Until she started attacking me. If they surrender a pet their names should go on a do not adopt registry permantly. I have never surrendered a dog and would never do that. NO they should not adopt another pet it should go nation wide on a register that they brought their animal to a shelter and they should be banned from ever owning another animal. Thats the chickens way out and those types of individuals should not be allowed to adopt again because they will do the same thing again. We need to keep animals out of thee shelters, not create more going in because of immature irresponsible humans. I absolutely am against people getting another pet once they have surrendered an animal. If we could donate time and money to our local shelters then we can enact positive change. In most instances no, it's not. I foster dogs until they find a forever home, but our animal rescues check the home and makes sure there is room for the animal to run and play safely. After a few weeks, I discovered he had man issues where he had obviously been hurt by a man in one (or both) of his previous homes. Please call (407) 351-7722 or use the chat feature below for more information. Or find someone to give the pet to. The cat however was totally, 101% terrified of the dog (who was about the same size as the cat). Re-Homing. DogingtonPost.com was created for the love of dogs. The dog webt straight for my throat. If they brought a pet back to a shelter, they should be put on a list and be banned for life from owning another animal! To me it is the same neglect. Especially when they are dropping off an older dog to pick up a younger one!! There truly are times when peoplecare desperate and cannot find another way. Another few weeks and it let me pick it up. Even knowing that they'll be adopted again, you're still going to feel crummy. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! Never say never Sometimes people actually grow up and understand and regret what they have done in the past. Well, at least you couldnt think of any, which would be a tad more objective (and imo logical). Want to know why there are so many dogs available for adoptionits the sit-on-the-throne-of-judgemental people running teh adoptions! If it keeps a few more animals out of shelters, well its better than pet store or breeder purchases because the person is rejected by shelters. Animals are not disposable!!! A large black Lab puppy. It's important to know what will take place once you relinquish your pet to a shelter or rescue and also to be aware that there are alternatives. I do not think people should be allowed to adopt again if they surrender their animals to a shelter! Caring for your animal costs more money than is received in adoption fees. I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. So they are forced to relinquish their dog after spending days trying to find a new home for the animal themselves, but are unable to. There is a $50.00 fee per animal for out-of-county residents. Money we just didnt have. Give em a break for heavens sake. 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. I must say that I have come to love all animals better than most humans. These people should not be allowed to have an animal, ever!! Phone: (208) 475-0854 If you adopted a pet within 30 days from us, please follow return protocols. Their names AND faces should be added to a national database of animal abusers! What is dogs and cats did that to their owners. Most of us, (thankfully) have never been in a truly desperate situation. And their names should be added to a registered no adopt list! Thanks for listening Artfloozy. Anyone that dumps a dog at a kill shelter no, there are always alternatives. Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. All are rescues. No they should not be allowed to get another pet. That said, there needs to be a means of recordkeeping so when people want to adopt an animal, shelters can see whether they hsve a history of neglect, abuse, or surrendering animals. We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. So, to say we should never be allowed to adopt again, is not fair at all. 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. Appointment-based pet intake is beneficial for the pet and for the community. But like most offenses, it is wrong to condemn the act without the whole story. This means that for one reason or another the owner has had circumstances arise where they can't keep the pet. Not ever. People who have the heartless wrenching guts to do something like this do not deserve the love of an animal. Absolutely not! 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. Surrendering your pet to our shelter means you are giving up all rights to that . There seems to be no easy answer, for me, whether they should be allowed to adopt again. Until the day that they are out of business I would live in my car before gave one of my rescues back. If they surrender their pet they should never be allowed to own a pet again. An analogy can be drawn from pregnancy and abortion. Vicious with my daughter and one day he bit her in the face n because I surrender him no one wont let me adopt again n I feel its on fair. 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. 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. Pet Friendly Housing Options Moving is stressful, even under the best circumstances. People who dont take responsibility, should not have the opportunity to do this act of cruelty twice. Things happen and people are sometimes forced to give up their pets, but just dumping them anywhere is just not acceptable. Working in rescue I have seen it all. They should also be fingerprinted. Real need surrenders are few and far between. Once all spaces are filled, pets are placed on a waiting list. no, they shouldnt be alowed to adopt again!!! I wish I could have just one more day with my Sydney Girl, my rescued Black Lab, I would give anything for that to happen. Anybody who adopts from a shelter/rescue is most likely well aware of the plight of the majority of shelter animals, and would be hard-pressed to relinquish a dog to the same shitty situation it came from, if they have a smidgeon of a conscience. I love animals. As someone who has only had rescues all of my life, I cannot imagine someone doing this intentionally, knowing the outcome. In short, it really depends upon the reason they surrendered their dog AND if they surrendered their dog to a No-kill shelter. 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. Be careful when you come off that high horse of yours. We loved her anyway and tried everything to get her to be normal. I also think maybe consideration should be given whether the person drops the dog at a kill or no kill shelter. We know ourselves that we would do without before having to give up our critters for any reason. Absolutely NOT!!!!! They should be put on a national Do Not Adopt To list. Also, if a dog gets older they feel like they cant afford the vet bills so they just get rid of it and get another one. Unless its someone who is ill and can no longer care for their beloved pet or a soldier who might be deployed different story by all means surrender your pet but just make sure its a shelter that wont euthanize it A LAW SHOULD BE PASSED SO THEY COULD NEVER ADOPT AGAIN!!!! They should not be allowed to adopt without certain rules & special classes, at a cost to the prospective adopter. As I have said many times, make sure your life is in order before you take on the responsibility of being a pet parent! Circumstances change; people lose their jobs and can no longer afford to care for a pet properly; people have children and find out their dog is a danger to those children. The difference is once they get back on their feet they can get their pet back. No,they should never be able to adopt again.Nina Peralta,you have a great idea,only wish they would put it to use. What about the kill shelters that KILL them??!! . I had to surrender my do and it hurt like hell. Check with the original shelter. She is a Jack Russell, terrier mix. 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. Hed move 30-pound cinder blocks to cut through holes hed made in the fence. They could at least research and locate a No Kill Shelter for their pet. I attempted to monitor To me there is no difference. He was torn up and she was all bruised about the face. There are millions of dogs killed every year in this county and the ones that dump their dogs are a part of those millions. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? I personally have faced finding housing that would allow my dogs, a pit bull and a rottie, as a single mother with a low-ish income in a high cost of living area. Tough call that must be based individually for sure. Think of the responsibility you have to undertake. 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. Please review the following resources before surrendering your pet. (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(! I definitely do not believe that people whove surrendered dogs should ever be allowed to adopt again. She was with us for six years. One person responded and decided to not take her. He was a nervous dog and would bite without warning. So they can get tired of another innocent animal and yet another animal is murdered?! She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. I think a registry is a fantastic idea that just will not work unfortunately. I dont know that a time limit would work but the guy who tortured Caitlyn never is too soon. If they surrender a pet thats it no more pets for them cause they will do it again! I believe that if an individual surrenders a pet to a kill shelter they should NEVER be allowed to adopt again. My dog is 13. I put over $3000. The people that turn in pets into shelters, their names need to put on a registry so that when they try to adopt again, their names are flagged and the application is denied. All circumstances can be worked out. Maybe Im a bit opinionated, but if we allow people to just dump : their animals at the shelter, they will do it again, as they obviously do not consider animals part of the family and I dont think there are too many people who would dump their children just anywhere, they would want to protect them, keep them save. Even if I go with a cat instead of a dog? Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, so think really hard before taking on this big responsibility. no and there should be a world list that bans all of them. Maybe they fell on hard times and couldnylon provide for the animal properly? People live on very restricted budget. 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