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Project second chance

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Project second chance

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

http://project-secondchance.org

projectsecondchanceforsatos@gmail.com

Project Second Chance is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, & finding forever homes for our rescues. We are working address the animal welfare crisis in Puerto Rico with spay/neuter initiatives and feeding routes to aid homeless and abandoned animals. We also provide assistance to shelters and dogs in need of emergency care

Mission and Vision

For almost 20 years, our founder has been rescuing dogs in Puerto Rico. After Hurricane Maria in 2017, she formed Project Second Chance, a nonprofit rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding forever homes for homeless dogs in Puerto Rico, disaster-hit areas, and other emergency cases. We also rescue special-needs puppies and dogs as well as assist overwhelmed shelters. She started feeding routes for feral dogs so they would not die of starvation and dehydration as well as spay and neuter initiatives to try and limit the number of puppies born on the streets. And, most importantly, she recruited community members to care for these animals as volunteers, feeders, transporters, and fosters. Our rescue is foster-based only. This allows our puppies and dogs to heal in the comfort of a loving home and avoid the stress of a shelter experience. It also allows our team to get to know the personalities of each rescue and to match them with applicants based on temperament, lifestyle, and activity levels. Our return rate is below .01% and we believe this is why, in addition to our rescues being absolutely amazing. Our rescues receive extensive veterinary care which includes examinations, age-appropriate vaccinations (rabies and DHLPP), deworming, fecal tests, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm tests and spay/neuter for all dogs over six months old, and diagnostics, emergency, and specialty care as needed. Once a rescue receives a veterinary clearance, we list them for adoption. We look for a best fit for each rescue rather than the first applicant. We are so proud of our efforts to date. We have saved over 3,000 lives and that work continues thanks to our team in the DC/VA/MD area and Puerto Rico.

Adoption Policy

1. Applicants and primary caregivers must be 21 years of age or older. 2.If you see a rescue that you are interested in adopting, please complete our online application. Doing so does not commit you to a specific rescue or require a fee. 3. Be sure to submit pictures and video as instructed in the application. This is required for consideration. Supplemental materials may be sent to adopt@project-secondchance.org. 4. We will review your application and contact you only if your application is a potential fit for a rescue. We do not place a rescue in a home on a first-come-first-serve basis. Instead, we strive to find the best fit for you and for the rescue. There are no same day adoptions. 5. We will NOT adopt out to applicants that (1) have or intend to use an invisible fence on their property; (2) use negative training techniques, including but not limited to physical correction, spray bottles, noise horns, prong, shock or e-collars; (3) use retractable leashes, stakes, or tie-ups; (4) will leave their dog unattended for more than 6 hours without a dogwalker; (5) use a dog door that is unmonitored when away from home; (6) do not have a plan for adequate exercise and activity for the rescue; or (7) will not use a safety belt and car seat (for smaller dogs) to safely transport the rescue in a car. 6. We do NOT adopt out rescues to be used as emotional support animals or service dogs. 7. Please come to the adoption event with a printed copy of your application. Please print before you hit "Submit."8. Bring all of your human household residents to the adoption appointment. 9. If there are other dogs in the household, please coordinate with the Adoption Coordinator about bringing them to the adoption appointment. At this time, we cannot do home visits to test a rescue with a cat in your household. We will only consider placing rescues in homes where cats have lived previously with a dog. 10. You will be contacted ONLY IF you are selected for an adoption appointment. We do our very best to respond to every application that we receive, but it is not always feasible. 11. Adoption appointments are held in Alexandria, VA at a partner businesses, generally on Sunday afternoons only. 12. If approved for adoption, we will provide you with time to gather supplies and prepare your home for your new furry family member. In order to take your rescue home, you must have all supplies ready: appropriate sized wire crate (without dividers), fixed leash, collar, ID tag, bed, bowls, food (as instructed by the adoption coordinator), a jacket or fleece (for colder weather), and a safe way to transport your rescue (dog harness with seat belt attachment and car seat for smaller dogs). 13. Our adoption fee is $500 for all rescues. This covers some of PSC's costs of veterinary care, shelter, and transport. The adoption fee must be paid via Venmo or Paypal on adoption day. 14. In the event you provide false or misleading information or fail to provide full and accurate disclosures in your application or do not agree to follow PSC's adoption procedures and contract, you will be automatically disqualified as an adopter. PSC, in its sole discretion, can choose to deny adoption to any potential adopter at any time during the adoption process to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its adoptable animals. 15. If for any reason you cannot keep your adopted rescue, we require that you return him/her to Project Second Chance. 16. We perform a follow-up visit/call with all adopted dogs within 30 days to ensure that the safety, well-being, and welfare of our rescues. Please provide updates in the interim! 17. As a PSC adopter, we welcome you to join the PSC family. We would love to see you at alumnae (dog friendly) events and receive updates and photos. Please tag us on social media posts and use the hashtag #projectsecondchance.

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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