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12:30 to 3PM at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains Right now we have several medium-large sized dogs of all ages in urgent need of homes. Aussie mix, boxer mix, and several shepherd mixes- reduced adoption fees for all dogs over 30lbs and for all seniors for the entire month of February!
We have many wonderful seniors of all sizes who are just waiting to find someone that appreciates the many advantages to adding an older dog to your household. Most are housebroken, mellow, friendly, and well-mannered- we have over a dozen seniors looking for homes right now from an 8 pound chihuahua to a 50 pound shepherd mix and everything in between! Many have been with us for a long time, constantly overlooked in favor of puppies or younger dogs just because of their age. Please join us to spend some time getting to know these wonderful guys and gals. All have been spayed/neutered, updated on shots, and received any necessary vet care. Lots of small dogs too- chihuahuas, eskie, schnauzers, doxies...Come meet your new best friend!
Regular Weekly Pet Adoption Days EVERY Sunday
We generally have at least 8-10 dogs available to be seen every Sunday, including many small dogs. Please stop by and meet your new best friend! Or call us at 973-208-1054 or email NJWoof@cs.com for more info.
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Our monthly bake sales will resume Spring 2012. Thank you so much to all the people that have supported us throughout the year by donating baked goods, purchasing baked goods at the sale, and volunteered to run the sale. A big thank you to the Dickerson family and Foodtown of Denville for allowing us to hold our bake sales at their location. Please contact us if you would like to help man a table or donate baked goods, or stop by to buy some treats and support our group in the spring! Special thanks to Barbara Leaf for her many years of service to our organization. She has baked hundreds of cakes, cookies, and pies over the years as well as volunteered to staff our sales.
Jocelyn is a special little girl who has been waiting to find the right home for over 6 months. She was rescued from death row at a local pound. She can be nervous at first, but is a very sweet playful pup once she warms up and gets along well with male dogs. She must have been teased by children in her previous life and does not like them, so she is looking for an adult household. She is about 18 months old and full grown at under 20 pounds, and is crate-trained and housebroken. She loves to play with male dogs and will be a lot of fun for someone who appreciates her sense of humor!
Sam is the last remaining of the "hoarder dogs" we took in that came from a house with over 60 dogs. He the shyest of the group but sweet and wants to make friends. He is looking for a calm adult home with at least one other mellow dog to help him feel more comfortable, and a patient person that will work to earn his trust.
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We find senior dogs often make the most loyal and appreciative pets, and these sweet dogs are especially wonderful! They are past the puppy stage and they are housebroken and non-destructive in the house. They ride well in the car and love to be with their people. All they want is a forever home where they can live out their golden years and be a devoted companion to a special person/family.
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We try to place our animals locally (no long-distance adoptions) because we need to monitor our pets' progress in their new homes, and make sure we get them back if they do not work out. We do not bring all our pets to adoption day every week because they are in foster homes. Please check with us (by telephone or email) prior to adoption day to see that the pet that you are interested in will be there. If you email us about a pet, please include your telephone number so we can call you if we are not able to contact you by email.
Though we hope every adoption will be a success, we realize that sometimes once the pet gets into a home problems could arise and you may realize this is not the right dog for you. We always take our animals back at any time in their lifetime if they do not work out. We do not want them passed around or ending up in other shelters. If you are unable to keep your adopted pet, we require that they be returned to us so they can return to the foster home to which they have become accustomed.
Most of our pets have been altered and given their vaccinations by our veterinarians at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains. (check out their website Animal Clinic of Morris Plains ) If the pet you adopt is not yet neutered/spayed, you will receive a state certificate which provides this neutering for only $20 at a participating veterinarian. Our adoption fees vary depending on the animal's breed, age, health, adoptability, and how much we have had to spend on them medically. All adoption fees are considered donations and go directly toward the medical care of our pets. We generally will ask a higher donation for puppies, small, and purebred dogs- this extra fee isa donation which helps to pay for vet care for our permanent foster dogs who are not adoptable for behavioral reasons and other dogs who may require expensive surgeries or medical care (heartworm treatment, dental, tumor removal, etc.).
