Some people have no choice. We are not bad dog parents. By Appointment Only Surrender appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 12-4PM. The exception are very few and far between. These irresponsible pet owners make me sick. We currently have 2 girls who are 7 yrs old and they will be with us till the day they pass away. Think about it: where do you suppose all these people got their dogs in the first place? 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!!!!!! Because I did not want the cat to have to spend the rest of her life alone in one room with minimal human contact, I finally gave up and arranged to take her to the local NO-KILL animal shelter. Not ever. So while I understand the negative reactions to a lot of the silly reasons people surrender their pets I'm cautious to lump everyone whose done so together. 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. To me that is the same as animas cruelty. I have a dog from that south Fl shelter. But I refused to put him in a shelter, if a rescue group was able to take him in and he could go into a home I would do that. I was forced to take Remi and her kittens to the Animal Protective Association. 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. Theres still a ways to go, but the tide is beginning to turn as more people realize the horrors they are supporting financially by buying a puppy from a pet store. stray cat. Im a single mom on a very tight income in a crowded neighborhood, working full-time, in a custody battle for my youngest son, attending school for my masters degree. Petsmart does not accept surrendered pets at their retail locations. My husband and I have had cats for the last 30 yrs or so. 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. To just turn around and surrender them to be euthanized? It speaks volumes about a persons character if they are not capable of making a commitment to an animal. People dont change. A dog is not a part time toy,mits part of your home and part of your life, you would not take you Kiddy to a Shelter, so why take your Dog, if you are poor and I have been , you can still find enought to feed your Dog, I did, If at any time you can no longer care for your adopted pet, you may surrender the animal to AHS. And also makes you sound holier than thou. 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. Dogs are not trash, they are not disposable, they are a family member and they are a commitment. (For example, after a length of time, say 5 years, has passed? ANYONE who has touched a hair on any animal, should be banned forever from having Pets. I hate people who do it dont get me wrong. Definitely NO!!! Make sure surrendering your pet at this time is your final decision. They should ban stupid people not pitbulls. If your animal is spayed/neutered, and is not current on vaccines: SPCA's minimum cost of care: $257 - $277. Pet Surrender Resources to Consider Before Surrender* We understand how difficult it is to make the decision to surrender your pet. 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. In compliance with the Veterinary Practice Act, if you choose to return the animal you won't be able to readopt him/her at any time. On the other hand, it is important to keep adoption initially affordable enable to get pets into homes. Abuse is the only qualifier we are fit to judge someone else of. A dog should not have to suffer, have to die, because of idiot humans. If there is a surrenderer list that shelters have to look at before they can let someone adopt, breeders should have to look at the same list. Worse still is the person who says I cannot be bothered to look after him/her any longer No way. When we adopt a dog or a cat we make the comminment to love them and care for them till the day they day. No. She wanted to also adopt one of our transport dogs in no uncertain terms and in very clear Spanish I made it understood that she will one day be treated as she treated her dog and to not complain about it. eeps attitude is an example of why so many people turn to Craigslist and just skip the rescue groups. Yes and no. That to me is unacceptable. No way! Two trainers, two behaviorists, medication and a LOT of patience. How glad I am! i knew there would be children walking in my property to go to school. SHOOT, SHOVEL and Shut UP method. 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. the moon? They would be at least in their mid thirties. KC Pet Project is typically unable to accept same day surrenders. I dont think that makes me a horrible person. I was on a thread the other night and we were talking about exactly this. yes they should all be adopted and given to good homes. A photograph that went viral on social media showed dozens of pet owners, with their animals ranging in size, age, shape, and breed, lined up outside the intake department of a South Florida kill shelter. No they should not be able to adopt again. The greatest horror is that of aging dogs, that breaks my heart when they are neglected and murdered, cause they are no longer serving a purpose for owners. An animal is for life. 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. 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. However, I can readily see ways for these low lifes to get away with it legally. You throw one away, then you dont deserve another!! I dont care what excuse is given, except maybe illness or death, NOBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER ANIMAL EVER AGAIN, AS who knows, they may have a great life today, but what about tomorrow, and how important a member of the family is to them. The first time I worked for two years to get the two cats to get along and the spraying, fighting, etc. I also think any person convicted of any type of neglect or abuse of ANY living being should be on all of those lists as well. Our animals are NOT just property, they are a part of the family. 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. She is a German Shepherd at least 10 years old. There you can see the Super Urgent, the urgent dogs, the folders with the dogs killed or saved by day and month. I believe their names should be listed on a do not adopt list. And NO it is not any town state or federal job.. public inspection is public if it were any officials job they would not do it in any case. I think each situation is different BUT, there are many no-kill shelters out there and if you feel the need to dump off someone you promised to care for at least see to it that you bring that poor creature to a no-kill shelter. You may deny them one of your rescue dogs, but if they still want a dog, they will still get one. You surrender 2 pets ever in a lifetime (at different occurrences), no adoption allowed EVER againyes, ever again. Surrendering a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision. Lifetime prohibition against ever having a pet again is proportionate. There are so many variables here. Conclusion. DogingtonPost.com was created for the love of dogs. I have two rescues and the oldest is 22 years of age. I would move heaven and earth to keep my pet under any reason. And I would be heart-broken to find that I couldnt give a wonderful life to MANY dogs because of one mistake when I was young. There is a $50.00 fee per animal for out-of-county residents. 