A family laugh as they greet their new foster dog outdoors.

Want to save animals? Become a foster caregiver!

Foster caregivers provide a bridge of love to our animals from a life of hardship to a life of love in their forever homes. Fostering plays a crucial role in their lives. Our foster caregivers get to know the animals, which enables us to find the best fit for them when they are adopted. Fostering increases adoptability and allows us to save more lives!

Foster Kittens
A young girl smiles as she holds a pair of orange tabby kittens.

Unlike adult cats who live at our Adoption Center, our kittens live in foster homes, usually with some or all of their littermates. Fostering helps kittens socialize and become loving companions. If you adore kittens, fostering might be perfect for you!

Foster A Dog
A young couple with a dog smile as they prepare to drive away in their car.

We work with local shelters to identify dogs who are great candidates for our foster program. Our foster caregivers choose the dog that best fits their home and lifestyle.

  • Existing dogs: We ensure that the foster dog is a good match for any other animals in the home.
  • Housetrained: If requested, we work to match housetrained dogs with our foster caregivers.

Our goal is to pair each foster home with a dog who meets their unique needs, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience for all.

A young lady is gently sniffed by a grateful rescue puppy
A gray dog looks on expectantly with a tennis ball iiin his mouth outdoors.
A little girl kisses a kitten on her bed

Why Foster?

Fostering is fun, fulfilling and lifesaving! Here’s why:

  • Fostering reduces shelter overcrowding, allowing us to rescue more animals.
  • Fostering gives homeless animals a safe, loving space to prepare for adoption.
  • Fostering is a short-term commitment with a life-changing impact.
  • Fostering is a great way to see if adoption is right for you.
  • Second Chance provides everything you need—supplies, vet care, training, and backup fosters.
  • Most of all, fostering is incredibly rewarding. You’ll witness a pet’s transformation from fear to hope on their
 journey to a forever home.
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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.

Speak!
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