About Adopting a Dog
It’s really important that you read this page and watch the video before adoptiong a dog.
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We adopt locally in the Mid South and to the northeast! Check out our area map here. We are a TENNESSEE dog rescue adopting dogs to Tennessee, the Mid South, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware and Maryland.
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Read the Adopter’s Guide
Your new dog will be a member of your family. If you can’t treat your dog as a member of your family, do NOT adopt a dog. [flipbook pdf=”https://dogs2ndchance.org/wp-content/uploads/adopters-guide.pdf”] Click here to read the adopter’s guide .
Adoption Application Form
Dog Adoption Form We want you the best possible match for both you and the dog you adopt. We've seen dog cruelty and unnecessary accidents, so we create adoption rules to prevent future suffering. All rules are designed for the dog's safety. Thank you for being patient with our rules. We respect and appreciate our loving adopters. Before filling out the dog adoption form, please be aware: Adopters must be at least 21 years old We do not adopt to…
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Before You Adopt… Watch This
[one_third_first] Adopting a Shelter Dog Guide – Read Before Adopting [/one_third_first][one_third] The Apology Video – Watch Before Adopting [/one_third][one_third_last][/one_third_last]
Spay/Neuter Assistance @ Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
Spay-Neuter Grant Assistance We have applied for a grant for spay/neuter. We spay or neuter ALL dogs before adopting. Learn more about spay and neuter grant assistance. Spay-Neuter Financial Assistance Visit the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County Spay/Neuter Assistance page to learn about: spay/neuter financial assistance Zeuterine, the prescription alternative to neuter surgery Tipton County Residents: The Tipton County Animal Shelter has spay-neuter vouchers available for Tipton County Residents for $25.00 to use only at Northgate Animal Hospital.…
10 Great Reasons To Adopt A Lovable Mixed-Breed Mutt
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The best of all breeds all rolled into one. Each mutt is a unique, one-of-a-kind dog. Experience the fun & the mystique of a mixed-breed. Its a dog’s personality, not the pedigree, that really matters. Mutts are welcome at a variety of dog-related events and activities. The more mutts are adopted, the less puppy mills will thrive. Mutts are less prone to genetic diseases that afflict may purebred dogs. 75% of all dogs entering the US animal…
Do I Go Home Today?
by Sandi Thompson (1991)My family brought me home cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys. I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys. The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them – all snuggled in the sheets. I used to go for walks,…
Areas We Serve
We are a Tennessee Dog Rescue adopting out in Tennessee, the midsouth, and all up and down the east coast! Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania