Adopting a dog through Second Chance Dog Rescue -- How it Works:

Found a dog(s) on our site and want to meet them or ask more questions about them?  Fill out the adoption questionnaire located below and submit to us.  Once we have reviewed/approved your application, we will provide you with the foster contact information so that you can find out more and arrange a meet and greet. All of our dogs are located in foster homes throughout San Diego County. 

When going to a meet and greet, please make sure you take any family members and other dogs to see how the initial introduction goes.  That makes the entry into the new home easier for the dog and for you.

If your meet and greet goes well, you will complete a foster to adopt contract at the appointment and can take the dog home then.  We ask for an adoption donation to help us cover spay/neutering, shots, medical treatment, food, and supplies. These adoption donation amounts only partially cover the cost of expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible.We have a 2 week foster to adopt period to insure that the dog and your family are the right match.  It's as simple as that!

What if the adoption doesn't work out?We have a lifetime return policy on our dogs as we don't want to see them turned back into a shelter.  The application process helps prevent such an issue, so it's very important that you are honest when answering the questions. Not all dogs are compatible in all situations, so it is imperative that you are forthright in the application process to find the right match. However, be sure you are ready to make a full commitment to adopting a dog, whether a puppy or an adult. A dog is not a novelty or a toy, in fact they are a lot like people and react to changes and environments in the same way so it can take a good 72 hrs for a dog to really adjust to his/her new environment.  A lot really depends on the dog's past so the prospect of adopting should be well-thought-out & the commitment should be taken seriously.

Beginning January 1, 2011 Second Chance Dog Rescue will be implementing a new policy. If, during the 2 week foster to adopt period, the foster arrangement is not working out, we will refund 50% of the adoption fee.

Good articles to read:  • Cost of Owning a Dog by Foster & Smith, Inc. 
                                         • Pet Care Costs by ASPCA

1. Adoption Questionnaire

Click here to fill out online adoption form
 

 2. Adoption Contract

Click here to open the .pdf and then print out