 13 wonderful years, and she passed with Mast Cell Cancer. At five weeks old they were all over my home, which was manageable, however, I have a five year Chawinnie who became annoyed that they were getting into A person who gave away his/her animal can certainly make a request to get the animal back and can offer to pay for the animal. Some one that did not care would just let it fend for itself and dump it anywhere. NO NO NO but how do you enforce that? 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. These owners were willing to stand in a line to leave their pets. Surrendering a dog means that you are relinquishing ownership of the pet to a shelter or rescue. Sadly, there arent enough foster homes to save every animal and those faces haunt my dreams, actually they haunt ALL rescuers dreams. We need to be harsher with people there are millions of life lost in these shelters!!! Family And Friends - Free (Best Option) Your family and friends can be a great way to re-home your dog. To surrender an animal, please use this link to fill out . Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). How about taking your outrage out on them?! It would be of some help, if we knew why you returned him, like if you were allergic. Contact us at (403) 205-4455. Behavior issues Can't afford care People take jobs and lose jobs but are expected to find work again. NO DEFINATELY NOT YOU DONT TAKE A BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL TO A SHELTER JUST BECAUSE ITS OLDER AND THEN HAVE THE NERVE TO ADOPT A PUPPY. I brought them into my house for the weekend until the pound opened on Monday but I knew nothing about them including health. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! What if my new pet gets sick? Far too many excuses for dumping their animals, no time, had a baby, new boyfriend or husband doesnt like the animal. 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(!) I do not regret taking him to the pound. As compassionate rescuers and animal-loving people, it's important not shame people for surrendering their pets. Once you surrender to a shelter that should end your opportunity to ever have another pet. There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. And so at that point Im sure your vet would be willing to work with you on the cost. But the destruction didnt stop. Not a killing shelter as a way to solve the persons problems. I totally understand that there are all kinds of circumstances, but I have to go with a NO because these people take an animal to a known Kill facility knowing that their dog or cat do not have the best chances of being adopted is just as bad as abuse. To me there is no difference. 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. If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. I dont believe for a minute that animal all of a sudden became aggressive for no apparent reason, just out of the blue, unless he had a brain tumour, 10 out of 10 times its due to the owners ignorant and neglectful keep, which usually ends by doubly victimizing the animal. We could not take a chance she would do that to a child or anyone else. So do I deserve to never be allowed to adopt a dog again? He became aggressive for no apparent reason. 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. Thx for Listening . 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. I live on a farm a deal with a dozen cats and 2 to 3 dogs a year. Another thing-we have shelters so people have a place to take animals. Injured Animal These animals depend on their owners for everything and the feelings of abandonment, fear and confusion that must run through them when their person, their reason for being, just drops them off somewhere has to be terrifying. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. If their response to a difficult situation is to surrender their dog, what will keep them from doing it again if things get rough? 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. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. The vet immediately said put her down. You should not be able to get more pets. I definitely do not believe that people whove surrendered dogs should ever be allowed to adopt again. If they surrender a pet thats it no more pets for them cause they will do it again! Their actions are saying that even though the dog will most likely be euthanized, that they dont NO ABSOLUTELY NOT !! This dog spends its life with you thinking he is one of the family, and loved; then he is dumped like inanimate garbage. 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. NO THEY SHOULDNT! Those humans who do that they sould be put on a list and never give them the oportunity to have a dog or cat or other pet in their selfish life. This is a no brainer! So I took him back to Pa where I got him where I new where he would be safe because everybody loved him there. With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. People with good reason can find a no kill shelter a rescue organization or a family member. I had to make the hardest decision of my life when I surrendered my dog to then Humane Society. Its a heartbreaking but rewarding process. So I think each adopter needs to be considered on an individual basis. 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 found myself in a spot many years ago of having to find a home for my dog. 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. Im still totally devastated, and would pay anything to make my allergies go away so I could have kept her . They will just do it again. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. It was better then her living in a car and she got adopted right away. We need to get the price down or offer affordable dental care clinics. I absolutely am against people getting another pet once they have surrendered an animal. 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. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? Not everyone who surrenders a pet is doing so because they simply want to or the pet has become a burden. Period. Some people have no choice. In Florids we have hurricanes and Anyone could become homeless at any moment and have to stay at a relative or friends home perhaps dog could not stay there and owner would have to take him to a No kill shelter and hope that he would get a good home. You can surrender your dog by taking him to an animal shelter or rescue organization. She was 2 1/1 when I rescued her and this July she will turn 9. