TCF Adoption Process.
1st - Please submit an application on the dog(s) you are interested in
2nd - We will conduct a phone interview, including a Vet Reference
3rd - Meet n' Greet with our staff and the dog
4th - Home Visit. We deliver!
Please note that most of our dogs get multiple applications. We DO NOT adopt out on a first come first serve basis. We at TCF do our best to match the best family possible with our available dogs.
Our dogs are shown by appointment only! Please call/email to schedule a visit today.
Available Dogs
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Meet Willie. Willie is a cute little chihuahua mix who came to The Chance Foundation for some socialization. He is crate trained, dog friendly and doesn't mind being carried around like a king.
Willie came to us a terrified and mistrusting boy who had been labeled aggressive. After only a few minuets in the care of our staff it was incredibly clear that he had been misjudged.
Willie has been working very hard on his social skills, and it has paid off. Willie can still be a bit shy when meeting new people but warms up incredibly quickly with a yummy treat or a belly rub. Willie LOVES walks and especially loves his cuddle times with our volunteers. Willie does well with other dogs but is the low man on the totem pole, so we prefer a home with no pushy dogs.
This sweet boy has made a wonderful transformation since arriving to our rescue and is now ready to be loved by his forever family.
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Hi. I'm Jasper! I'm new to the Chance Foundation, and I'm also new to being indoors. I am really enjoying being well fed, played with and taken care of here, but I am looking for a human friend or family who will show me how good life can be.
We can run, play, go hiking, and do all kinds of fun activities, but I think I will also need to continue my training when I go home. I am learning really well, but sometimes I get so excited and just can't help but jump for joy! I'll need a family who can keep working with me so that I can be the very best boy in the world, but save plenty of time for exercising, because I've got an abundance of energy!
I am making lots of dog friends here, and love every human I've met. I do prefer female dogs, or males dogs who are not too dominant.
I am pretty good with my house manners and don't make many messes inside. I'll need a little time to adjust to a new routine, but I think I will make my new mom or dad very proud of me. Please come and see me. I will keep you laughing for years to come, and I love you already, all the way from Catlett.
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Hey there! I'm Isotope, but you can call me Icy. I am a 5 year old lab mix looking for a forever family. I am sweet, perfectly house trained, and walk very nicely on a gentle leader. I love going for walks and car rides, and relaxing on the couch with my people. I also love wearing sweaters in the winter, and look super cute, if I may say so myself! I'm not a big-time cuddler, but I do like to hang around with you.
I live with a great foster family, and am part of The Chance Foundation! I came here in the spring of 2018 when my family gave me up. They had a young child in the house who scared me! I've spent a little time around small kids since I got here, and every time I see them, I am less and less afraid. I am also working hard to be more comfortable around men, and it's going great! My foster dad and I have become great friends!
I think I can be a great girl who will make someone very happy. I know that there is still work to be done, but I know that I can get there with a confident handler by my side. I get along great with most dogs, and would love to join your family. Please come out to meet me. You won't regret it!
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Hi I am Charlotte! I am a sweet, calm, good-natured gal who is looking for a family who will love me and let me enjoy all the comforts of an inside life. I recently at The Chance Foundation from a rural part of West Virginia, where hounds like me usually live outside. It feels good to be done with my hunting life and starting my early retirement in comfort. I'm glad to be here but would love a little family to spend my time with.
I love to go on walks, cuddle and play with my dog friends. I get along with humans of all ages and am as gentle as they come. I am kid-proof!
I am working on my basic obedience training now, and it is going very well. They say I am smart and willing to learn new things. I'm having fun with the training because I enjoy making the humans happy when I do things right. I just hope I can make my family as proud as they are.
Please come out to Country Club Kennels to meet me. I think you will find that I would do great with almost any family, and I don't require much exercise or dog experience. I hope to see you soon! I'll be waiting!
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Hello Friends! Jackson's my name, and goofing off is my game! Since I've gotten to The Chance Foundation, all I do is play. I just love going out with my doggy play group. I like to be the first one out, and the last one in. My human friends here are struggling to tire me out. I guess I have a new lease on life after spending the first part of my life struggling to survive. Now that I have a soft bed and plenty of food, I can start to see what else life has to offer, and I am LOVING IT!
I'm available for adoption and looking for a family who will love me and play with me a lot! I love other dogs, so I would be happy to have a doggy brother or sister.
I hope you will consider adding me to your family, and if you keep up with my basic training, you'll see what a good boy I can be!
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Hi, I'm Sparky! I am here at The Chance Foundation training for my future family! I'm learning really well though. My friends here keep me motivated by giving me lots of treats and pets and play time with my new dog friends.
If living with a family is as good as it sounds, I'm ready! They say I'm a beagle, whatever that means! I just know that I will do anything for a snack. I am young, and love to play with dogs and people all day.
I am learning my basic obedience and it's going really well so far. I hope my future family will continue my training so I can be the best boy ever. I look forward to hanging out on the couch, going on walks and getting lots of belly rubs!
I hope you will come out and find me here in Catlett. I wish and wish and wish that you'll come soon. I've seen a few of my friends go home with their family, and I just can't wait to get started with the good life.
