Intake rules

We are a licensed kennel by the State of New Hampshire and have strict intake rules to ensure we are taking in dogs who are healthy and meet our behavior requirements. We set behavior requirements to ensure we are taking in dogs who are or will be highly adoptable. Please refer to our intake requirements based on location. If you have any questions please reach out to our intake coordinator Kaleigh : intake@secondchanceranchrescue.com

For dogs outside of New Hampshire

$250 Surrender Fee

For dogs coming to SCRR from out of state, aka being “imported” dogs must be healthy and free of transmittable illnesses. We only accept imports \ out of state dogs who are friendly with people and other dogs. We do not import\accept out of state dogs with behavioral issues because of our goal to help our immediate community in NH . In order to accept your dog(s) for import, we need to review a CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, APHIS 7001 for) to import the dog into our rescue in New Hampshire.

The CVI must have the following information:

• Proof of current rabies (1 year or 3 year) 

• Proof of current DHPP (1 year or 3 year, and given 7+ days prior to entry and given within the last year)

• Proof of a negative fecal (last 7 days)

• Proof of negative 4DX test for dogs 6 months and older (Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Heartworm) (last 30 days)

• Name and microchip

• Description of dog (color markings) 

• *If no microchip, distinguishing visual attributes like toe nail color, tongue \ gum spots, eye patch, etc. so we can distinguish each dog in the trasnport from one another

• Alter status (spayed / neutered if applicable)

• The CVI must be filled out, signed, and dated by a licensed accredited veterinarian and their license number must be listed

• The destination must be our information (Second Chance Ranch Rescue , 449 Joe English Rd New Boston NH 03070, 603 854 1690)  

For your connivence please review our example compliant CVI

Important notes:

  • We can take dog in 7+ days after date DHPP vac was given. Vac must have been given within last year

  • CVI’s are valid for 30 days from the date they are issued\signed.

  • For rescue transfers - we need to review the CVI a minimum of 2 days before the transport is scheduled to leave.

  • For transports that require payment prior to “booking the dog” - we will not pay for the transport until the CVI is accepted by our team.

  • For local owner surrenders - we recommend that you come for an assessment before getting the CVI

  • Dogs 12 weeks or older (at the time of intake) must be vaccinated for Rabies. Under 12 weeks, rabies is not required.

  • Dogs 8 weeks or older (at the time of intake) must be vaccinated for DHPP. Under 8 weeks, they can not be imported.

  • Dogs 6 months or older (at the time of intake) must be tested for Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Heartworm by a licensed veterinarian Under 6 months the test is not required

  • We do not accept in house heartworm or IDX snap tests ; must be completed at a vet !

  • Any hand written revisions to the CVI must be initialed and dated , and the final signature must be resigned and dated (with the date the revision occurred!)

For dogs who reside in New Hampshire

$200 Surrender Fee

For dogs coming to SCRR from New Hampshire residents we require dogs are healthy and free of transmittable illnesses. We prioritize helping local owners with dogs who have behavioral issues, however as of 1\1\24 unfortunately we are not able to accept dogs with behavioral issues because we have too many behavior cases who are not getting adopted. We are SO TRULY SORRY. We hope to reopen this offering as soon as possible. Right now, we are only accepting local dogs without behavioral issues meaning they must be good with dogs and people.

In order to take your dog(s) we need to review vet records that provide proof of:

• Up to date current rabies (1 year or 3 year) 

• Up to date current DHPP (1 year or 3 year, and given 7+ days prior to acceptance)

• Proof of a negative 4DX (last year)

• Proof of a exam (last year)


Courtesy Post

$150 Surrender Fee

If we do not have space to help your dog or feel that your dog would not do well in our enviroment, we may be able to courtesy post \ list your dog on our Petfinder and Facebook page. Our team will screen applicants and use our same adoption processing tools to find an adopter who is the best match for your dog.