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🐾 How to Adopt a Dog from Second Chance Habitat
🐾 How to Adopt a Dog from Second Chance Habitat
Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescue dog through Second Chance Habitat! We’re thrilled you're considering giving a homeless dog a second chance at a loving life.
To ensure transparency and the best outcomes for both our dogs and adopters, we’ve outlined our adoption process below. Please read this information in full before submitting an application.
✅ Step-by-Step: Our Dog Adoption Process
✅ Step-by-Step: Our Dog Adoption Process
📖 Step 1: Review Our Adoption Process (You’re Here!)
Read through this page, and our FAQs about how to adopt a dog through our Virginia-based dog rescue. Still have questions? Reach out to us:
📱 Text: 757-630-6181
📝 Step 2: Submit an Adoption Application
You can download our adoption application or request one through:
Our Facebook page
Email: adoptionsecondchance@gmail.com
📌 Tip: Applications are best filled out on a computer. Please complete all fields—incomplete applications cannot be reviewed (e.g., missing landlord if renting or vet contact info if you have pets). Before applying, contact your references and give permission for us to speak with them.
🔍 Step 3: Application Review & Reference Check
Our adoption coordinators will:
Review your application
Contact your vet (if you have pets) and personal references
Reach out with next steps or follow-up questions
🐶 Step 4: Meet the Dog
If you're a good match based on your application, we’ll arrange a meet-and-greet with the dog and their foster family.
We strongly encourage:
Bringing along all household members
Bringing other pets for compatibility checks (when possible)
🏡 Step 5: Home Visit
A home visit (in-person or virtual) will be scheduled. This step helps us ensure a good fit between your lifestyle and the dog’s needs. Don’t worry—we’re not looking for perfection, just a safe and loving home!
📋 Step 6: Final Approval + Agreement
If approved, our adoption coordinator will reach out in order to:
Finalize details about your chosen dog
Arrange pickup or delivery
Sign a foster or adoption agreement
❤️ Step 7: Foster-to-Adopt Period (2 Weeks)
This trial period helps ensure the dog is the right fit for your family. Near the end of the two weeks:
We’ll check in to see if you'd like to finalize the adoption
If yes: You’ll sign the final adoption agreement and submit the adoption fee
If not: We’ll repost the dog for adoption. You may choose to continue fostering or return the dog to us
Things to Keep in Mind
Things to Keep in Mind
If your application is not selected, please don’t be discouraged. It likely means we received an overwhelming number of great applications for the same dog. We know how much love you have to give, and we would still love to help you find the right match in the future. Another adoptable dog might be the perfect fit!
Every person involved with Second Chance Habitat is a volunteer. We have no paid staff, and every dollar from adoption fees goes directly toward the care of our dogs. In fact, it often costs our rescue over $1,000 per dog for medical care, food, supplies, and transport. Your support helps us continue this life-saving work.
Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about adoption policies, fees, dog care, and more.
🐾 Ready to Give a Dog a Second Chance?
🐾 Ready to Give a Dog a Second Chance?
Submit your application today and take the first step toward finding your new best friend.
Most of all, thank you for choosing to rescue!
Most of all, thank you for choosing to rescue!
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