ADOPTING A PET FROM SCRC

SCRC Animals

We animals that we place up for adoption are pets which are healthy and friendly. These pets come to SCRC as unclaimed strays, unwanted pets and those rescued from cruelty, neglect or abandonment. Some of the pets available are the poster children of pets, and others personalities mirror their unfortunate past. Your giving them a second chance will help pull out that inner beauty and make their existence a happy one!

The Adoption Process

Simply put, the process for adoption is as easy as LOOK, TRY, ADOPT!

Look - View pets on our "Available Pets" page or better yet, come face to face for a hands on introduction.

Try - When you meet an animal you like, we recommend that you take them on a "24". The 24 hour program is a free trial adoption to make sure the pet is a good fit for your family.

Adopt - If everyone is happy simply come in and complete the brief adoption process, contractually agreeing to spaying and neutering (if not already performed). Your adoption is considered complete!

If its not meant to be, simply bring the animal back to the shelter. (We would love for you to let us know a little of what you found out about the animal's personality so that we can add it to the website and pass it along to other people who might be interested in him/her.) 

Adoption Fees

Second Chance Rescue Center offers very reasonable adoption fees.
    Most Dogs = $75
    Cats = $45 
    Rabbits = $15
    Guinea Pig = $10
    Rats = $5
    Ferrets = $30
    Cockatiels = $30
    Parakeets = $12
    Parrots vary on species.
    Lizards vary on species.

Adoptions Include: 

• Adoptions include shots and worming, with exception to rabies.
• A free new pet check at many local veterinary clinics.
• 30 days free pet health insurance ($50 deductible on claims) offered by ShelterCare
  
• Health Guarantee (if you take pet to the vet during first week of adoption).
  

Considerations Before Adopting a New Pet 

• WHY do you want a pet?
• Is your HOME "pet-permitting" & "pet friendly"?
  
  • Rental property: does landlord permit pets, the species you're looking at, breed, age?
  • If living with a friend or relative as the homeowner have they given their permission first
  • Home owner: have you thought out "training grounds" or spacial limitations to prevent frustration with "accidents" or puppy/kitten damages
    
• How much TIME do you actually have to spend with the pet?
  • Appropriate potty-outtings during typical work days?
  • Cleaning and care
  • Companionship & Play time
  • Training & exercise time
  • Do your kids have sports and rec activities? If considering a dog, how will you manage a balance between that and the furry life at home with nothing for entertainment except for its family.
    
• Can you AFFORD the pet you are considering?
  
  • Deposits on rental properties
  • Spaying / Neutering
    
  • Annual vaccinations
  • Annual licensing
  • Proper kennel confinement indoors during times unsupervised
  • Proper (responsible, safe and humane) shelter and confinement accommodations if intended to live outdoors
    
  • Food / supplies (litter etc)
  • Boarding or Pet Sitting in cases of travel/absence
  • Unforeseen medical expenses for illness or injury
  • Replacement or repair from pet caused damages

Acquiring a pet, whether from an animal shelter, rescue group, pet shop, friend, relative or newspaper ad (etc) is expected to be a lifetime commitment. Taking extra time to seriously consider the points above may help prevent an unpromising decision, disappointment to you and most of all, the pet.