
Foster
When we take on a new dog, it is our preference to immediately place him/her in a loving foster home. This is the ideal situation for a rescue dog's transition to a permanent home, as fostering provides a stimulating and nurturing environment and gets the dog accustomed to being a well-mannered house pet prior to adoption.
Additionally, a foster home can provide valuable information about the dog personality and behavior that will enable us to place them in the most compatible home.
If you are interested in fostering a dog we would love to talk to you! Please send us a message by clicking here, and let us know any questions you may have.
We ask that fosters make at least a 2 week commitment, but it is ideal if a foster home can commit to the pet for their duration of stay with the rescue.


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Fostering: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foster home?
How long do I keep a foster dog?
We ask that you keep your foster dog until adoption, but we require a minimum two week commitment (although there are frequently shorter-term options available). We are unable to predict how long it will take for your foster dog to be adopted as it is case specific. Young puppies are typically adopted very quickly, while adult dogs can take 1-2 months and sometimes longer.
If you are fostering a hospice dog, they remain with you the remainder of their lives.
How old do you have to be to foster?
Our fosters need to be at least 18 years old. However, fostering is a great experience for families as well.
What does Second Chance provide its fosters?
Resources: behavioral, medical, and general assistance with caring for your foster dog
What are my responsibilities as a foster?
Are there dog-friendly, kid-friendly dogs needing foster homes?
Yes, but since many of our foster dogs do come directly from other shelters, we cannot always guarantee the temperament or health of any animals. We do our best to provide our fosters with as much information as possible before they bring the dog into their homes, and then work with our fosters to learn more about the dog as they are in foster.
Why Foster?
Fostering dogs saves lives! Shelters still kill perfectly healthy animals because they run out of kennel space. Finding a foster home for them may be the only way for them to go from a shelter, where they may be at risk of death, to their furever home. The number of animals we save depends entirely on the number of foster homes we have open to them. Foster homes truly help us save many more animals than we could with just our shelters.
Who do I contact if I want to be a foster or have questions about fostering?
Please e-mail us at SecondChanceLV@gmail.com
How can I see the dogs available for foster?
Please e-mail us at SecondChanceLV@gmail.com