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 Dogs 2nd Chance dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. See exactly what’s included in the fee.
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….
Adopting is permanent. Fostering is temporary, but it’s still one of the most direct ways to help a dog get adopted. Both start with an application. Here’s how fostering and adopting differ day to day. Adopting Fostering How Fostering Helps a Dog Get Adopted A dog in a foster home shows their real personality instead…
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 About Behavior and Fit About the Adoption Itself Every dog on our site lists these details under “More about” on their profile. That…
