A man gently kisses a smiling black rescue dog on his cheek

Big hearts. Wet noses. Endless love.

Ready to find your new best friend? You’ve come to the right place! Here, you can filter and sort our available dogs and click the thumbnail to learn more. When you find your forever friend, fill out our adoption application to start the adoption process.

IMPORTANT: As all our dogs are in foster homes, you must complete an adoption application if you wish to meet one. Your application will be reviewed and verified to determine fit and you will be contacted accordingly. Selections are made on best fit, not order of application.

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Abby

Abby

Sweet, affectionate and sensitive girl who loves her people, exploring on walks, and cozy naps

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Adult

Gender: Female

Bogey

I need a foster!

Bogey

Sweet, enthusiastic pup who loves to play, learn, and snuggle.

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Male

Canyon

I need a foster!

Canyon

Loving, playful pup with a big heart, a fun spirit, and a goofy smile who thrives in an active home where he can run, cuddle, and share his boundless affection.

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Cashew

Cashew

Curious, cuddly, and outgoing puppy who loves adventures

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Baby

Gender: Male

Delphi

Delphi

Gentle, low-key senior pup with great manners who’s looking for a calm, loving home where she can quietly thrive and share her quiet affection.

Breed: Hound

Age: Senior

Gender: Female

Gizmo

Gizmo

Basically a cat in a dog’s body—opinionated and very vocal, happy to hang out nearby but not interested in cuddles, though snacks, nice leash walks, and playing with other dogs are definitely acceptable.

Breed: Papillon/Mixed Breed

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Kane

Kane

Loyal, easygoing boy who loves fetch, walks, adventures

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Senior

Gender: Male

Max

Max

Big, goofy, and full of love, Max is a people-loving pup

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Male

Riley Jade

Riley Jade

Loves cuddling and sleeping close to her person

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Age: Adult

Gender: Female

Roland

I need a foster!

Roland

Happy, high-energy playmate who loves other dogs

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Male

Ryder

Ryder

Big personality, an even bigger heart, and an endless love for other dogs

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Male

Tom

Tom

Playful, snuggly 6-year-old pup with a big personality, great manners, and a love for fetch, agility, and belly rubs—best suited for a patient, loving home.

Breed: Terrier

Age: Senior

Gender: Male

Tsuki

Tsuki

Playful, dog-loving beagle mix

Breed: Mixed Breed

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Female

Vincent

Vincent

Sweet, affectionate, low-maintenance social butterfly who loves snuggles

Breed: Hound/Mixed Breed

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

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Smiling young boy and his dog.
Silly yellow tabby cat laughing.

Q: What do you call a cat
who always fibs?

A: A lion.

Grumpy cat.
A cat walks into a bar. The bartender
says, “What’ll you have?” The cat says,
“A shot of whiskey.” The bartender pours the cat his drink. Slowly, the cat pushes the shot off the bar…immediately demanding, “ANOTHER!!”
Happy Husky dog with tongue out smiling.
Q: What’s the best way to
stop your dog from barking
in the front yard?

A: Put it in the back yard!

Happy yellow Labrador Retreiver dog with tongue out smiling.
Q: What kind of dog can’t
be trusted?

A: A Golden Deceiver!

Stern Doberman Pincer dog with ears up.
I can’t take my dog to the
park anymore because the ducks keep biting him!

Yeah.  He’s pure bread.

White cat with yellow eyes.
Oh no! My cat lost both his
left legs!

but he’s all right now.

Grey Tabby cat with mouth open wide
Q: What do you call a cat
with 8 legs?

A: An Octo-Puss!

Grey cat with surprised look
Q: What do you give a cat
with allergies?

A: An anti-hiss-tamine!

Terrifying laugh of a hairless cat
Q: What is a cat’s favorite
Italian food?

A: Pawsta!

Laughing Himalayan with bright blue eyes.

Q: What do you call a fluffy
male cat asleep on the sofa?

A: Himalayan!

Bengal cat meowing with wide eyes.
Q: Why don’t leopards play
hide-and-seek?

A: Because they’re always spotted!

Cute Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy
Q: What kind of dog
doesn’t bark?

A: A Hushpuppy!

Laughing Australian Shepherd

Q: What did the 3-legged
dog say when he stepped
into the old West saloon?

A: I’m lookin’ for the man
who shot my paw.

Smiling Brown Labrador Retriever
Q: What is a dog’s favorite
mode of transportation?

A: A waggin’.

Boarder Collie dog smiling.
Q: What kind of dog never
throws anything away?

A: A Hoarder Collie.

Grinning Dalmatian
The secret to life is to handle every situation like a dog: if you can’t play with it, eat it, or bury it, just pee on it and walk away.
Happy Dachshund smiling.

Q: Why did the cowboy
adopt a dachshund?

A: He wanted to get a long,
little doggy!
Grinning Yellow Labrador Retriever

Q: Why did the old dog
fall down the well?

A: He didn’t see that well.

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A young puppy and a cat peek from the edge of the image.

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Second Chance Pet Adoptions
6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133
Raleigh, NC 27607-5148

Phone: 919-851-8404
Hours:
M-F, 11AM-5PM