SECOND CHANCE
PET ADOPTION LEAGUE



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November 2008 Pets of the Month

Zia is a petite 10 month old shepherd/bull terrier/pit type who has been through a lot in her short life. Still only a pup herself, her irresponsible owners did not have her spayed and already allowed to have a litter of pups! Despite being under-nourished herself and receiving no medical care, this dedicated mom did her best to take care of her pups and they all survived and were finally able to be rescued. As if that weren't enough to go through, poor Zia was chemically burned as a pup (according to her owners, before they got her) and still has some scarring on her back. She is smart and eager to learn, and knows sit and down already. She is a good watchdog and has a deep scary sounding bark, but warms up quickly and just wants attention. She plays well with most other dogs and is a lot of fun. She has been spayed and updated on shots, and is heartworm/lyme negative. After all Zia has been through, she deserves a loving home committed to giving her the training, love, and attention she craves.

Brandon is a cute little 8-10 year old Boston Terrier/Schipperke mix brought to a local shelter when his owner died. He is a funny happy little lap dog sure to bring lots of joy and laughter to your life.

Special Holiday Fundraiser!

Order delicious dessert platters and support Second Chance!

Are you busy with Work? School? Kid’s events? Life in general? Let us help you with your holiday dessert baking. We have some delicious cookie/dessert platters that will be sure to please. All profits will be donated to our rescue.

$15/tray 30-Assorted Cookie Tray (6-Chocolate Chip AND 6-Peanut Butter-Oatmeal AND 6-Gelatin Pastel AND 6-Sugar w/sprinkles AND 6-Chocolate Peanut Butter)

$15/tray 12-Assorted Brownie Tray (6-Chocolate Chip AND 6-Cream Cheese)

$11/tray 10-Chocolate Covered Pretzels (5-White Chocolate w/Sprinkles AND 5-Milk Chocolate w/Sprinkles)

$11/tray 10-Flavored Tea/Coffee Spoons (Vanilla-Milk Choc/Raspberry-Milk Choc/Mint-Dark Choc/Angel-White Choc)

$15/tray 10-Mini Loaves (2-Banana AND 2-Cinnamon AND 2-Sweet Potato AND 2-Pumpkin AND 2-Egg Nog) $9/each 1-Big Loaf (Banana, Cinnamon, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, OR Egg Nog)

$10/tray 6-Crumb Cake Squares OR 6-Magic Bars (layered bars)

We haven’t forgotten your furry friends. We have an assortment of dog and cat treats as well....

$13.00/2 dz Dog Treats (12-Peanut Butter Dog Pup Pops AND 6-Beef AND 6-Chicken Bone-Shaped Dog Cookies)

$8.00/gift bag Cat Treats (Tuna Crackers and Beef Cookie Bites)

 Please call the Holiday Bake Sale Coordinator at 973-462-4770 or email lilfurryanimals@yahoo.com for your orders and please let them know you would like all profits of your order to be donated to Second Chance. We will be happy to meet you locally to pick up your order (located in Sparta) or mail your tray to you or a friend at your cost. We will include a gift card telling about your wonderful animal rescue donation. (1-week advance notice requested—please)

Special PETCO Adoption Day

Saturday, November 15

Pet Adoption- Kittens by Friends of Randolph Animal Pound and Dogs and Pups by Second Chance Dog Rescue

Saturday 11/15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Petco

275 State Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ

Contact Claudine 973-886-1485 or Doggie54@optonline.net for info on kittens, or email us for info on dogs. So far Dawn and sweet senior Ellie are planning to attend.

Announcements

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

We are now listed as a charity on goodsearch.com! Just designate Second Chance Pet Adoption League as your charity, and every time you use it as your search engine we earn a percentage of their profits. You can also GoodShop to raise $ for us anytime you order from a wide selection of online companies- just select our charity on www.goodshop.com and order through the link on the site, and help us earn funds while you shop!

ADOPT A SENIOR!

We find senior dogs often make the most loyal and appreciative pets, and these sweet dogs are especially wonderful! They are past the puppy stage and they are housebroken and non-destructive in the house. They ride well in the car and love to be with their people. All they want is a forever home where they can live out their golden years and be a devoted companion to a special person/family.

