Last Chance at Life is an all-breed rescue and adoption organization. We have a special fondness for Boxers, birds, and ANY pet in need of medical care. We take in animals from all over San Diego County. Our rescues come to us from local shelters and humane societies, owners who can no longer properly care for them, and through other rescue groups. Most often these animals are facing euthanasia because of medical or behavioral needs. Because of this, we are truly their “Last Chance at Life.”

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Some of our pets are in foster homes, and others are cared for at our Adoption Center in Oceanside, CA.

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All of our pets receive the very best in medical care from the doctors and staff at Mission Animal and Bird Hospital. The entire team is very committed to offering care to our pets in need and no short cuts are ever taken because these are rescue pets. Visit Mission Animal and Bird Hospital.

OUR ADOPTION PROCESS:

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Not every pet will fit into your lifestyle. Our adoption counselors will ask you many questions to determine which pet will do well in your home and which will not. This way we can be sure the pet you get will be the pet you want, to love for its lifetime!

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We will ask that you complete an adoption application which includes:

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Information about the pet you may be interested in adopting

Questions about your past pet experiences and expectations for caring for this pet

Approval to have the type of pet you are interested in adopting from landlord or rental agencies if you rent or lease your home, condo or apartment

A letter of reference from your veterinarian. Since some of our pets have had serious medical conditions, we want to ensure that you have a commitment to provide the ongoing care they may need.

Please understand that we deal with homeless or unwanted animals. Many of our animals come from unknown backgrounds through local shelters. Most have medical or behavioral concerns that we have addressed as well as providing their well care. The adoption process may seem time consuming, but we wish to maximize an animal’s chance for a successful, permanent adoption. Adopting a companion pet is a major consideration and responsible pet ownership demands a considerable commitment. All we ask in return is that you love and care for this pet for its lifetime and make a donation that will allow us to help the next “friend” in need.

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ADOPTIONS INCLUDE:

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Any medical condition that they arrived with is treated completely (ie: orthopedic surgery, demodex, cystotomy, parvo, upper respiratory infection, etc.) which often requires weeks to months of medications and nursing care.

For those who will need ongoing or lifetime treatment adopter’s will receive at least 1-6 months’ worth of medications.

A general health exam and blood work.

Spay/Neuter surgery.

Heart worm test, and subsequent treatment or preventative.

Felines receive FeLV (Feline Leukemia) and FIV (Feline Aids) tests.

Fecal test and subsequent treatment/preventative.

Current vaccinations.

Canines receive basic obedience work.

Dental work on all that need it (which is most anybody over 2-3 years of age).

Adoption/Exit exam to discuss medical and well care history and future.

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ADOPTION FEES:

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We only ask that an adopter make a donation to help the next pet in need. Some adopters choose to make a one-time adoption donation and others make an initial donation and continue to donate a little now and again to show their thanks and support our work.