Adoption Issues

Adoption refused due to same sex dog at home not being spayed.

Help! My mother, who is a senior wanted to adopt a senior female dog (7yrs old) Chihuahua mix from a local shelter. Recently, one of her dogs passed away, and the other dog left behind is showing signs of grief from the loss of her playmate/sister. Not to mention my mother for losing her dog. The shelter refused her application for the adoption of the senior dog because the dog she has at home (which is a female, same sex), was not spayed. There is absolutely no chance of the two dogs breeding. Why would the shelter deny the senior dog (sitting in a crate for the past 3 months) of the chance to live out its life within a loving home? Does a dog have any rights? Shouldn’t an adoption be on a case-by-case basis? Seems cruel to me. The woman I spoke to at the shelter said, “it’s their policy”. Meanwhile they have every cage full.

By |2025-03-26T14:41:53-04:00February 21st, 2025|

Rehoming an aggressive adopted dog.

Our daughter adopted a dog from a pet rescue, and it's not working out. The puppy is too aggressive to be around her 3 younger children - he has already bitten 2 of them in the face. When she adopted him, she was told his parents were golden retriever and Australian Shepard with one of them being a service dog. Since he was being so aggressive, she had a DNA test done by Embark and it came back 45% Pit Bull, 26% German Shepard, and various other breeds. She regrets signing the adoption agreement saying she could only return the dog to them if it didn't work out and that they will always own the dog. That's so ridiculous. I know rescues are trying to protect dogs, but when you adopt a dog, it should be yours and you should be able to give it away to where you choose if need be. She would rather give it to a Pit Bull Rescue or some other rescue. The place she adopted him from is fraudulent - they deceived her about the breed, they won't respond to her communications, the health report they gave her is bogus, the pickup procedure was questionable, the puppy isn't the picture of the one she asked to adopt, etc... This non-profit should be put out of business. They finally responded when our daughter contacted another rescue, and that rescue called the rescue she got the puppy from. They said to our daughter they will take him back but have to find a foster for him - that could take forever - I can see that coming. My question is, is she obligated to return the dog to this fraudulent rescue she got him from, or due to the circumstances can she give him to someone else without legal consequences?

By |2025-03-26T14:25:39-04:00February 13th, 2025|

Illegitimate foster and adoption process.

I had fostered a dog for nearly 6 months and the foster facilitator completely forgot about my dog. During that time, I had forged a bond with the dog and when the foster care facilitator followed up (4 months later), I stated that I wanted to adopt the dog. After meeting the dog, who she barely spent time with, she triggered her and blankly stated that she should be in the country. Some family from Connecticut that could barely walk the dog was deemed fit to adopt her but it seems unethical to rehome the dog if she wants to stay with me. What are my rights to challenge this unethical adoption process.

By |2025-02-19T15:04:59-04:00January 15th, 2025|

Foster organization won’t respond to adoption inquiries.

Hello, I have been fostering a 1-year-old dog for the last 2.5 months and about 3 weeks ago I told the foster organization I wanted to adopt her. I was told that they would get back to me and then I didn’t hear anything. Now, 3 weeks later I have reached out to the organization's leaders in multiple ways via text, private Facebook group post, email, and Facebook message. I have received responses to other questions I’ve asked but when I ask about finalizing the adoption nobody responds. I was told a couple months ago by one of the organizers that I am “welcome to adopt her”. At the time I was not ready to adopt because she was having a lot of anxiety and behavioral struggles. Since then, she has gotten better, and I feel that I can safely adopt her. But now nobody will respond to me. I am worried they are going to try to tell me I cannot adopt her for some reason. The only reason I can think of is that she’s been a very high maintenance dog, and I’ve expressed that she really needs training. Is there legal action they can take to prevent me from adopting the dog? Wouldn’t it be considered discriminatory if there’s no evidence against me? Help!

By |2025-01-21T12:02:37-04:00December 18th, 2024|

Adopting after a pet surrender.

My mother surrendered a dog 10 years ago. She became homeless and had no choice. Today, she is stable and needs a companion. She was approved initially but was denied due to this surrender 10 years ago. Is there a law that can help her adopt without citing a surrender from so long ago?

By |2024-12-10T10:57:30-04:00November 6th, 2024|

How to proceed after an adoption scam?

What paperwork is needed for an adoption of a puppy? At first it says free and then they said they want to get a gift card with money on it and they want the codes on them. I don't know why these people are asking for gift cards. How can I legally proceed because I've already been scammed?

By |2024-12-10T10:44:42-04:00November 6th, 2024|

Volunteer trainer rights for adoption from a service dog in training.

As a volunteer trainer of 4Paws for Abilities organization, I have been asked to return the dog for evaluation and change in volunteer trainer. My family is extremely emotionally attached to the dog. I would like to understand how I can opt for adoption and take my dog out of service training program. Do I have any chances? Is there a legal consultation me and my family get in this matter.

By |2024-09-11T16:28:48-04:00August 11th, 2024|

Pet Adoption agency requires spaying/neutering on owned pet.

A Pet Adoption agency is trying to force us to spay our 8 year old dog that we own before they will process our application to adopt another dog. How can they force this on us? We feel this could be a risk to our present dog and they said their policy is not about birth control. It is about their own agenda that they are trying to force on other people & pets that are already in good homes? It seems their PERSONAL agenda comes before giving the rescue pet a good home.

By |2024-09-04T16:28:27-04:00July 31st, 2024|

Lost dog given up for adoption without notice.

Hello, My neighbors have been harassing my dog and I and one day took her off her chain outside and took her to the shelter. I called around and found her same day but was surprised to find it was going to cost me over $100 to have her returned. I'm recently unemployed and did not have the money on hand so had to wait until my dad had money in his account to give me money to have her returned. I was not aware that there is only a 3 day hold until she was already adopted! About a week later when I had the money to pick her up, the shelter told me she was put up for adoption and I immediately drove to the SPCA who told me she was adopted! I asked for the people's contact information so I could try to explain the situation to them and buy her back, hoping they would have the kindness in their hearts to agree to do so. But the SPCA refused. For some background information, I have severe PTSD and depression and have notes from my psychiatrist and general doctor that she is my service dog. I also paid $2,000 for her and my children are absolutely heartbroken as am I. Is there anything that can be done?? Please help!!

By |2024-09-04T15:42:57-04:00June 7th, 2024|
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