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PUPPY MILL RESCUES
These 4 special dogs (3 female cockers and a male mini poodle) were all rescued from a small-scale puppy mill that was going out of business. They have spent their whole lives in cages, churning out litter after litter of puppies to make $$$ for their greedy owner. They have never received proper vet care, been walked on a leash, or had a soft bed to sleep on. These are the lucky ones- we were able to rescue them and make sure they will get the loving homes they deserve. Many more like them are simply shot or drowned by their owners when they are no longer needed, or sold at auctions to other millers where they will continue to be bred.
They all will need to be altered, updated on shot, treated for possible ear and skin infections (a result of their poor living condtions), and have their rotted teeth cleaned and/or extracted. We are in desperate need of donations of funds to help with their medical care- even if you can't adopt one please consider donating even $10 toward their care. Donations for our "Puppy Mill Rescues" are tax-deductible and can be mailed to:
Second Chance Pet Adoption League, P.O. Box 221, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.
Most importantly, please remember the stories of these dogs and others like them. Every time someone buys a puppy from a pet store, breeding kennel, or broker, they are supporting the cruel treatment of their parent dogs and encouraging more dogs to be bred. Please refer anyone looking for a puppy to shelters/rescues in their area or to petfinder.com and encourage them to adopt a homeless pet.
Ziggy is an adorable ~3 year old cairn/norwich terrier type rescued from the local pound. As we were walking him out of the shelter we noticed he seemed to be holding up one of his hind legs, so he went straight to our vet, where we learned our poor little Ziggy needed hip surgery! He had an old injury to one of his rear hips that was never treated properly, and needed an FHO surgery to help relieve his pain and allow him to walk normally. He has made a full recovery and runs around just fine, and is pain free! He is ready to find a home that will make sure he stays safe and gets the love and care he deserves. Even in you can't adopt him, any donations toward his care would be greatly appreciated as his surgery was be a strain to our already limited finances. Donations can be mailed to: Second Chance Pet Adoption League, P.O. Box 221, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. All donations are tax-deductible. Ziggy thanks for your support!
We are now listed as a charity on goodsearch.com! Just designate Second Chance Pet Adoption League as your charity, and every time you use it as your search engine we earn a percentage of their profits. You can also GoodShop to raise $ for us anytime you order from a wide selection of online companies- just select our charity on www.goodshop.com and order through the link on the site, and help us earn funds while you shop!
ADOPT A SENIOR!
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.
Buy a great gift, save money and rescue animals at the same time!! For a limited time, Second Chance is offering 14 x 14 or 12 x 16 decorator pillows featuring any of the following dogs:
Spaniel (Cocker, King Charles), Westies, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Spitz (Japanese Chin), Papillon
These pillows include decorator trims and retail for up to $80, but we're offering them for only $35! We have a designer who is also an animal lover who is offering to make these for us to help us in our rescue efforts. To order or to see sample photos, send us an e-mail at njwoof@cs.com.
Order magazine subscriptions and support Second Chance! We get 40% of any sales. Click above for more info.
WHO WE ARE
We are a small non-profit organization of a few people dedicated to finding homes for endangered pets. We rescue most of our pets from local shelters/pounds that may otherwise have to euthanize them due to lack of space. We also accept owner surrendered dogs on a limited basis depending on space. Our available pet list is constantly changing, so if you do not see one you like, come to our weekly Pet Adoption (listed below) to see who else we have. Otherwise, you can give Diane a call to see what we have that might be a good fit for you. Cats are usually not brought to the adoption days (it is too stressful for them with all the dogs there) so please call first if you are looking for a cat.
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 and kennels. 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 computer.
ADOPTING A FRIEND
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.).
VOLUNTEERING and DONATIONS
Donations will be greatly appreciated as all our funding comes from our monthly bakesales, adoption fees, and donations. All donations go directly toward medical care and supplies for our animals and are tax-deductible (we are a 501c non-profit). We can always use volunteers to help with fundraising, handling dogs at our weekly pet adoptions, and foster dogs and puppies. Please call or email if you would like to volunteer.
Preadoption Application
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
Date: _________
Name & Breed of animal interested in adopting:_______________________________________
Introductory Information:
Adopter name: ______________________________ Home Tele.# ____________________
Work # ______________________Email Address_________________________________
Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Town:_______________________________State:_______ (Please note we do not do long distance adoptions.)
Have you ever owned a dog before? Yes No How long ago did you own your previous dog?_____________ What breed?_______________ Was it spayed/neutered?_______ For how many years did you own your previous dog?___________________ What happened to your previous dog? 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
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 sex? ___________________________________________________________
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?________ Where will the dog be kept during the day? _____________________________ At night? _________________
What is your occupation? ___________________________How long have you worked there? _______________ Name and address of employer ___________________________________________________________________ What are your work hours? _______________________
What veterinarian do you use? 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
P.O. Box 221
Oak Ridge, N.J. 07438
SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTION DAYS
Sundays 12:30- 3 p.m.
Mixed and Purebred Dogs and Cats
Altered, Vet checked
At the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains
3009 Route 10 E. Next to 5 Star (formerly Boulder) Car Wash
For more information call: (973) 208-1054
SUNDAY 12:30 to 3pm ONLY Call: (973) 366-2568
Phone: 973-208-1054
Email: SecondChanceWebmaster
Don't see the pet you are looking for here? Try the Jefferson 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!
