Second Chance Dog Rescue is a non-profit operated solely by volunteers with no central kennel or shelter location – our dogs are all in private homes, so if it weren’t for our wonderful foster families, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Being a foster with Second Chance Dog Rescue is a rewarding experience as you are helping us save another dog's life!  We can only rescue the amount of dogs that we have fosters for so we are always looking for new fosters.  We provide you with with all of the supplies and needed vet care --  you provide the dog with love, companionship and guidance. 

All of our rescues are of all breeds, ages and sizes.  We work with you and your household to make sure that you are matched up with a rescue(s) that will mesh well in your home.  However, please keep in mind that most of our dogs are rescues that have come from shelters, abusive situations or found as strays and may have issues that need patience and a kind heart.  Usually a rescue dog will come out of their shell within the first 48 hrs of being in a foster home and you can get to know their true personality.  There are some cases where it may take longer, but with your help, they can again feel safe, secure, exercised and socliazed again. 

Just as we work to find the right foster dog for you, Second Chance also works hard on finding the right forever home for our rescues.  Therefore, the fostering commitment can last from a few days to even months -- just depends on the dog. 

Please keep the following things in mind to help you and your family decide if you are willing to take on this wonderful commitment:

• Please provide care and affection for your foster dog such as socialization, healthy practices, and some basic training.
• Keep your foster dog on a leash at all times, even in dog parks until you learn about their strengths and social skills.
• We require your foster dog to ALWAYS wear its Second Chance Dog Rescue identification tag, to ensure its safe return should he/she escape.
• We provide all necessary supplies, but always appreciate donations as well.
• If a foster dog is not working out, normally we need up to 72 hours to find another foster for the dog. 
• As a foster, if the rescue dog gets lost in your care, please help us find the dog by notifying us immediately, posting flyers, posting on Craigslist.
• We rely on our fosters for pictures and bios for the our available dogs listings.  Your wonderful information/updates will help the dog(s) find their loving homes faster.
• Most of all, just give the dog(s) lots of love and cuddlles so that they can be ready for their new forever home!

Once you are accepted to become a foster, we provide you a foster packet with valuable information, contact numbers/emails, etc. for your reference and to have available for any questions and emergencies that may arise.  This insures that all goes smoothly for your household and for the rescue dog.

If you would like to volunteer as a foster and help save a dog's life, please complete and submit the application found below.

Thank you in advance for considering to become a foster! 

Foster Family Application Click to Download