How to Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a rescue dog or cat! Here is what you’ll need to consider prior to adopting a dog or puppy, cat or kitten from Second Chance SPCA! 

  • Do you want a lap cat or an independent one?
  • Do you currently have pets?
  • How long will the pet be left alone?
  • Do you want a kitten or puppy, or are you looking for an adult animal?
  • Do you have young children in the house?

What is the adoption process and what are the requirements?

If you are interested in adopting an animal from Second Chance SPCA, you will need to come to our adoption center to meet our cats and dogs.

  • Adopters must visit with an adoption counselor and complete an adoption application.
  • Adoptions are approved based on the best matched home for each pet. 
  • We reserve the right to reject an application based on the needs of the pet.
  • Adopters must live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
  • Adopters must be at least 21 years-old. 
  • Renters must provide proof of pet deposit and/or written permission by landlord to have a pet.

What is the adoption fee?

Dogs/Puppies

  • $275 for puppies under 6 months of age and $225 for dogs older than 6 months. Includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, fecal and heartworm test. ***
  • All dogs are current on heartworm and flea preventative.

Cats/Kittens

  • $175 for kittens under 6 months of age and $150 for cats older than 6 months. Includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, fecal and FeLV / FIV test. ***
  • All cats are current on heartworm and flea preventative.
Pet Fee
Puppies (under 6 months)
$275
Dogs (6 months and older)
$225
Kittens (under 6 months)
$175
Cats (6 months and older)
$150

What is included in the adoption fee?

  • For dogs: “spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, fecal,30 days of free pet insurance through 24hr pet watch and heartworm test”
  • For cats: “spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, fecal, 30 days of free pet insurance through 24hr pet watch and FeLV / FIV test”

All pets are current on heartworm and flea preventative.

Adopters

Thank you for your support.

ADOPTION QUESTIONS:
Call: (972) 424-0077 
Email: info@secondchancespca.org

Your best friend is waiting to see you. Call and visit, you will be amazed!