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Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Fill out an application at the sanctuary or www.secondchanceas.org/adopt
(Inquiries on online listings don't constitute an application)
2.
Interview
We will call your veterinarian and personal references. We'll also call you if we have questions or need more information.
3.
Approve Application
We will approve or deny the application. You may be approved to adopt, but not necessarily the same animal you originally applied for.
4.
Meet the Pet
This may be done before applying. You'll be asked to sign an adoption contract and to make a certain donation amount, rather than a set fee.
Additional adoption info
We are passionate about pairing animals in need with loving families who would best suit their individual needs. NOTE: You do not have to apply for a specific animal on your application. You can submit it as a "pre-application" for a certain size, age or breed of animal, and if approved, we can contact you if a possible match arrives at the shelter.
We are passionate about pairing animals in need with loving families who would best suit their individual needs. NOTE: You do not have to apply for a specific animal on your application. You can submit it as a "pre-application" for a certain size, age or breed of animal, and if approved, we can contact you if a possible match arrives at the shelter.
We are a 501 C 3 organization that focuses on stray and abandoned animals in need of help. We are no-kill and strive to offer our residents as much individual attention and care in an environment that is as low-stress as possible.
We are a 501 C 3 organization that focuses on stray and abandoned animals in need of help. We are no-kill and strive to offer our residents as much individual attention and care in an environment that is as low-stress as possible.
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Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