4. Important animal relinquishment information: To surrender a pet, please schedule an appointment at 312-645-8081 or email admissions@anticruelty.org to help us provide the best service possible. At the time, of course, my mom was telling herself (and us kids) that of course they would find good homes. That's normal. But I also had a baby to take care of, and as much as I loved my dog, my baby and our financial stability were a priority over putting ourselves into debt for such an expensive surgery (that had no real guarantee of succeeding, and even if it did he would most likely develop chronic problems as a result). Some care & are homeless or ill or whatever, but even they obviously are unable to make better arrangements when tragedy strikes. People who surrender their pets to a kill shelter should be blacklisted! Unless you are ready for that, dont put an animal through what that lack of commitment can mean for them. But there are just some circumstances that just cant be helped: deployment, loss of job, deportation, couple breaks up, not educated enough about owning a dog, etc. Oh, it worked just tickety-boo for me, no doubt (and by the way, its spelt allowed, not aloud). But then he started barking at other dogs and at other people. But dont lump all surrenders in ther same category. That being said, if they give them up to a Kill Shelter, they should NOT be allowed to adopt. Still, person after person abandoned the dog they, at one point, had promised to love and provide for forever. none of the excuses above are legitimate reasons for murder. Should a edict like this become law, I am sure the number of strays surrendered will double, at the very least. Adopting an animal is not a temporary thing but a lifetime commitment. It think it depends on the reason and every person who surrenders should have to explain why theyre giving up the animal. An animal is not a disposable object. During this time, every member of my family and quite a few of our friends were growled at and bitten. It would have to be some SUPER good reason for me to ever give up my babies and that would only be after I exhausted every other option and then some! Id hope someone would forget or decide not to bother after a 5yr and a 10 yr ban. I got her cleaned up and vetted. 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. 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!!!!! If the baby is in danger then YESrehome the dog but dont just dump it in a shelter. Dogs have been surrendered because of the following: moving, cant take the dog; cant take care of the dog; dog is too old; dog has too many health problems; dog is pregnant; dog just had puppies with the puppies; hunting dogs that are no longer needed; dog has grown up and is no longer cutethey havent provided any structure or training, so now they dont want to be bothered; etc., etc., etc. Humane Society of Broward County. My dog is 13. Petsmart is a pet retailer that offers a variety of products and services for pets. Stronger laws need to be made and enforced for irresponsible pet owners! Suddenly the dog lunges away from his bath and runs at the baby. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! She kept trying to attack me. 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. Our thought is simply that perspective dog purchasers should be required to take a class before they can own. I dealt with a woman who dumped her old dog and walked out with a puppy at this self-same shelter MIAMI-DADE. You are all heartless. Many humans go for an aesthetically pleasing dog, regardless of its character, they do not find out about what their particular dog needs. Complete intake forms. None of us knows the reasons people surrender their pets from a picture in the media. I miss her like crazy and would love to have her back someday if I ever could. Nope! There can be many reasons that people have to give up their pets, some have no choice. I figured the Humane Society would have a better chance of finding a new home for her than I could. The shelter had told us she was good with dogs and would probably be fine with cats, but this was not the case. It broke my heart and I think of him every day. I couldnt get up and the more my husband told her to stop and tried to bring her attention to something else, the more agitated she got. Even when you are grouchy!!! Not every animal can be molded to fit into every family! Shelters are to help, not terminate life. 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. Should future pet adoptions be conditional? 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. 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. 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. 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. It is a home that someone made a shelter for those who are having hard time in this economy and its a remarkable thing that their are good people out there still in this world that are able to help those in need. Why was your dog hit be a car? WHATS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? Your email address will not be published. So sad to give your animal away to be killed. As a limited admission shelter, the Naperville Area Humane Society can accept pets only as space permits. When she dies, I will mourn. My family and I have been adopting from kill shelters for years and we have always adopted Seniors, sever abuse cases, etc. You may also consider the below locations for surrendering your pet: Miami-Dade Animal Services. not in a million years would like to put them in a kill shelter world would be a better place without them. Search all Pets Animal Licenses License tags identify guardians of lost animals. No but it is better than dumping, starving or Craigslist. Monday morning, I got the call, Dakotas legs have given out. That fee can range from $20 to $150+. Unfortunately, it should be based on each individual case. Taking on a pet is a life long commitment, like a child. Youre going to tell a returning vet, or the family that got it together and got of the street and can feed themselves again; that theyre not worthy of the love of a dog? We need to update our laws and policies to reflect our evolving understanding of our relationship with animals. 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