Adopt A Rescue

Do you want to adopt a horse or pony through Second Chance? Please read through this page and if you are interested in offering a home to one of our horses or ponies, please contact us.

**Please note: - You must be a current paid-up Member of Second Chance Horse Rescue Inc. in order to Foster or Adopt a horse through us and you must remain a Member for the entire time the horse or pony is in your care.

Our Adoption Program

Adoption is what we call our program where rehabilitated horses and ponies are placed in permanent, loving new homes once they are ready for this step. Adoptions are neither a sale nor a lease, they are a contracted agreement between Second Chance and the Adopter which ensures that the horses have a lifetime guarentee of love and good care.

Your Protection

First and foremost, the horse or pony's welfare comes first and is paramount over all else. As SC never sells its horses, we have no financial incentive to sell the horse on after YOU have put time and work into the animal to have it going nicely so our Adopting owners have no need to fear that we would sell the animal out from under you.

 

We will not remove a horse or pony from you in the event that another Member wants it for any reason. The horse or pony is yours to love and care for from the moment you sign the Adoption Contract and after this, you are entirely responsible for the animal.

Benefits of Adopting

There are many benefits of Adopting a horse or pony through Second Chance as opposed to purchasing a new horse. These include:

  • You will get the truth on the animal in question, its needs, quirks and full known history. No dodgy dealings, drugged horses or false advertising.
  • Sometimes the potential to Adopt a quality equine comes along without the 4 digit price-tag up-front.
  • There is no risk of spending thousands on purchasing and maintaining a horse or pony only to find it is not suitable to your needs.
  • You receive full support and assistance all the way through your Adoption in the event that any problems arise.
  • You are providing a loving, caring home to an equine that has had a Second Chance at life, and are a vital component to that equine's future. Don't forget this animal was rescued. You are providing it with the love, care, secure and pain free lifestyle that has often been denied to SC's animals by uncaring or ignorant people in the past.

Our Support Network

We provide ongoing support to all Adoptive owners. If you have any concerns, worries or questions feel free to contact us and we will respond quickly to assist you in any way we can. We have several highly experienced professionals working within Second Chance including a qualified Equine Veterinarian and people with a lifetime of horse care and training experience behind them on the team.

Four things you MUST know before applying for an Adoption:

  1. Adoptions are NOT first come, first served. We endeavour to match a horse or pony with the new family most suited to it.
  2. If you are under the age of 18 years, your parent or legal guardian must adopt the animal on your behalf.
  3. Second Chance reserves the rights of visitation at pre-arranged times and days with you. These are covered in detail in the Adoption Contract.
  4. Taking on an Adoptive animal is a commitment (just like buying one) and a large one. We expect that you would treat the animal as you would one you had purchased and that you will do your utmost to provide sanctuary and security for that individual.

Terminating an Adoption

Should your circumstances change and you need to terminate your Adoption early, we require that we are given reasonable notice of the termination in writing and also that the Adoptive home is responsible for transportation costs of the equine back to a nominated SC Foster Home.

Adoption Requirements

Please click here to see the requirements for Adoptions that are stipulated in the Adoption Contract. Please read this information, as it is important that all Adoptees are familiar with the program.

Adoption Frequently Asked Questions

Please click here to see the Adoption Frequently Asked Questions. Please read this information, as it is important that all Adoptees are familiar with the program.

How to Adopt

Please click here to find out how to apply to Adopt one of SC's horses or ponies!