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. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. Sadly there is always some greedy puppy mill breeder that will sell anyone a dog. Most cities offer other options, and national rescue groups try to help out as well. A national list would be helpful, but it may be difficult for people to agree on what is legitimate and what is not. yes they should all be adopted and given to good homes. I see them as one of my children and I wouldnt think of giving my kids up because I did not want them anymore. One day the dog was outside with his children and owner (who had him since he was 5 weeks) The youngest child was 26 months and playing with a bug while oldest kid gave dog a bath with hose and middle child was on the porch. You would hope someone would sort out their finances or children or other issues after five years and its just a bit harsh for people with real reasons but hardly unfair. I am fortunate to have no-kill shelters in my area where I could take the animals. This site contains affiliate links. This was two days after my husband left me and my kids high and dry. In most instances no, it's not. We have rescued 5 other dog with out every having to return one over our last 64 years on this earth. Its a case by case thing. If they dont want to pay for the class, no adoption. 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. The medications for him were over $500 a month for four years (he passed recently) and being a 22 year old student and no insurance companies willing to take him, I would have lost him if my mother didnt decide to help. They would only throw them out in the field, parks, highways to fend for themselves. It would make more sense to compare it to never being allowed to have custody of a child because you abandoned another child in the past. I didn't ask for money or anything. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. Perhaps someone is ill or just cannot take care of dog on a temporary basis. "She is very . He was re-adopted and I pray hes happy and treated well. Should I be refused to adopt a dog in the future? There you can see the Super Urgent, the urgent dogs, the folders with the dogs killed or saved by day and month. Take the time to find one like that. Each one has taught me different things, and Ive adored each one for their own special traits, personalities, and the unconditional love they show everyday. They do not know dogs at all and are just stupid people. I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. If your local shelter is high kill, then approach them and offer to start a foster or rescue program. Think Adoption First! My husband and I both would love to run a no kill shelter, but know our limits, or else we would probably have an entire petting zoo. Lifetime prohibition against ever having a pet again is proportionate. There are times that circumstances dictate that animals must be relocated to another homes. I just thought the 1st comment didnt work. If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. No they should not. A RESOUNDING NO TO ANYONE WHO DUMPS BEING ALLOWED TO ADOPT OR FOSTER A PET AGAIN EVER. Each person standing in line was there to surrender an animal, despite being told they would most likely be euthanized as the [] I worked Animal Control for several years and there are very few that should be allowed to adopt again, but there were a very few that I would have to say because of the circumstances, I would have to say yes. No they shouldnt a dog or cat is for a lifetime not for what is convienant for the person Not ever. I dont like the fact that he cant come in the house I too dont like animals that are allowed to roam free. They should also be fingerprinted. Someone situation can change in an instant and judging someone based on that is ridiculous! Im sure I left out some of the classic excuses, but you get my drift. Always depends. No I feel they should not be aloud to adopt again even though there were extended circumstances as for the lady who after all the love. PEOPLE THAT DO THIS CRAP MAKE ME SICK!!!!!! I attempted to monitor They should not be allowed to adopt again because its just allowing people to continue the cycle. Then I came across an article a couple of weeks ago that talked about a homeless person that had to turn their dog in to the shelter because they had no where to live BUT you know what, they also took a bus for two hours and visited their dog every week until they were able to get back into a home so they could bring the dog home again. Thanks for listening Artfloozy. Finding new homes for dogs is a sensible option if they suffer from inter-dog aggression. Then that be evaluated to see if they should be able to adopt later. Many times these shelters will also help you find someone to adopt if you dont feel comfortable leaving them there. The smell, infection, inability to eat, pain and other factors test the normal familys patience. What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! 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? No excuse, no sad story, no reason on earth!! I say a maybe depending on the situation. She was 75 lbs and the dog she tossed around like a rag doll was 125 lbs. If they could afford dental care periodically they would keep a significant number that are now relinquished. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. Just take the dog and put them on a DNA list. No just no but HELL no!!!!! If they cant keep a lifetime commitment, they should never be allowed to have ANY pet again. It would be nice if it could be determined on a case by case basis. In those cases I think those people should be allowed to adopt again someday. How horrible is that? Definitely NO!!! She was with us for six years. When I worked at a kill shelter, we had a military family being sent to Japan surrender their VERY touchy dachshund. But, it was a problem for us. When he came to me, life was made complete. NO ! To purposely throw away a life when there are other choices out there. 