Have you ever owned a dog before? Yes No How long ago did you own your previous dog(s)?_____________ What breed?_______________ Were they spayed/neutered?_______ For how many years did you own your previous dogs?___________________ What happened to your previous dogs? Please explain.____________________________________________
Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter? Please explain.________________
Are there other dogs in the household now? Yes No How many?______ What breed? ___________________How old? ______What sex? M F Are they spayed/neutered?_____________________ Please describe their personality:__________________________
Do you have any cats or other pets now? Yes No What type? ______________________________________________ Are they spayed/neutered? Yes No What happened to your previous cats/other pets? Please explain_______________________________
Who is the dog being adopted for?_______________ How many people are in your household? _________________________________________________ What is their relationship to you? ________________________________________________________ If children, what age and gender? ___________________________________________________________ Are all family members in agreement about adopting this pet?___________________
How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?_______________________ Is this permanent?_____________ Are you planning on crate-training? Yes No When and for how long will the dog be in the crate? Please explain.__________________________________________________Where will the dog be kept during the day? _____________________________ At night? _____________________ While no one is home?_______________
Do you live in a (place an X before one): ______Private Home_____Apartment______Condo______Other Do you rent or own your home? ____________Does the lease allow pets? Yes No Landlord?s name and telephone #: ________________________________________________________________ How long have you lived at this address? _________________________________________ If less than 2 years give previous address ___________________________________________________________ Is your yard fenced? Yes No What size and height fence? __________________________________________ If no fence, what method will you use to take the dog outdoors? ________________________________________ Will the dog be allowed to run loose outside a fence?________
What is your occupation? ___________________________How long have you worked there? _______________ Name and address of employer ___________________________________________________________________ What are your work hours? _______________________
What veterinarian have you used for past and current pets? Please include phone #. ___________________________________________________________________How often have your pets seen this vet?________________________ May we check with the vet as a reference? _________________________________________________________ Why do you want this pet? ______________________________________________________________________ What qualities are most important to you in this pet?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What problems would cause you to have to return this pet?_______________________________________________________________________________ Please describe your household. (ie: active, quiet, noisy, etc.) _________________________________________________ Will you have this dog's ears cropped/tail docked?_________________
Is anyone in your household allergic to pets?______________ Will you spay or neuter your pet? Yes No Do you realize the cost of food and veterinarian care? Yes No Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the rest of its life, possibly 10 ? 15 years? Yes No Will you take this dog to obedience class if needed? Yes No
Thank you!
Please send donations to:
Second Chance Pet Adoption League Phone: 973-208-1054
Email: njwoof@cs.com Don't see the pet you are looking for here? For cats or other available dogs, try the Jefferson Pound or the Randolph Pound
Sadly, despite his talent, our Buster needs some therapy of his own. He was rescued from an abusive situation and was terrified and emaciated when we got him. His original owners never brought him to a vet and did not socialize him, caging him when visitors came and purposely trying to make him aggressive. Because of his rough start, he is very fearful of new people, and protective of his home and owner. Most shelters/rescues would have been had to euthanize an unadoptable dog with Buster's issues, but he is so happy living in his foster home and is very sweet-natured and gentle with the people he trusts. He is content having a job and will dedicate his life to continuing to enrich the lives of the homeless dogs around him. After the hundreds of dogs he has helped, we think he deserves a safe place in which to live out his life!
We are very sad to announce that our founder and president Diane Becker passed away 3/18/09. In her 25+ years with Second Chance she was responsible for saving the lives of thousands of homeless p ets from area shelters. She was a great person and friend and we are grateful for the opportunity to have known her, and are committed to continuing her work.
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We do our best to match the right dogs with the right households. In order to help us do this, we need to know some information about you. Please copy and paste the following application into your email and fill it out before inquiring about a dog. If you are having difficulty sending the application via email, please call us for a phone interview or simply email the answers to the questions on the application without copying and pasting.
SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTION LEAGUE Dog & Puppy Screening Application
Second Chance Pet Adoption League
P.O. Box 221
Oak Ridge, N.J. 07438
SECOND CHANCE DOG ADOPTION DAYS
EVERY Sunday 12:30- 3 p.m.
At the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains
3009 Route 10 E. Next to 5 Star (formerly Boulder) Car Wash, Morris Plains (Denville on GPS/mapquest)
Many dogs of all ages and sizes available, purebred and mixed
For more information call: (973) 208-1054
SUNDAY 12:30 to 3pm ONLY Call: (973) 366-2568
P.O. Box 221
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Meet Buster, our "Therapy Dog"!
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