How To Adopt

If you are interested in adopting a dog/cat, please complete our adoption application and review the additional information:

How to Adopt

Adoption Application

Adoption Fees

Why Rescue?

Adoption Events

Secondhand Hounds hosts adoption events at area pet stores several times a month.

Next Adoption Event:

  • Dog Days @ The Metrodome

    February 9, 2012, 5:00 pm

    - 9:00 pm

    Metrodome, Gate B

More Upcoming Adoption Events

The process works like this:

  1. Find the dog you are interested in by searching our adoptable dogs! If you do not have a specific animal in mind, feel free to fill out the application and just put “TBD” in the name category; we would be happy to help you find a perfect match!
  2. Fill out an application.
  3. The foster parent will contact you to set up a visit with the dog/cat within 48 hours. Please email Emily at SHHAdoptions@gmail.com if you have not heard from the foster family, or if you have any questions about the status of your application.
  4. Visit the animal you are interested in meeting whenever it is convenient for the foster family and your family.
  5. Let us know if you are interested within 24 hours of meeting the animal; this helps us expedite the process! We will check references and set up a home visit if you are interested in moving forward.
  6. If you are approved to adopt through SHH, you will pay via PayPal: either pay through our website, send the money to Rachel@SecondhandHounds.org through paypal.com, or email Rachel for an invoice. You will also be emailed contract(s) to give to the foster parents upon pick up!
  7. You are welcome to bring your new baby home! All of our rescue dogs are used to having kennels, bedding, leash/collar, food, and toys, so please have these things ready!

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