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 watched a movie a while ago called Wendy and Lucy. People told me getting him fixed would help- and I applied for an income-based program, but the paperwork never came. If I go first, I have made arrangements for her safekeeping. The caring,loving, feeding, vet visits. This dog spends its life with you thinking he is one of the family, and loved; then he is dumped like inanimate garbage. Humane Society of Broward County. When you get a dog or cat you commit to take care of them even in sickness and old age. On the other hand, it is important to keep adoption initially affordable enable to get pets into homes. People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! I have had to do this twice. All circumstances can be worked out. There are people who, through no fault of their own, have lost their residences and, thusly, lost their ability to reach out or even search for a no-kill shelter. Appointments will be scheduled once the pets Personality Profile has been reviewed. They will do it again. But thats ME..and as of this time in my life (50s), My pets have all been with me till death. Monitor the books of all non profit rescues monitor the number of dogs in and where they go. I think that yes there should be some regulation, and a big roster with all the info; when, why, who, and maybe even the emotional state of the owners at the time of giving up the animal. Adopting a pet from a rescue is startlingly similar to adopting a human baby from an adoption agency. Another thing-we have shelters so people have a place to take animals. Then six months later, they found a job that provides them a strong income again. It would be of some help, if we knew why you returned him, like if you were allergic. So my options were for me and my dog to live in my car or have a place to stay. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. Now, are you telling me that Im not fit to adopt again? When you see the connection between a new human and an old dog, your faith is restored. Once all spaces are filled, pets are placed on a waiting list. Surrender twice, 10 year ban. Somewhat. Its not so black and white. I think there should be a law against it. no, they shouldnt be alowed to adopt again!!! I took him to the vet twice when he got sick, each time shelling out $800+ only to find out that on top of the money I had already spent, he was going to require a $2500-$5000 surgery. I know there may be some special cases.No, i take that back. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. So I say no to those who dont care that their pets will be killed or not. Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. 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!!!!! Each of them became part of our family, and each left us grief-stricken upon their passing over the rainbow bridge. TO BETTY B . Surrender once 5 year ban. It all depends on the situation. In changing their lives, my life has been enriched dramatically. Each circumstance must be considered on its own merits. It broke my heart. I am a responsible dog owner of 2 dogs. Based on your suggestions here, I should not be able to adopt another animal for 10 years. For those dealing with military deployment, check with Dogs On Deployment to find a long-term caretaker for your dog while youre deployed. Please. I think if you couldnt handle or didnt want the first pet you shouldnt ever be allowed to adopt more. He is mine for life. We loved her anyway and tried everything to get her to be normal. Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. Read their stories, and tell me if you think the persons that betrayed those dogs with an array of lame excuses are deserving to have another dog. I disagree with this. Conditionally, yes they should. I tried everything. But keeping a list might be difficiult. No,no and no. Education and access to resources are always so important when it comes to everything and anything including adopting a pet. Making the decision to have a pet means a responsibility that last many years. 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. But, I would much rather someone who cannot properly care for their beloved pet surrender them to a responsible shelter then leave them on a road somewhere or give them to someone who will not love and care for them. Absolutely not, they should never be allowed to adopt again!! You dump your furbaby at a kill shelter, knowing they are likely to be killed immediately, you dont deserve to take another breath, either! If they are not been able to take care of the dog/animal, of course this will be special circumstances. The dog was not socialized, not trained, high prey drive and had never been to a vet. If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. They can help pay for training and behavior and can help you sort out whether the pet has a training issue that can be solved or an emotional issue that requires different intervention, Dr. Albright says. Then what? Food is limited servings. When a dog is surrendered they should have to give name and drivers license which is entered into the registry. Without a very serious commitment that the pet is part of your family forever no matter what, then you are adoption material. No, there should 100% be exceptions for a ban. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. Absolutely not. My heart breaks every week, and I cry over the dogs who dont make it out. I would have loved to have taken a 24 to each of them for their heinous disregard for life! So, NO I do not feel they should be able to adopt again. If its the too old, too fat, too expensive, takes too much time, ate my shoes, messed in the house, barked (what did you expect it to do, yodel ?) Have at it ridiculing publicgo for my jugular. Hed been there before, after all. This might help somewhat with pet overpopulation! Some people adopt with the idea that-If we dont like it-bring it back. I dont care what the reason is for surrender. Do you think that someone who dumps an animal at a shelter should be able to one day adopt again? We were military and our dogs went with us overseas. Got her through the pregnancy and she had 4 beautiful kittens. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. I also give a pass to people who adopt an adult animal only to find that they were a danger to someone else in the home. Back in 2008 I adopted an eight-month-old English Bulldog/Spaniel mix who came from an abusive home. But I see no reason for them to surrender it to a kill shelter and would hope that they tried every other option available. Then we can begin working with them to save more lives. Sorry for the long post but NO-NO MORE ADOPTIONS AFTER SURRENDERING A DOG!!! What if they relinquished a cat because their newborn is allergic to cats, but not dogs? Come to the shelter during business hours. He tore up everything- my front and back doors, my carpet, every single hanger he found, as well as dishes, toys, trash and kitchen utensils. You can check it in Urgent Part 2 Urgent Death Row Dogs in FB or their site. The veterinarian I went to was wonderful and gave me options. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. That to me is unacceptable. Problem : it is easier to send to a kill shelter rather than search for other alternatives. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. When is enough enough? I love animals. 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!!! it is not fair to lump everyone into one category. These people do NOT deserve to adopt again, as I am sure they will surrender again I dont think anyone on this site thinks thats ok. No. He was beyond protective of my youngest. The only thing that stopped her was when the local humane society started charging a pretty good fee for drop-offs. Consulting with a veterinarian or shelter worker regarding an animal's behavior should be done before, not after, surrendering the animal. Adopt a Pet. They would never know that there was any kind of a hardship, because they would be cared for just like always. I made arrangements for him to bring her to a no-kill shelter the next day. It would never cross my mind to dump her at a shelter. Or, you can set up a profile on an online adoption site. I just wonder how can they sleep at night. And maybe add to that that a second surrender would lead to a permanent blacklisting from adoption. The dachshund got lucky, we found a foster that day and he became a foster failure. Many animals are there. When you adopt an animal it is a lifetime commitment. Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! Pets are family and family is furever!!!! 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! They need to be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference. Those that surrender their animals should be on a separate registry. Are they to be forever banned from having a pet to love and care for again if and when circumstances turn around? There should be a national DNA list. A lack of commitment to a pretty dies not a suitable future adopter make. If you the shelter is too hard on adoption requirements the person will just buy a pet from a pet store or from Craigslist. 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. If you got your dog from a shelter to begin with, you may be able to return your dog to that shelter. This content is provided 'AS IS' and is subject to change or removal at any time. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. My heart broke at that picture knowing what was going to happen to those animals. That being said I think we should put more effort into getting people to spay and neuter your animals . We currently have 2 girls who are 7 yrs old and they will be with us till the day they pass away. Nowadays, too many people are totally irresponsible animal owners . Once you surrender to a shelter that should end your opportunity to ever have another pet. But this continues the cycle. This would just keep thousands of animals without the chance to be adopted. Mid-South Spay Neuter's regular prices for spay/neuter are $55 & up for cats ($35 for feral cats) and $80 & up for dogs. 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. 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. Please call (407) 351-7722 or use the chat feature below for more information. 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. If they are facing financial and/or health issues, then they should be able to adopt when they get back on their feet. I mean Duh!, OF COURSE they should be (officially) denied to ever adopt another animal again, have their names blacklisted with every shelter nation-wide (and preferably be put on record -for life- on a [heartfelled wished] on-line register for animal abusers, just the same as with pedophile offenders, and/or rapists! Buying from Petco is an ethical decision to make depending on the circumstances. They can start a Facebook group and link it to their website to encourage residents to follow whats going on and help them promote the animals available for adoption or those in need of donations for medical care. Why lessen a chance for a pound dog being rescued. 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