SCER-GA provides home to an equine that needs rehabilitation.
1. Read over the Required Documents. Please make sure our process is a good fit with your goals. 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 $600. This amount goes directly to the first month's care of the next horse being rescued. SCER-GA makes zero profit from an adoption. 2. Complete and Submit an Application. Schedule an adoption visit with the herd. The application is interactive and easy to submit. Remember to include your Identification and facility photo in the interactive application online. 3. 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. If approved, we will schedule a visit for you to meet the equines to see which may prove a good fit for you. 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, farriers and other references to return our calls or messages.The Application must be approved by our Board of Directors unanimously. First approved applicant has first option on equine in question. 4. Have the contract signed and notarized. We have to disappoint anyone, but without this in order, the equine cannot leave the rescue. 5. 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. 6. 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, a farm visit Adopter may schedule a farm visit with SCER-GA. Adopter shall reimburse SCER-GA for travel costs incurred to conduct a farm visit. 7. Ownership of Horse. SCER-GA retains exclusive ownership of the adopted equine for the first year after adoption. After a positive veterinary and/or site visit at one year, equine will transfer ownership to adopter from SCER-GA. SCER-GA will retain first right of refusal on all equines after ownership has been transferred. Our goal is to provide a safety net for all adopted equines. Adoption is a mutually rewarding agreement that benefits the adopter and the equine to the fullest. This process if tailored to give the maximum safety to the rescued equines and the most support to the adopter. We appreciate the many, many adopters who have found the process worth their while and would do it all over again.