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Hi, I'm Capri! You're probably looking at my pictures and thinking, 'Wow, what beautiful eyes!' Well good news! I am a total package. Not only am I beautiful, I've got a great personality. I get along with most dogs, and love to play! I am a perfect medium size, in great health, and smart as a whip!
I'm here at The Chance Foundation, training for my future as a house pet. I hear great things about families, and I hope I can earn one of my own. I think I will do best with an active family who will play with me a lot, and give me opportunities to play with other dogs, which is my favorite! The people at The Chance Foundation will tell you that you should continue working on my basic training, and I guess my new family should listen to them, because I definitely want to be a good girl.
I hope you will think about scheduling a visit out to the Chance Foundation to meet me! I love meeting new people, and going on walks, and eating, and well... I just love everything! See you soon!
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Buck is an high-energy hound mix who recently came to us from a rural West Virginia shelter. He is working very hard on learning proper inside dog behavior, and is very smart and picking up his lessons easily. He will excel with a family that can continue working with him on his basic commands, and giving him plenty of exercise and play time. Buck is great with other dogs and loves to play fetch. Please schedule a time to come visit Buck, who will keep you smiling for years to come.
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Hi there, I'm Bobby. I am a young beagle who recently came to The Chance Foundation. I've been seriously upgraded since I got here; I've put on weight and some of my fur is growing back. I like playing with my new dog friends, and these people here seem alright too!
I am learning my basic obedience while I wait for my forever family, and it's going great. I am very treat and toy motivated and will do almost anything for a pupperoni.
I am looking for a home that will treat me with kindness and patience, since I haven't had much of that in my life yet. I would be happy to live with other dogs and families of any design. I will enjoy walks around the neighborhood, watching movies with my people, cuddling on a soft comfy bed, and maybe getting a few little bites of whatever you are having for dinner, hint hint!
I hope you will consider adding me to your family. I'm a good boy who hasn't had it so good, but I'm ready for a new chapter. I will be an excellent companion to your family, and a lifelong best friend. Please call or email to schedule a visit with me. You won't be disappointed!
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Sweet Elvis, a true favorite of the staff here at The Chance Foundation.
This gentle boy will remind you every day of the kindness and resilient nature of dogs. Elvis wears the scars of a difficult life of a hunting dog, but on the inside, he is as pure and loving as anyone.
We've all enjoyed watching Elvis blossom as he gains confidence through his training here. He arrived very underweight, covered with sores and scars. He is growing into a great looking hound, and there has been no damage to his wonderful personality.
Elvis enjoys the company of other dogs, but seems to prefer people. He will need a patient family who will help him to continue gaining confidence. He is easy going, quiet for a hound dog, and doing very well learning how to walk nicely on a leash.
We all want the very best for Handsome Elvis, and invite you to please contact us to schedule a visit. He is a wonderful calm, sweet, mellow boy who will bring endless happiness to your household.
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Meet Saniya! This beautiful young pup is new to The Chance Foundation, and getting to know her has been so much fun. This striking girl is full of life, energy and exuberance!
Saniya is young, and learning her basics, but is very smart and eager to please! She loves to play with other dogs, but requires some intervention from time to time as she learns how to play appropriately.
Saniya will need a family who will give her plenty of exercise, as well as continue her training so she can be the best girl ever. She would love to go on lots of walks, chase squirrels in the yard, and end her day cuddling with her family.
You'll turn heads wherever you take beautiful Saniya. She is striking, sweet, smart and very special. Please contact us for more information on Saniya, or to schedule a time to visit here.
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Sassy and Jazzy, Mother and Daughter, Cute and Cuter!
These two pint sized ladies are looking for a forever family who will dote on them, carry them around and shower them with all of the affection those sweet little faces deserve!
Sassy (the smaller one) is the mother of Jazzy (the bigger one) and they are very bonded. We are looking for a home that will adopt both of them so that this sweet little family can stay together.
You'll be happy to know that Sassy has been a great mom to Jazzy, and raised her into a very well mannered pup, like herself. Both girls are sweet, easy to handle once they get to know you, have great house manners and are as quiet as mice! With a combined weight under 20#, we are sure you have room for the two of them.
These sweet babies are 3 and 1 year old, so you can look forward to many many years of laughing, cuddling, companionship and love.
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Hello there, I’m Thomas. I consider myself a true gentleman who enjoys the slow bloom of affection.
Although I am a senior, I have not given up on love. I patiently wait for my sole mate to come along and dote on me while I rest my old worn out bones. I wish and pray that someone who can understand and appreciate how it feels to be past my prime but still kicking will come and scoop me up. I can imagine it now: I sit at your feet, adoring you and occasionally napping, while you read a good book, watch a movie, or heaven forbid: work. I am happy to assimilate into any sort of family, young or old, with or without other dogs, as long as you love me.
A Note from the Staff:
Thomas has had a rough go of it lately, having arrived at The Chance Foundation shortly after having ACL surgery. After that, he spent months in a cone battling an eye infection. Now he is enjoying himself after his recovery and his pain is under control. Thomas has advanced arthritis which will require daily medication. He is also deaf and partially blind, but he is very good at following the scent of treats in your pocket. This sweet older man is happy, friendly and would certainly bring some dignity to your pack. Please help him make his golden years truly golden and give him a chance.
