Adoption Policies

How Pet Adoption Works

To Find the Right Forever Pet for You:

  • View our available dogs and cats online or visit with them in person at our shelter.

  • We are open to the public seven days a week, click here for our hours.

  • We adopt on a first-come, first-served basis. We don’t allow pet holds.

  • Adoptions must be made in person, we do not have an online application.


Adoption Fees (vary depending on age of pet)

  • Dogs: $200 puppies under 6 months | $100 adult dogs | $50 seniors (7+ years)

  • Cats: $100 kittens under 6 months | $50 adult cats | $25 seniors (7+ years)

Additional Policies

  • All pets adopted from Second Chance are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and will have age-appropriate vaccinations.

  • Be prepared to bring your new pet home.

  • All adopted dogs will need a collar and leash. We have them available to purchase, or you can bring your own. ID tags are also available.

  • Cats will need a carrier to go home with you.

  • Check out our Trial Adoption program.

A black cat lying on its side on a blue towel with yellow eyes, a Second Chance volunteer’s hand gently petting its head in the background.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.“

– Mahatma Gandhi