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. 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. She is an inside-only dog, because my personal opinion is that pets should not be allowed to run free, ever. It was sad but I did whats right. TO BETTY B . No. I dealt with a woman who dumped her old dog and walked out with a puppy at this self-same shelter MIAMI-DADE. They should not be allow to adopt again, dumping a baby in a kill shelter is not acceptable. There is no way we could give our babies up and no one had better mess with them either. Never knowing if their dog was killed or adopted. 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. My only fear is if people cant get another shelter animal then they may result in killing the pet themselves. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. He had this bond with my youngest daughter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dont deny them the opportunity. Of course, a person who has had to give up a dog should be allowed to adopt another one at a later time. No just no but HELL no!!!!! People told me getting him fixed would help- and I applied for an income-based program, but the paperwork never came. 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 !!! No And no. I have some of the dogs that were there the day I started I KNOW my pack. Absolutely not! I have two dogs and two cats and I made a commitment to these fur babies that I would love and care for them always! Both times it was a painful and heart breaking situation. For ME personally, I would go to every effort to find somewhere for my dog. They should also have to forfeit that right. 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! In the end, I had to relinquish her to the Humane Society (no kill) as I figured this was her best chance to find a home. I dont care what the circumstances are. So I made the tough decision because I wanted him to live. No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. A few years later, peoples lives may have stabilized and they can care for a pet for a lifetime. .they had their chance and they blew it. Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. Still, person after person abandoned the dog they, at one point, had promised to love and provide for forever. For the time that there previous pet would have lived. Surrendering. 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? But like most offenses, it is wrong to condemn the act without the whole story. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. They should also be fingerprinted. One lady dumped her cat at the pound because she got a new couch. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. They only become that way when they are ignored. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. They obviously dont have the patience, means, commitment or heart it takes to have a dog in their life. 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. You owe it to them to make sure they are properly restrained, spayed or neutered, and loved unconditionally. Because of this biting tendency, it had to be given back to the rescue group. I have to call the Sheriff, show him proof that they are not my animals bu showing my vet records and than either myself or the Sheriff hauls them into the shelter. 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. A current driver's license or state identification is required to surrender a pet. NEVER AGAIN! that was almost 20 years ago and i have NEVER done that again. Most reputable rescues/shelters want an adopter to surrender back to them versus just abandoning, giving away or surrendering to another organization. I will in time get another dog. 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. During the in-store event, SPCA of Texas invites pet lovers to make room in their homes for pets in need. PERIOD!!!!!!!! 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? 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.. On the other hand, it is important to keep adoption initially affordable enable to get pets into homes. No way. Some care & are homeless or ill or whatever, but even they obviously are unable to make better arrangements when tragedy strikes. We are seeing far too many Sr dogs being dumped because they are too cheap and lazy to do right by their companion. No marks were left but it scared me. the moon? I believe if you cannot do it the first time and get it right ,there should be no second time,if yes there is a ligitament reason,the owner died,2 strikes you are out,people think animals are so disposable today, some get rid of them for the stupidest reason,they eat to much,there old ,they want a puppy ,it should be a privalige to own an animal ,just like having a liscense,people should actually be screened to have an animal its to easy today,and to many are being abused,i believe the same with children. I have had the honor of loving a few dogs in my lifetime. I would rather sell my home than give up either of my two dogs. 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. Having a pet is a sacred privilege and a lifetime responsibility. These irresponsible pet owners make me sick. A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. If you cant do at least that much, then dont get one. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! Unfortunately, the dogs were found (together) just outside of the neighborhood associations radar. This content is provided 'AS IS' and is subject to change or removal at any time. They sleep soundly because they have no conscience! 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. No. I agree with the thought of sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that cause people to have to surrender their pets. 