i had a one year old dog she was my fave, the Humane Society put her to sleep with out my consent?

Question

my next door neighbor told my parents that she can't sleep beause my dog barks all day and she work night, so she sleeps all day, and that she will call the police on us,I don't think that is my problem, my dog has to go out and get some air, anyway I don't let my dog out utill 12 noon each day. my parents was scared so they took the dog to the humane society and asked them to give her a good home. when i fund out i went there the next day to get my dog, but she was put to sleep in less then 24 houre. So what do u guys think i should do

Answer 1

If you are over 18? Yes. Then did you tell Humane Society that it was your dog and not you parents? Yes. Then you are going to have to file a report with the police, report that your parents stole your dog, this will result in legal action against them, the Humane Society will make sure of the that, after all they took their word that the dog was theirs. And they don't want to be held responsible. And if you do win the Humane Society will go after your parents for any damages you get. Of course if they really didn't put the dog down and gave it to someone else you might get it back, stolen property has to be returned to it's owner, no matter how the person who got it received it.

A letter to the Humane Society stating that you plan to take them to court for damages might, MIGHT, get some action, if they didn't put the dog down. But, be prepared to file charges against you parents, if you with to pursue this.

As far as you neighbor as long as you weren't breaking any law she doesn't have a leg to stand on. In my town, if its before 7 am or after 10 pm then you could be charged with disturbing the peace. Other then that tell talk to you and ask if you can work something out with your neighbor. The police really hate that kind of call. They're in the middle and can't win no matter what.

Answer 2

I think you should be mad at your parents, becuase they are the ones that took the dog to the humane society. Your neighbor couldn't have done anything about your dog barking, the police would have done nothing. I once worked for animal services and once a person turns a animal in, it is the property of the humance society. Regardless if u told them to find a good home for the dog or not, its their decision whether to euthanize the dog or not. Lots of times people will come in and say "he's a great dog I just can't keep him any longer", but fail to realize that dogs get accustomed to their owner and don't always make the transition. Often dogs are very scared when their owners bring them in(imagine a dog that really only knows you and you take it there and there are any where from 80-200 dogs barking) and won't even let you touch them because they are so scared. Therefore the dog won't make a good adoption dog and is put to sleep, the humane society won't even take that chance of adopting a dog like that. Lastly my suggestion is for you to possibly get another dog and when your neighbor complains tell her to go back to sleep (in a mean way though).

Answer 3

That's the policy of your local humane society. Dogs that show up there that are not especially adoptable are frequently killed within 24 hours. It's not necessarily the shelter's fault, it's your parents'. If the dog was your dog and you are an adult and they stole her from you, they may have broken the law both civilly and criminally.

Your dog barking *is* your problem. Yes, the neighbor works odd hours, but if your dog is disturbing the peace outside of normal levels, then it is certainly your problem.

If you get another dog, do not get a breed known for barking (like shelties, some labs, terriers, etc) and do not leave it outside alone. If it starts to bark, bring it inside. However, if you are a child or someone still living at home and the way your family deals with issues is to kill animals, then you SHOULD NEVER GET ANOTHER DOG until you are out of that environment and can actually take care of your dog. This means that the dog and her actions are your responsibility.

I'm sorry for your loss, but it's not a good idea to get into a pizzing contest at the expense of innocent animal.

Answer 4

Are you sure it was the Humane Society and not animal control? They are two different entities, and this sounds like animal control.

Either way, when a pet is found as a stray, the animal is held for 4 days before it is available for adoption. This allows the owner time to find it. After that time, the animal may be put up for adoption or euthanized, depending on the space available. This does not apply to owner surrenders. Once and owner turns in their pet, the pet may be put down immediately. No one likes this rule, but there were 25 MILLION unwanted pets last year, alone, so there just isn't room for them.

If you want this type of activity to stop, encourage everyone you know to spay/neuter their pets, and go to the shelters to get new pets - never buy from pet stores or breeders.

Answer 5

It was your parent's fault. Also, the Humane Society waits longer than a day to put a dog down, so someone is lying. You have to be a responsible dog owner. If your dog barks alot no matter when, you are not taking proper care of it.

Answer 6

I agree with the person above me. There is more to this story. They wouldn't even have had time to check the dog in by the next day. Ask your parents what happened? How old are you? Maybe your parents didn't think you were being responsible for the dog?!

There is no reason for a dog to be outside barking either......That is not right. I would not allow my dog to sit outside the house and bark.

You need to check this out with your parents and the humane sociey.

Answer 7

Well, there has to be more to the story than that. Either there was something wrong with the dog, or maybe they are telling you it was put down because they have NO intention of giving it back to you. Once it was signed over to them, it became the property of the Humane Society.

And for the guy down below...constant barking,even during the day, can be reported and in many areas can be prosecuted. It is disturbing if you have to listen to it day in and day out.

Answer 8

Sadly, many places put owner surrender dogs down quickly. Strays are more likely to have more time, as the owners must be given a few days to "find" and "claim" their dog.

There is nothing you can do. Once the dog is surrendered to the shelter, the dog becomes theirs.

Answer 9

first of all i don"t believe the humane society put your dog to sleep!! no humane socity would kill a dog because it barks!! i think they just told you that so you would think the dog was gone. next i think your parents should take your neighbor to the humane society and have him put to sleep!! lets get real here, a dog barks~~~i also have idiots for neighbors,so i feel your pain..i think you should put a big sign up in your yard that says my neighbor killed my dog!! tell your parents you want your dog back and get the dog a collar that stops it from barking. good luck

Answer 10

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