Entries by DavidUngaro

What is an Adopt-a-thon?

An Adopt-a-Thon is an opportunity for you to see some of the pets in our program, and possibly talk to the pet’s foster parent or assigned counselor to learn more about them. Adopt-a-Thons are usually held for a couple of hours on a Saturday and/or Sunday, generally at the Second Chance Pet Adoptions facility or […]

What should I consider before adopting a pet?

The fact that you’re thinking about adopting from an animal shelter means you’re a responsible and caring person. But before you make the decision to bring a furry friend into your life, take a moment to consider these things: ADOPTING A CAT Is a cat the right pet for you? Your cat will depend on you throughout its […]

What should I expect when adopting a pet from Second Chance Pet Adoptions?

Second Chance Pet Adoptions reviews applications for the “best fit” home for the animal rather than “first come, first served.” There is no guarantee you will be approved just because you submitted an application immediately when the animal became available. Dog Adoption Procedure: Second Chance receives inquiries on our dogs from web contacts, our voicemail […]

Pet Friendly Housing

Most, if not all, dog-friendly rentals are also cat friendly. The Wake County Animal Center has compiled a housing guide that lists approximately 200 rental home and apartments in Wake County that accepts dogs (and in most cases, cats). They have also compiled a list of rental homes that have zero breed restrictions in order […]