Author: caroline

  • How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Rescue Dog?

    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 Why Out-of-State Adoption Costs More The extra $250 for out-of-state adopters covers the $175 transport fee paid directly…

  • Why Was My Dog Adoption Application Denied?

    The Most Common Reasons first compatible loving home, not first come first serve It’s Usually About the Dog, Not You We’re matching a specific dog’s needs to a specific home. A dog who can’t live with cats isn’t a good fit for a cat-owning household, no matter how ready that adopter is otherwise. If we…

  • How Long Does It Take to Adopt a Dog?

    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…

  • Medical and Spay/Neuter Care

    How Dogs 2nd Chance funds medical care, spay/neuter, and emergency treatment for rescue dogs in the Memphis and Mid-South area.

  • Pet Adoption Events Near Me

    Find upcoming pet adoption events, meet-and-greets, and microchip clinics hosted by Dogs 2nd Chance in the Memphis and Mid-South area.

  • Hit the Bucket for Ana (Her Vet Bill is Over $12,000)

    Ana is a fighter. Help us help her. Ana was hospitalized in the ICU at Memphis Veterinary Specialists with double pneumonia for 5 days. Her vet bill is in excess of $12,000. We can’t do it without you. Every dollar makes a difference. Together we can give Ana the second chance she deserves.