Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. With much breaking of boards and other things what finally stopped her was lots of waterbut she still did not let go until she flipped him into the crate with her. Please note we are located in Lynnwood, Washington 20 miles north of Seattle. NEVER AGAIN! Now retired after 35+ years, I have adopted a dog (setter) I have always wanted, and will keep until she or I die. He was so gentle that even toddlers could take food from his mouth and he would just stop and walk away. 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. Instead of hating these people, we need to work with them. No, they should not be allowed to adopt again. 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. Orange County residents can surrender their owned pet at the facility with an appointment. After she passed away he was looking to adopt but ended up getting a dog that his friend could no longer keep. No, they should not be able to adopt again. Think about a job that might change, a child that might be born or a move that might happen. Surrendering a Pet (Intake Process) . It just breaks my heart for these animals! He/She does one thing and they are ready to get rid of. I could have been selfish and kept him, had him suffer just to be able to say he spent his last days with us. I clicker-trained him. Money we just didnt have. We loved her anyway and tried everything to get her to be normal. Perhaps the FBI list starting in 07/16 will have some effect, at least with the abusers. It is always with a heavy heart we accept a surrendered pet to our shelter. that was almost 20 years ago and i have NEVER done that again. No!!!!! I think there is a simple answer to this, No. They should never be allowed to have another pet. Again, Absolutely NOT!!! As it was said above-when you adopt-its for LIFE. Surrendering a dog is better than dumping it off in the country. My philosophy is that once youve made the decision to adopt that pet, they are then family. But his veterinarian told us that if we couldnt pay for the surgery, the best thing we could do was take him to the Humane Society where they would do the surgery and adopt him out. She was left there by her firmer owner to die. What if they cant afford to get it the necessary shots, food, or medical attention that it needs to keep it healthy and they surrender it to a no kill shelter or rescue? They should be put on a national Do Not Adopt To list. Upon acquiring a pet, one makes a lifelong commitment to care for that animal for the duration of its life! I guess it is better than dumping them on the roadside or beating them to death , but I read too often that its too time taking, they have children, they are moving. We have 8 animals right now, they are all rescues or products of rescues. 1 answer. But then I got to thinking: things change. Nobody would deny that. Not ever. 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. He went mad for no reason, he was always spoiled & loved but he betrayed my trust. 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 am so grateful to the God and vet. I attempted to monitor 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. He had already had two homes by the time we found each other. A side note for anyone thinking of giving up their pet due to exorbitant vet fees. On the flip side, a lady applied to adopt from a rescue Im affiliated withnot knowing that I worked at the city shelter when she had surrendered her two senior cats several years before, because her husband said she had to get rid of them. However this should be utilized to ONLY list the abusers (and I include those that surrender their dogs because he sheds and other such nonsense reasons. Maybe they had become homeless, maybe they are dying of cancer, maybe they had tried everything to rehome their pet but were still unsuccessful, maybe they were about to do prison time. No,they should never be able to adopt again.Nina Peralta,you have a great idea,only wish they would put it to use. Ot isnt black and white. No. Are they to be forever banned from having a pet to love and care for again if and when circumstances turn around? I checked the site today and found that hes on the adoption registry finally. So we gave her a chance. I know there isnt much room in shelters but shelters basically give away dogs to make more room. I managed to make it happen, but it was HARD, and I was not sure Id be able to pull it off either time. There should also be a list for animal abusers too!!! A photograph that went viral on social media a few weeks agoshowed dozens of dog owners, with their dogs ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. She kept trying to attack me. I am as bleeding heart as it gets and Im right there with you. Should definitely be put on do not adopt list if pet turned in to a kill shelter. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN !! We are seeing far too many Sr dogs being dumped because they are too cheap and lazy to do right by their companion. If you can take an animal to a shelter and be told that there is a very good chance that he/she will be destroyed and you walk away, YOU should get no second chance. That would make the person more aware of the responsibilities to own a pet. It takes courage and humility to ask for help. 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. No why wouldyou surrender a 2 yr old simply because it has four legs. Absolutely not. How can you regulate the unregulateable? Of course they should not be allowed to adopt again. Situations change, and you did the responsible thing be returning the critter. Animal Humane Society may be able to help you keep your pet at home or there may be alternative re-homing options to consider. I suppose it really depends on the circumstances. 10 years?). Every situation is different. not just no but HELL no!!!! They need to be listed on a national Do Not Adopt registry for other shelters and rescue groups to reference. WTH was wrong with the people running that shelter, it just doesnt make any sense!!! PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DECISION TO TURN YOUR PET IN TO THE SPCA IS YOUR FINAL DECISION! Should I be refused to adopt a dog in the future? But, it was a problem for us. I completely agree. 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, FL 33122. A pet of any kind is a forever pet. am all for a registry!!! Having a child, if my dog were to develop aggression toward her, and I had exhausted possible solutions via my vet and professional trainers, then I would have to give him up. Even when we found out I was pregnant and we knew it would be a struggle financially, we couldnt imagine giving him up to a shelter or friend/family. We dont know what the case may have been: maybe it was a poverty issue, loss of job and could no longer take care of the dog, maybe the person was now deployed, deported, maybe the person wasnt as educated as they originally thought on the idea of owning a dog, and the best option was to surrender the dog. Also make every person that surrenders register, and give any and all medical, social history of the animal, including REASON for surrender, and inform them that they will not be allowed to adopt for a period of 10 yrs -or ever again if surrendering a Sr dog. No way. There are so many variables here. But of course, unless you are indeed well off, with the appropriate housing to provide this menagerie with the necessary living-space, and dont let your kid unattended with the animals (eg, prevent the little prince to pull on tails or stick fingers in eyes), Im willing to adjust my opinion. Im sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Shelters and rescues need fosters to help care for dogs while they look for their forever homes. . It completely depends on the circumstances. With tears, my kids and wife said goodbye and I brought him to a no-kill shelter. How horrible is that? **If you adopted your pet from another shelter or . He was clearly fine when he escaped from my yard just a few days earlier? 30 days is not enough time to put them on the petfinder or in the newspaper. So to all of those of you who think I should NEVER, EVER, EVER be allowed to adopt another pet, ever during the rest of my life think about your opinion, and try not to bruise your mind when you jump down off your high horse.. They would never know that there was any kind of a hardship, because they would be cared for just like always. It this happened at the beginning there would be less dogs in shelters and rescues. The dog webt straight for my throat. I have a small senior dog who came to me via a rescue group. The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society. Life happened I lost my job and had to move out of my apartment. I am in no way supportive of allowing a person who adopted a puppy because it was all cuddly and cute, then surrendered the pet because it grew into a dog, to adopt another one. There should be a national registry and all owner surrenders should be compiled, so shelters and rescues have access to that information. Absolutely not. I disagree with this. Except they dont talk back and love you unconditionally!!! Per ownership is one that comes with many trials and tribulations but the joy that they bring to your life is so worth it. I agree with you, Michael. You should not be allowed to get another dog if you have surrendered yours. No one should take that responsibility lightly. 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