Adoption

Why Should I Adopt?

Adopting a rescue animal saves lives — and changes yours.

Each year in Australia, over 200,000 dogs and cats enter pounds, shelters, and rescue groups. Sadly, not all of them make it out. Many of these animals are healthy, loving, and simply in need of a second chance.

When you choose to adopt, you’re giving one of them a fresh start — a chance to feel safe, loved, and part of a family again. You’re also helping to break the cycle of overpopulation and abandonment.

Adoption means:
• Giving a homeless animal a chance at a better life
• Freeing up space so more animals can be rescued
• Supporting ethical and compassionate animal welfare
• Finding a loyal, loving companion who will be forever grateful

Every animal in our care is desexed, vaccinated, vet-checked, and behaviourally assessed to help them transition successfully into their new home.

At Second Chance Companions, we believe that every animal matters — and that every adoption writes a new beginning.

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome. Repeat — with your help.

Foster

Why Should I Foster?

Fostering saves lives — it’s that simple.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of cats and dogs enter pounds and shelters across Australia. With limited space and resources, many of these animals face uncertain futures. Fostering plays a critical role in easing this burden and giving animals the second chance they deserve.

By opening your home to a rescue animal, even temporarily, you’re playing a vital role in their journey to a forever home. Fostering not only frees up space for us to save more animals from pounds and unsafe environments, but it also provides each pet with the love, safety, and socialisation they need to truly thrive.

Fostering means:
• Giving animals a calm, nurturing environment to heal and grow
• Helping us better understand their personalities and needs
• Being the bridge between rescue and adoption

We provide all the essentials — vet care, food, preventive treatments, and support — you provide the love.

Whether it’s for a few days, weeks, or months, fostering makes a lifelong difference. And while saying goodbye can be bittersweet, knowing you helped change a life makes it all worthwhile.

Be their first step toward forever. Become a foster carer today.