Adopt Your Best Friend

Thank you for your interest in adopting through NYC Second Chance Rescue. Below you will find the links to our adoption applications. We will review and process your application within 2-3 business days. Please be aware that only approved adopters are eligible to schedule a meet-and-greets with a dog or cat.

We aim to ensure success and happiness for all involved, with the dogs and cats as our top priority.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adopt Your Best Friend, Adopt a Dog or Cat
NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a minimum of 21 or older to adopt a dog and 23 or older to adopt a cat.

Only New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Vermont, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, and Georgia residents can adopt from our rescue.

*Restrictions apply.

Adoption Fees

All adoption fees go toward caring for our dogs and saving more lives; this includes veterinary care, medication, enrichment, professional training, and more.

Puppies (dogs up to 6 months) $495
Dog (6 months to 7 years old) $350
Dog (8+ years old) $175
Purebred Dog (all ages) $550
Kittens (cats up to 6 months) $125
Cat (6 months and up) $100
Transportation to adopters (dogs) $100
NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Fees

Application Process

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Step 1: Complete Application

Please complete the adoption application. Once received, we will review and process your application within 1-2 weeks. Please email [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation of completion. We do our best to promptly respond to each email, inquiry, and application. Please monitor your email account (and check spam) and phone to ensure we can contact you.

Step 2: Conducting Interviews

Our approval process includes conversations with your property owner or landlord (if applicable), veterinarian, personal references, you, and the other residents of your home. Please be sure all of these contacts are expecting our call to avoid delays in processing your application. You’re welcome to follow up with us via email if you are concerned about your application status.

Step 3: Homes Visit and Meets-and-Greets

We will also conduct a home visit and schedule any necessary meets with the dog upon approval.

Why was my application denied?

There are several reasons we may deny your application. These reasons include but are not limited to: negative feedback from your vet or references, lack of permission from your landlord, failed home visit, lack of understanding of needs of rescue dogs, young age, your location, or if your name found on a “do not adopt” list.

Adoption Incentive Programs

Emotional Support Animal

When you provide a certified ESA letter with your adoption application, dogs one year and over have a $100 adoption fee, and dogs under one year will be $100 off the adoption fee.

Professional Training

Adopters who provide proof of having signed up for a package of a minimum of 3 training classes at the time of signing the adoption agreement will not be required to pay a training deposit.

Military, Veterans, and First Responders

We offer $100 off dog adoptions and $50 off cat adoptions for anyone with proof of active military, veteran military status or if you provide law enforcement or first responder identification.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Incentives
NYC Second Chance Rescue - Required Adoption Deposits

Required Deposits

Puppies are altered before adoption, typically at 8-10 weeks of age. However, if a puppy is unable to undergo surgery before adoption, the adoption fee is $495 plus a $150 refundable spay/neuter deposit. We will refund you the $150 after receiving proof (medical record) of the spay or neuter.

We will require a refundable $100 training deposit at the time of the contract for all dogs once your application is approved.

Are you ready to adopt? Apply today!

Adopt Your Best Friend!

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adopt Your Best Friend, Adopt a Dog or Cat

Thank you for your interest in adopting through NYC Second Chance Rescue. Below you will find the links to our adoption applications. We will review and process your application within 2-3 business days. Please be aware that only approved adopters are eligible to schedule a meet-and-greets with a dog or cat.

We aim to ensure success and happiness for all involved, with the dogs and cats as our top priority.

Eligibility Requirements

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Eligibility Requirements
You must be a minimum of 21 or older to adopt a dog and 23 or older to adopt a cat.

Only New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Vermont, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, and Georgia residents can adopt from our rescue.

*Restrictions apply.

Adoption Fees

All adoption fees go toward caring for our dogs and saving more lives; this includes veterinary care, medication, enrichment, professional training, and more.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Fees
Puppies (dogs up to 6 months) $495
Dog (6 months to 7 years old) $350
Dog (8+ years old) $175
Purebred Dog (all ages) $550
Kittens (cats up to 6 months) $125
Cat (6 months and up) $100
Transportation to adopters (dogs) $100

Application Process

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Step 1: Complete Application

Please complete the adoption application. Once received, we will review and process your application within 1-2 weeks. Please email [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation of completion. We do our best to promptly respond to each email, inquiry, and application. Please monitor your email account (and check spam) and phone to ensure we can contact you.

Step 2: Conducting Interviews

Our approval process includes conversations with your property owner or landlord (if applicable), veterinarian, personal references, you, and the other residents of your home. Please be sure all of these contacts are expecting our call to avoid delays in processing your application. You’re welcome to follow up with us via email if you are concerned about your application status.

Step 3: Homes Visit and Meets-and-Greets

We will also conduct a home visit and schedule any necessary meets with the dog upon approval.

Why was my application denied?

There are several reasons we may deny your application. These reasons include but are not limited to: negative feedback from your vet or references, lack of permission from your landlord, failed home visit, lack of understanding of needs of rescue dogs, young age, your location, or if your name found on a “do not adopt” list.

Incentive Programs

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Adoption Incentives
Emotional Support Animal

When you provide a certified ESA letter with your adoption application, dogs one year and over have a $100 adoption fee, and dogs under one year will be $100 off the adoption fee.

Professional Training

Adopters who provide proof of having signed up for a package of a minimum of 3 training classes at the time of signing the adoption agreement will not be required to pay a training deposit.

Military and First Responders

We offer $100 off dog adoptions and $50 off cat adoptions for anyone with proof of active military, veteran military status or if you provide law enforcement or first responder identification.

Required Deposits

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Required Adoption Deposits
Puppies are altered before adoption, typically at 8-10 weeks of age. However, if a puppy is unable to undergo surgery before adoption, the adoption fee is $495 plus a $150 refundable spay/neuter deposit. We will refund you the $150 after receiving proof (medical record) of the spay or neuter.

We will require a refundable $100 training deposit at the time of the contract for all dogs once your application is approved.