How can Second Leash help?
Choose the form that matches your situation. Apply online or download a printable form.
Important: Submitting a form does not guarantee placement, approval, funding, or immediate assistance. Every request depends on safety, foster availability, timing, transportation, location, and available resources.
🐶 Become a FosterApply to provide temporary care.
❤️ Request HelpAsk for temporary care for your dog.
🤝 Partner ReferralRefer a client or community member.
🙋 VolunteerOffer your time or skills.
🏢 PartnershipSponsorship or community support.
✉️ ContactSend a general message.
Become a foster
Provide a safe, temporary home while a dog’s owner completes treatment, hospitalization, incarceration, housing transition, or another temporary crisis.
Request temporary care
Use this form when a temporary crisis may prevent you from caring for your dog.
Community partner referral
For treatment centers, hospitals, social workers, law enforcement, reentry programs, housing programs, advocates, and other authorized referral partners.
Volunteer interest
Business or community partnership
General contact
Download center
Online submission is usually faster, but these printable files are also available.
Frequently asked questions
Does submitting a form guarantee placement?
No. Placement depends on safety, foster availability, timing, location, transportation, and available resources.
Who owns the dog during temporary care?
Second Leash is designed around temporary care and reunification. The owner generally retains ownership, subject to signed agreements and applicable law.
Are these forms for emergencies?
No. For an immediate veterinary or life-threatening emergency, contact a veterinarian, emergency clinic, law enforcement, or the appropriate emergency service.
Privacy notice
Information submitted is used to evaluate requests, applications, referrals, partnerships, and inquiries. Do not submit Social Security numbers, passwords, payment-card information, complete medical records, or unrelated confidential documents.