Gift Ideas

Buy a great gift, save money and rescue animals at the same time!! For a limited time, Second Chance is offering 14 x 14 or 12 x 16 decorator pillows featuring any of the following dogs:

Spaniel (Cocker, King Charles), Westies, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Spitz (Japanese Chin), Papillon

These pillows include decorator trims and retail for up to $80, but we're offering them for only $35! We have a designer who is also an animal lover who is offering to make these for us to help us in our rescue efforts. To order or to see sample photos, send us an e-mail at njwoof@cs.com.

These 3 beautiful hand-made stained glass dreamcatchers were generously donated to us by a previous adopter to help us raise funds to support our work. They can be purchased during our adoption days on Sunday 12:30 to 3pm for a donation of $125-$200 (depending on the pattern and size). All donations go directly to help the animals in our care. Please email for a full list of available breeds/styles. Thank you Ken Johnston of Kenetic Glass Art for your support!

Order magazine subscriptions and support Second Chance! We get 40% of any sales. Click above for more info.

WHO WE ARE

We are a small non-profit organization of a few people dedicated to finding homes for endangered pets. We rescue most of our pets from local shelters/pounds that may otherwise have to euthanize them due to lack of space. We also accept owner surrendered dogs on a limited basis depending on space. Our available pet list is constantly changing, so if you do not see one you like, come to our weekly Pet Adoption (listed below) to see who else we have. Otherwise, you can give Diane a call to see what we have that might be a good fit for you. Cats are usually not brought to the adoption days (it is too stressful for them with all the dogs there) so please call first if you are looking for a cat.

We try to place our animals locally (no long-distance adoptions) because we need to monitor our pets' progress in their new homes, and make sure we get them back if they do not work out. We do not bring all our pets to adoption day every week because they are in foster homes and kennels. Please check with us (by telephone or email) prior to adoption day to see that the pet that you are interested in will be there. If you email us about a pet, please include your telephone number so we can call you if we are not able to contact you by computer.

ADOPTING A FRIEND

Since most of our dogs live in foster homes instead of kennels, we get to know their personalities pretty well and have an idea of the type of home that would be ideal for them. We do our best to match you with a pet who will work out in your household, which is why we ask you to fill out the application below. It gives us information about your lifestyle and what you are looking for in a dog so we can find a match.

Though we hope every adoption will be a success, we realize that sometimes once the pet gets into a home problems could arise and you may realize this is not the right dog for you. We always take our animals back at any time in their lifetime if they do not work out. We do not want them passed around or ending up in other shelters. If you are unable to keep your adopted pet, we require that they be returned to us so they can return to the foster home to which they have become accustomed.

Most of our pets have been altered and given their vaccinations by our veterinarians at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains. (check out their website Animal Clinic of Morris Plains ) If the pet you adopt is not yet neutered/spayed, you will receive a state certificate which provides this neutering for only $20 at a participating veterinarian. Our adoption fees vary depending on the animal's breed, age, health, adoptability, and how much we have had to spend on them medically. All adoption fees are considered donations and go directly toward the medical care of our pets. We generally will ask a higher donation for puppies, small, and purebred dogs- this extra fee isa donation which helps to pay for vet care for our permanent foster dogs who are not adoptable for behavioral reasons and other dogs who may require expensive surgeries or medical care (heartworm treatment, dental, tumor removal, etc.).

VOLUNTEERING and DONATIONS

Donations will be greatly appreciated as all our funding comes from our monthly bakesales, adoption fees, and donations. All donations go directly toward medical care and supplies for our animals and are tax-deductible (we are a 501c non-profit). We can always use volunteers to help with fundraising, handling dogs at our weekly pet adoptions, and foster dogs and puppies. Please call or email if you would like to volunteer.

Preadoption Application

We do our best to match the right dogs with the right households. In order to help us do this, we need to know some information about you. Please copy and paste the following application into your email and fill it out before inquiring about a dog. If you are having difficulty sending the application via email, please call us for a phone interview or simply email the answers to the questions on the application without copying and pasting.

SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTION LEAGUE Dog & Puppy Screening Application

Date: _________ Name & Breed of animal interested in adopting:_______________________________________ Introductory Information: Adopter name: ______________________________ Home Tele.# ____________________ Work # ______________________Email Address_________________________________ Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Town:_______________________________State:_______ (Please note we do not do long distance adoptions.)