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. I dont how people could just get rid of their pet like yesterdays garbage. They are not disposable-should not be able to adopt again. I have 2 rescued fur dogs ,I was thrown away or she ran away but shes mine for life ,I rescued a chweenie 2 weeks ago from petmart ,I have a chawawa who will be 7 in oct., I dont know what I would do if anyone who them or they got lost which would neve happen for they are leashed or in fenced back yard with me with them anyway , as for being able to adopt again, there are many reasons that a person would give up there animal ,sickness in the family ,elderly people and family dont want them, I read a week or so ago someone adopted a dog and it was to hyper for them ,so they wanted to trade after months , to me ,in this I would say no., this isnt a game ,this is an animals life ,for better or worse , good or bad, its like a child ,when you have 1 you cant shove it back in and say im not ready for you ,to bad ,tough shit ,sorry, when you are given ,buy, or adopt any animal its your for there rest of there lives ,there should be in a computer your information ,to keep take of you and the animals you adopt ,I feel that there should be no kill shelters , I feel each state should help be responsible for shelters , vetting ,feeding ,no person or animal ask to be born ,but , they all deserve a chance at a life ,,, to many animals these days get adopted for all the wrong reasons ,there should be a check up list of sorts ,to many are adopted as bait dogs ,for evil people to fight then against each other ., there should be a good reason why any one gives up an animal and a wait list for 1 yr or more before they can adopt again ,,,,,,,. And also makes you sound holier than thou. I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. Do your homework when checking out a breed, every dog is different. I have two critters that I have gotten from rescues. To begin the surrender process, please complete the intake questionnaire at the bottom of the page. We require the legal owner of the animal to perform the surrender. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. I am as bleeding heart as it gets and Im right there with you. You would never leave a child behind when certain situations arise. How about some food for pet programs and maybe some vets who would give reduced prices so that people who really could enjoy the companionship, could have a pet. An animal is not a disposable object. However, it is important to make sure that the pet you are buying from Petco is healthy and well . That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. If you are going to do this take them to a No Kill Shelter there is at least one in every city. If youre losing your home, lose your job, your infant has life threatening allergies, you become too ill or injured (with months/years of rehab with no one else to care for your pet) to physically be able to care for your petbelieve it or not, there ARE heart wrenching reasons that cause this to happen. I have been the shelter shepherd for a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for 10 years. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? How can a caring person, knowing that the odds of that animal ever leaving that place are slim to none, do that? But we need to do a better job educating people before they get a dog and do a better job screening people before dogs are adopted so that this DOESNT happen. People make poor decisions, but I dont think they should be branded for the rest of their lives when they could actually be saving one. When a dog is surrendered they should have to give name and drivers license which is entered into the registry. NO NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER BE ALLOWED TO ADOPT ANY ANIMAL IN THEIR LIFETIME! Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. PetCoach Editorial Team. It depends on the circumstances. The majority of people who relinquish their animals do it because they have expended all other options. The worst scenario is where a pet has been abused and, because of the short stay duration, is euthanized before any action can be taken thus destroying evidence. Ive turned over a litter of kittens that were wondering around the neighborhood. I think it should be made that they cant adopt any more pets for a certain amount of years, like 5. 4. I would think that it needs to be on an individual situation. 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. Is it better that theyre so picky that dogs never get another chance simply because theres a possibility they will be returned? 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. We need to fix the underlying problem first, too many companion animals, not enough homes. 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. They may regret what they did once they learn more. Just get the pet safely away from them. If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. Neither of my dogs were surrendered due to ill-will, and it took a LOT for me to give them up. No way!!! 2 weeks later my older daughter (8 years old) was yelling at my youngest (4) and walked away stomping her feet. No. I am under severe stress wth a husband who has cancer. No dog/animal should be given to a furever family that either going to give the dog/animal back at any time!!! This probably would of gone a different way. These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. It might kick you in the ass on the way down. We had no luck. And the reported misdemeanours of your always spoiled & loved dog (although you actually referred to him more often as a dog instead of my dog: smells like a Freudian slip, interesting too) simultaneously went from I love animals. I dont like the fact that former adopters surrender their pets for any reason (even though some may be justified). I signed the release forms- giving my dog to the shelter so he could be put down, but I didnt bring him there. Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. Appointments can be made from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. Shelters are to help, not terminate life. Absolutely not! It literally broke my heart and I HATED doing it and hated myself for doing it, it was a painful lesson to learn that dogs need more than just love, and I have learned that lesson well. But your average person that finds a stray probably doesnt know that. If it was your child would you turn it in? They do not know dogs at all and are just stupid people. Money we just didnt have. I agree with Adriana somewhat. Every night, he had tears in his eyes, and I didnt know why. Not ever. 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