not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. My dog was fine with the idea of a cat joining the family. He is mine for life. Do your homework when checking out a breed, every dog is different. Got her through the pregnancy and she had 4 beautiful kittens. I know one shelter that wont adopt to people under 25, i think on the premise that they might be making a rush decision and not thinking about whether they want to travel, have babies or if they will have to move repeatedly (excessive house prices where I live). They would only throw them out in the field, parks, highways to fend for themselves. Some pet owners think that when they surrender their pet to a shelter that the pet will be loved and spoiled for as long as it takes to find them a homethe truth is often quite different. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. If you ban them from adopting from a shelter (which they probably never did anyway) youre not making any headway regarding this problem. Absolutely not, moving is not a good reason to surrender your pet. These animals only ask for our love and in return they give us 100 % protection , loyalty , companionship , & LOVE . He cant walk at all. Depends on the circumstance. You dont move somewhere that doesnt accept your child, you dont give your child up because a new baby is born, you dont give your child up because you bought a new piece of furniture. After seeing feathers on the ground the next day I decided to get some cat food and put it out. Or if theyre a known animal abuser then no. I made a contribution to the shelter in an amount that covered his care for the rest of his life. Absolutely No!! She kept trying to attack me. He was a mess he was good to most humans but did not get along with Hispanics and dogs or cats. My fur babies are family, you dont give family away! Most of these groups are money makers humane society the dog rescues and dog story sites. He was only 18 months old (approximately his ex-humans didnt even care to make a note of the day he was born). No way. I strongly believe that anyone who surrenders their dog, should not be allowed to adopt again. People who dont take responsibility, should not have the opportunity to do this act of cruelty twice. Or, the owner dies, Like the previous owner of my beloved little Cindee, or a 4th of July runaway and got lost, like my Dirty Bill who, when found was so scared he wouldnt come out from under a house to eat. I am in the military and have had to give up a dog I absolutely loved for adoption. I say a maybe depending on the situation. If there is any way they can assist you in keeping your pet at home, they will. 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. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. 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. Not ever. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. Then, from bad breeding, the little Pom was found to have congenital heart failure. However, sometimes our circumstances change in ways we couldnt have foreseen. If someone finds a stay and turns it over does that mean they shouldnt be allowed to adopt one later? Unfortunately, it should be based on each individual case. And dont just trade tears take action go to rescue places tell them you are monitoring and you want to see their books all non profits must make their books and facilities open to public inspection. 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. Nowadays, too many people are totally irresponsible animal owners . PERIOD!!!!!!!! Shelter attendant Taylor Milligan said that she would be best suited for a single-cat home. 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. I believe surrendering a pet for a valid reason should not bar someone from having the opportunity to adopt again when conditions change. Surrendering Your Pet. I guess in that vain of thought. While circumstances such as these, and others, may be overcome by many, for a few they will be unsurmountable. Humanity isnt that failed yet is it? The reason there is so many dogs and cats is because people never get their pets fixed. If the dog you just adopted keeps trying to attack one of your other pets, or a family member, sometimes your only options are surrender or taking to the vet for euthanasia. By Tamar Love Grande Nov 22, 2016. Here you can find all the benefits of adopting an animal from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Department, the adoption fees, additional fees, and frequently asked questions and our responses. It would show that Im not responseable enough to care for pet or a child. I think that the people who are selling or adopting the pet out have a responsibility to make sure the adopter is informed,financially equipped and ready for the responsibility. So my only option was to surrender her to the Humae Society. I believe all out going dogs should be microchiped. Adoption processing stops a half-hour before closing. They should ever be able to adopt another dog. Make sure surrendering your pet at this time is your final decision. There are so many pros and cons and a lot of it depends on the honesty of others which isnt always present. I do not regret taking him to the pound. My house is a mess, but the lives I know Im saving. Just take the dog and put them on a DNA list. Totally agree people who surrendered any animal should be put on do not adopt list You know how many animals will be saved due to this list.. gr8 idea. 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!!! Right, I suspect theres a chance on a resentful entitled hissyfit with my name for its address? 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 !!! Absolutely not. I cant imagine turning in my rescued Sibe. If I had kept her, it wouldve been a death sentence for one of the other animals in my home. If they choose to dump an animal, they are undeserving of any pets! A pet is a Family member nothing less !!!!!!!! I have told my husband if I get a horribly expensive disease to get me pain meds and let me die. 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. 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. If you can no longer care for your pet then make the effort to find a good home. spayed and find homes for her kittens. 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. I found myself in a spot many years ago of having to find a home for my dog. 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. 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. Animal Surrender It take an animal a long time to fully trust after being abused. To sentence them to death for reasons beyond their control disturbs me to my core. People who condemn and judge the people who relinquish only hurt animal welfare and give animal shelters a bad name. I know that there are way too many people who have no feelings and could care less about the animal and its feelings. Our animals are NOT just property, they are a part of the family. If they do mistreat the dog/animal they should banned from adoption. No they should not be able to adopt again. I need to really consider this, I dont want people to dump at shelters either. When he came to me, life was made complete. These same people would probably surrender their own children if they could legally get away with it. Not a killing shelter as a way to solve the persons problems. They should be allowed to if their circumstances change for the better. 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. Absolutely not!!! While I think that Wendy and Lucy could have gotten along living on the streets, Wendy did what she thought was best for Lucy, even though it was a very difficult decision for her to make. There are alternatives and often it takes time to rehome. Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. Adoption is serious and responsible people only should be pet owners! Then in several years, those dogs could end up at the shelter, too. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We dont know the circumstance. . They love and trust us to be there for them just as they are there for us. I tried everything Craigslist, adoption sites, flyers, you name it. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. That's normal. Before PAWS can take custody of your pet, you need to submit a surrender form for the animal. 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