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Possum has been with The Chance Foundation for a few months now, and is ready to fly the coop and join her forever family. She originally came here for some much needed socialization, which has gone very well. As it turns out, Possum is quite fond of belly rubs, laps, being carried around and walks! She still becomes a bit fearful when being rushed or pushed, but a patient owner will help her gain confidence and comfort.
Possum does well with other dogs in her play group, but she would be equally happy as the only dog in the home. Possum would do best with an experienced owner who can help her continue her training and socialization. She is wonderfully crate trained, a good eater and sweetly affectionate once she is comfortable. This lovely lady is a great little size, about 6-8 pounds, so you definitely have room for her at home.
We love our little Possum, and know you will too once you meet her, so we would love you to call or email to schedule a visit.
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Hello, I am Denzel. I am a laid back guy with a heart of gold. I’m a sweet man in the prime of his life. I can play with the best of them, but also appreciate the quiet moments. Spending the first part of my life chained outside has toughened me up on the outside, but don’t let that fool you. I have the gentlest disposition, love other dogs and people, and want nothing more than to have a lap to rest my head on.
When I first got to The Chance Foundation, I had just had cherry-eye surgery on both eyes. I hadn’t spent any time around other dogs, and no one had ever been nice to me before. It didn’t take me long to figure out how great it is to have friends and get pets and treats. The icing on the cake: I’m housetrained! All that’s missing now is my forever family.
A Note from the Staff:
We here at the Chance Foundation just love Denzel. He is a favorite of us all. Denzel has an issue with the ligaments in his wrists which will likely limit his mobility later in life. We will be happy to give you more details from our vet on how you can help keep him happy and comfortable. You should also be aware that our sweet boy has a major obsession with livestock. We believe he would be best NOT living in a more rural environment. Here at our facility, the cows drive him crazy!
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Hi, I’m Taurus. I have been living here with The Chance Foundation for several years. I have many great friends here who love and adore me, but I am looking for a family who will share their comfortable home with me, and help me continue to grow as I continue my quest to be the BEST BOY EVER!
Since I arrived here, I have already learned so much. At first, I was not socialized, and now I am happy to say that I have more dog friends than I can count! I love meeting large dogs, small dogs, males and females, like to play and swim and eat treats, and love going on long walks with my human friends.
I am a very sweet boy who will quickly get into belly-rub position and sit at your feet. I haven’t always been so gentlemanly, so I am looking for a family who will help me continue my training and socialization. They will need to be assertive at times so that I don’t get too pushy, but this can be easily learned.
Please consider adding me to your family. I will be forever loyal!
Note from the Staff:
Taurus has limited vision, which means that consideration must be taken when approaching him so he doesn't startle. We would be happy to give you some tips on how to make this work for you.
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Hello, I’m Pepé! As you can see, I am absolutely adorable, but before you start squealing, you should know that I am a very complicated man. I’ve been adopted and returned so many times I’ve lost count. I thought I found my special person, the one who could see through my naughty behavior and love me, but here I am at the shelter again. I know that I can be difficult, but put yourself in my paws. It’s heartbreaking to be given up on, so know I’m on the defensive, not giving away my love too quickly. I will put you through the ringer and make you work for it, but if you keep at it, I promise I will show you my sweet side which is buried deep inside.
Now for the good stuff – I love belly rubs, walks to the pond so I can dip my feet, playing with stuffed toys, treats and prancing around showing off how lovely my fur is! I am a perfect little size to fit into your home coming in at a whopping 10 pounds. I have been working very hard on my good behavior and making great progress with a few of my friends at work. I am house trained and crate trained and know “sit” and “lay down” flawlessly!
A message from the staff:
Pepé is a long term resident at The Chance Foundation and it will take the absolute right person for us to send him off into the world again. He is not afraid to bite and does not take corrections well. It will take the right person a significant amount of time to make a connection with Pepé. This will be a process that we would ask you to be fully committed to. Pepé would do best in an adult only household. He is ok with other dogs, but does misbehave from time to time. He will require a bit more caution with grooming, visiting the vet and being in public, so please consider carefully and make sure you are up for the challenge.
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Our Resident Sanctuary Dog
RIP Howard aka "Howie", 2004-2018
For 12 perfect years Howard was a member of our family. Howard was incredibly protective of his family and found himself in some trouble as a sassy 3 year old. We vowed as a team to keep Howie safe and the only way to do that was to keep him with his CCK&T Family.
The day he left us there was not a heart left unbroken among the staff and volunteers of the CCK family.
Howard lived like a king in our kennel and his incredible personality and ability to love will never be forgotten.
Howie meant so much to our team here, He was the best listener and many of us would use him as a shoulder to cry on. He was also incredibly protective of his family, we never felt unsafe with him around. But best of all Howie had a heart bigger than anyone could imagine. His love had no limits.
Our family lost not only our Shining Star, but our therapist, body guard, and our Best friend.
See you over the rainbow one day, until then.... We love you Howard.
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