Adopt
Second Chances Equine Rescue Inc. Adoptions function much like a Lease.
The contract assures that the adoptive equine will have protection and a high standard of care throughout its life. The contract also assures the adopter that should you need to return the equine to Second Chances Equine Rescue Inc. at any point, you can be certain the equine can return to us. We freeze brand each adopted equine.
Because the adoptive SCER-GA equines are placed up to date on all vetting, dental work, and farrier care, we know caring, astute men and women will quickly see how valuable Adoption verses a purchase proves to be when you’re ready to seek out an equine partner.
Read over the Required Documents
Please make sure our process is a good fit with your goals.
Contract / Adoption Information
Please do not submit an application until you are certain you are dedicated to the idea of adoption and can provide all requested information.
Every adoption fee is set at $800. SCER-GA makes zero profit from an adoption.
Visit our Available Equines
Schedule an adoption visit with the herd.
We want to ensure a match.
Complete and Submit an Application
APPLY HERE! The application is interactive and easy to submit. Remember to include your Identification and facility photo in the interactive application online.
Wait for a Decision on the Application
The process can take 1-4 weeks depending on how quickly we can touch base with your references. Please call your references and explain a representative from Second Chances Equine Rescue Inc. will be contacting them shortly. You are responsible to ask your Vet, farrier, and other references to return our calls or messages.
Have the contract signed and notarized
We will send you a completed copy of the contract once you are approved to adopt an equine. Please make sure to have this notarized and with you on adoption day. We hate to disappoint anyone, but without this in order, the equine cannot leave the rescue.
Pick up the adopted equine
You must arrange safe transport or afford to hire reputable transport for your adoptive equine. equines will not leave in unsafe trailers for any reason. Transport is a cost the adopter must cover.
Stay in Touch
During the first twelve (12) months of the adoption, Adopter agrees to provide photo updates every (1) month. Adopter shall complete a veterinarian screening with verifiable statement of equine condition at the conclusion of the first 12 months of adoption to confirm equine is at a healthy weight and is receiving care that meets the standards listed within this contract. Alternatively, Adopter may schedule a farm visit with SCER-GA. Adopter shall reimburse SCER-GA for travel costs incurred to conduct a farm visit. Read details photo requirements here.
Ownership of Horse
SCER-GA retains exclusive ownership of the adopted equine for its lifetime. Adopted equines cannot be used for breeding or re-sell or be given away, but they are YOURS, as long as you care for them and want to keep them in your care. Our goal is to provide a safety net for all adopted equines.