Adoption Info

Thank you for considering adopting a new family member. We adopt to all towns and cities in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Learn more about the areas we serve. Most of our adoptable dogs live inside foster homes. Fostering teaches house manners, helps to potty/crate ...

Bringing a rescue dog home is easier when you know what to expect. This 4-part guide walks you through the first days, introducing your dog to the rest of your household, training, and keeping your dog healthy and safe, in the order you'll actually need it. Before you go any further, please watch the apology ...

Keeping a newly adopted dog healthy and safe is mostly about routine: a vet relationship, a dog-proofed home, and a few precautions before you travel together. This is Part 4 of our 4-part guide to bringing a rescue dog home. Catch up on Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you're just joining the ...

Training is the single biggest factor in whether an adoption succeeds. This is Part 3 of our 4-part guide to bringing a rescue dog home. If you haven't read the earlier parts, start with Part 1 and Part 2. A Note on Training Philosophy Older dog-training material, including some of the resources this guide draws ...

A new dog joining a household with other pets or kids needs a slower, more deliberate introduction than a dog coming into a one-person, one-pet home. This is Part 2 of our 4-part guide to bringing a rescue dog home. If you haven't read Part 1: First Days & Housetraining, start there. Introducing Your New ...

The first few days with your new dog set the tone for everything that follows. Bring an ID tag and a snug buckle collar to pickup, keep the first day calm and low-key, and start a potty routine right away. This is Part 1 of our 4-part guide to bringing a rescue dog home; for ...

Always contact us if you are having doubts about your adoption. We will help you work through any and all problems. Do not rehome the dog or take it to a shelter. Local adoptions include a two-week trial period specifically so early mismatches can be sorted out. Whether you are 2 miles or 200 miles ...

Every dog we adopt out is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before you take them home, unless a medical issue prevents the surgery. All of that is included in the adoption fee. What's Included Before You Take Your Dog Home These are the steps we take with every dog before it is adopted out ...

If you're wondering whether a dog you'd adopt or foster would be good with kids, cats, or other dogs, you're asking the right questions. Those relationships often decide whether a placement works out long-term. Every dog on our adoptable dogs page lists what we know about how they do with kids, cats, and other dogs ...

Expect your new dog to be quieter and more cautious than they were in foster care. New places take time to feel safe. Rescue workers call the adjustment curve the "3-3-3 rule": 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routine, 3 months to feel fully at home. If you just adopted through Dogs ...

A well-matched Pit Bull mix makes a loyal, affectionate family dog, and that's the single most common thing we hear back from adopters who took a chance on one. A large share of our adoptable dogs are Pit Bull mixes. Each one's profile tells you how they did with the foster's kids, other dogs, and ...

The right questions before you adopt save you a mismatch later. Before you apply for one of our adoptable dogs, ask your foster or our team these questions. About the Dog's History How long has this dog been in foster care, and what have you learned about them? Were they a stray, a surrender, or ...

Adopting from Dogs 2nd Chance costs $250 in the Memphis area or $500 if you live out of state. The out-of-state fee covers a $175 transport fee. Here's what that fee covers. What Your Adoption Fee Covers Spay or neuter surgery All age-appropriate vaccinations A microchip Your dog's first month of heartworm prevention A two-week ...

A denied application almost never means you're unfit to own a dog. It usually means something specific on the application didn't line up with what a particular dog needs. Before you give up, read our application requirements below and reach out. We'll tell you exactly what held things up. The Most Common Reasons A reference ...

Most Dogs 2nd Chance adopters go from application to bringing their dog home in one to two weeks. Start with our adoption application. How fast you hear back depends on your references. If you live out of state, the timeline also depends on when the next transport run leaves. What Happens After You Apply We ...

Pet Adoption Events in Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, Southaven, and Olive Branch Ready to adopt a dog in the Munford and Memphis TN area? Our next meet and greet! Meeting a rescue dog in person is often the fastest way to find the right match. Dogs 2nd Chance hosts and attends pet adoption events ...

View Dogs Meet & Greets About Adoption Please watch the apology video and read the adopter’s guide here before applying. Spay/Neuter Unless under special circumstances, we do not adopt to homes with pets that are not spayed or neutered. Save Your Work THERE IS A SAVE AND CONTINUE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM ...

Ready to pay your adoption fee? Use this form once your application has been approved and you've been matched with a dog. If you haven't applied yet, start with the Adoption Application ...

To ensure a successful adoption, read the adopter's guide and watch the apology video. Before You Adopt… Read the Adopter's Guide and Watch the Apology Video Before you adopt, read the Adopter's Guide and watch the Apology Video. Both have been part of our adoption process since the beginning. Step 1: Read the Adopter's Guide ...

Adoption Application Meet & Greets Ready to Adopt a Dog? Ready to adopt a dog? Dogs 2nd Chance places rescue dogs of every age and size, from young puppies to seniors, through foster-based dog adoption and puppy adoption in the Memphis and Mid-South area. Every dog is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and evaluated by a ...

Spay-Neuter Grant Assistance We have applied for a grant for spay/neuter. We spay or neuter ALL dogs before adopting. Learn more about spay and neuter grant assistance. Spay-Neuter Financial Assistance Visit the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County Spay/Neuter Assistance page to learn about: spay/neuter financial assistance Zeuterine, the prescription alternative to neuter surgery ...

Areas We Serve & Long-Distance Adoption Transport Dogs 2nd Chance is based in Munford, Tennessee, but most of our adopters don't live nearby. This page covers just a small set of where we adopt. It lists the towns around Munford and Memphis as well as the transport truck destinations. We adopt to all towns and ...