Partner With Us

Keep dogs with their families—together.
We partner with veterinary clinics, rescues/fosters, boarding facilities, pet retailers, and community groups to bridge short-term crises with practical help.

[Become a Partner]

Who We Partner With

  • Veterinary clinics & ERs (nationwide vet aid)

  • DFW rescues & foster networks (temporary boarding)

  • Boarding/Daycare facilities (DFW & nearby counties)

  • Pet supply retailers & pantries (food support)

  • Community orgs (DV services, shelters, disaster response)

  • Corporate sponsors (program funding & product donations)

What Second Leash Provides

  • Rapid assistance for qualifying dog-owning families in short-term hardship

  • Direct, third-party payment to your clinic/facility/retailer (no cash to individuals)

  • Simple placement coordination (boarding/foster) with clear start/end dates

  • Case documentation (estimate, approvals, contact) and a single point of contact

  • Public recognition (optional) on our site and stories

What We Ask of Partners

  • Accept third-party payment (card on file, portal, or phone auth)

  • Basic reporting: dates of service, itemized invoice/receipt, brief outcome note

  • Humane standards & safety; adhere to local laws and veterinary guidance

  • Confidentiality for sensitive cases (we keep foster/home addresses private)

  • Preferred: nonprofit/partner rates or sponsored nights/items when possible.

How Partnership Works

  1. Apply: Submit the brief partner form.

  2. Intro call: 15–20 minutes to confirm scope, contact methods, and billing.

  3. MOU: We issue a simple Memorandum of Understanding (roles, payment flow, confidentiality, emergency vet authorization).

  4. Go live: We add you to our referral network and begin coordinating cases.

  5. Ongoing: Quick case emails/texts; invoices paid directly; periodic impact updates.

Program Areas

Veterinary Clinics (Nationwide)

  • Small, rapid grants (typically up to $250, more case-by-case) toward urgent exams, meds, diagnostics, or essential procedures.

  • We verify estimates and pay the clinic directly.
    Ideal partner fit: accepts third-party payment; willing to share a brief medical note and itemized invoice.

Temporary Boarding & Foster (DFW Only)

  • Short-term stays (3–14 nights, extendable case-by-case) via boarding partners or screened rescues/fosters.

  • We coordinate intake, required vaccines as needed, and reunification timing.
    Ideal partner fit: safe, humane housing; clear intake notes; updates as needed.

Pet Food Support (North Texas + when possible by shipment)

  • Prepaid retail pickup, partner pantry, or ship-if-possible for short-term food/supplies.
    Ideal partner fit: retailers/pantries that can accept third-party payment or scheduled pickup.

Ready to Partner?

[Become a Partner]
We typically reply within 2 business days.

Prefer email? partner@secondleashfoundation.org