Have you ever owned a dog before? Yes No How long ago did you own your previous dog?_____________ What breed?_______________ Was it spayed/neutered?_______ For how many years did you own your previous dog?___________________ What happened to your previous dog? Please explain.____________________________________________

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter? Please explain.________________

Are there other dogs in the household now? Yes No How many?______ What breed? ___________________How old? ______What sex? M F Are they spayed/neutered?_____________________ Please describe their personality:__________________________

Do you have any cats or other pets now? Yes No What type? ______________________________________________ Are they spayed/neutered? Yes No

Who is the dog being adopted for?_______________ How many people are in your household? _________________________________________________ What is their relationship to you? ________________________________________________________ If children, what age and sex? ___________________________________________________________

How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?_______________________ Is this permanent?_____________ Are you planning on crate-training? Yes No When and for how long will the dog be in the crate? Please explain.__________________________________________________Where will the dog be kept during the day? _____________________________ At night? _____________________ While no one is home?_______________

Do you live in a (place an X before one): ______Private Home_____Apartment______Condo______Other Do you rent or own your home? ____________Does the lease allow pets? Yes No Landlord?s name and telephone #: ________________________________________________________________ How long have you lived at this address? _________________________________________ If less than 2 years give previous address ___________________________________________________________ Is your yard fenced? Yes No What size and height fence? __________________________________________ If no fence, what method will you use to take the dog outdoors? ________________________________________ Will the dog be allowed to run loose outside a fence?________ Where will the dog be kept during the day? _____________________________ At night? _________________

What is your occupation? ___________________________How long have you worked there? _______________ Name and address of employer ___________________________________________________________________ What are your work hours? _______________________

What veterinarian do you use? Please include phone #. ___________________________________________________________________How often have your pets seen this vet?________________________ May we check with the vet as a reference? _________________________________________________________ Why do you want this pet? ______________________________________________________________________ What qualities are most important to you in this pet?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What problems would cause you to have to return this pet?_______________________________________________________________________________ Please describe your household. (ie: active, quiet, noisy, etc.) _________________________________________________ Will you have this dog's ears cropped/tail docked?_________________

Is anyone in your household allergic to pets?______________ Will you spay or neuter your pet? Yes No Do you realize the cost of food and veterinarian care? Yes No Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the rest of its life, possibly 10 ? 15 years? Yes No Will you take this dog to obedience class if needed? Yes No

Thank you!

Please send donations to:
Second Chance Pet Adoption League
P.O. Box 221
Oak Ridge, N.J. 07438

Come Visit Us!
SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTION DAYS
Sundays 12:30- 3 p.m.
Mixed and Purebred Dogs and Cats
Altered, Vet checked
At the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains
3009 Route 10 E. Next to 5 Star (formerly Boulder) Car Wash
For more information call: (973) 208-1054
SUNDAY 12:30 to 3pm ONLY Call: (973) 366-2568

Second Chance Pet Adoption League
P.O. Box 221
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

Phone: 973-208-1054

Email: SecondChanceWebmaster

Don't see the pet you are looking for here? Try the Jefferson Pound

Meet Buster, our "Therapy Dog"!

Buster is a unique dog with a job- he’s a “therapy dog” for dogs! He is a 3 year old neutered male mixed breed who LOVES all female dogs, and more importantly they love him. He has a special talent for getting just about any female dog- no matter how scared, aggressive, dominant, or aloof- to be his friend. He is the official greeter in his foster home, befriending any new resident and helping them adjust faster. He has even helped dogs in other shelters previously labeled “dog aggressive”- he breaks the ice and has gotten several formerly hard-to-place dogs to learn to be dog-friendly and even be successfully adopted into homes with other dogs!

Sadly, despite his talent, our Buster needs some “therapy” of his own. He was rescued from an abusive situation and was terrified and emaciated when we got him. His original owners never brought him to a vet and did not socialize him, caging him when visitors came and purposely trying to make him aggressive. Because of his rough start, he is very fearful of new people, and protective of his home and owner. Most shelters/rescues would have been had to euthanize an unadoptable dog with Buster's issues, but he is so happy living in his foster home and is very sweet-natured and gentle with the people he trusts. He is content having a "job" and will dedicate his life to continuing to enrich the lives of the homeless dogs around him. After the hundreds of dogs he has helped, we think he deserves a safe place in which to live out his life!





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