Respect the dog.
We welcome all breeds. Our adoptable dogs are temperament- and behavior-assessed, socialized with other dogs in a socialization center for dogs and spayed or neutered. Their vaccinations are up-to-date, and they are microchipped, tested for heartworms and receive monthly flea and heartworm preventatives while in our care. We provide a home with a foster care provider prior to adoption to ensure the dogs have structure and routine in their lives, sometimes for the first time.
Each rescue dog has his or her own story. Although they can't verbalize whether or not they have had a troubled life in the past, they definitely communicate their desire to love and be loved. Many of our adoptable mutts are brought into our program from brick-and-mortar shelters. Sadly, due to the shelter overpopulation problems in our nation, time runs out for many dogs and the shelters have no other option but to euthanize for space. Rescue partners like Secondhand Mutts help save these dogs. Some of our mutts are surrendered by owners who may be experiencing difficulties that prevent them from providing adequate care. No matter where the dogs come from, Secondhand Mutts volunteers and our network of foster providers give their all to provide structure and socialization for our dogs, nurture them, and place them in temporary foster homes where they are given the support, affection and structure they need before they begin a fresh start.
Our Adoptable Mutts:
Click on the dog image below to learn more about each dog available to adopt.
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