Final Chance Animal Rescue

11/11/2025

A year ago we accepted Foxy Brown into rescue. She had been adopted out by a local shelter but then found severely emaciated 2 years later. She wasn’t lost. Her owners simply discarded her like trash. She was found at a dump. She was barely 40lbs when she arrived. Today she is a healthy 81lbs - so she has DOUBLED her weight with us & she is not overweight 😳.

Foxy is a great example of what does every day. She needed a safe re-feeding schedule, we monitored her bloodwork & then she immediately began building muscle with safe treadmill workouts. Foxy was right up our alley bc the shelter knew her well enough to know that once she was feeling better - she needed some training to work on her manners. And we did exactly that. Check out the pics of videos of her now 🥹🫶♥️

Foxy has cost us ⭐️ thousands⭐️ of dollars in boarding expenses for 365 days, a training program & her basic care needs. We will get $350 back when she is adopted. As you can imagine, that certainly doesn’t cover it. This is where our community comes in.

We are a small rescue - doing big things. We don’t have large corporate donors or grants. And to be honest, it’s not easy. It’s stressful. But look at Foxy & tell me she doesn’t deserve it. She’ll find a family that will be her forever & she’ll be a well behaved, giant muscle fat head bully breed out in our communities instead of a crazy, jump all over you & freak out at the sight of a dog kind of gal that she once was.

We don’t often get large donations. What helps more than anything is if our supporters each just chime in even $5. It all adds up. Together we can continue to change dogs lives.

If you’re with us on this mission we are working so hard to continue, please consider chipping in today.

If you’d like to help us meet our fundraising goal for the biggest fundraising day for us on this year’s Give to the Max Day (11/20) - please consider pledging funds as a matching donation… these help us sooo much as donors love it when their dollars are doubled 🙏 Message me or comment below if you are interested & I’ll send you a link to collect your contact info so we can chat 🫶

11/10/2025

Hello There!!! 👋 Tis I.... "Karma" ! I know.... it's ridiculous, but yes, I am still looking for my furever home. In the mean time a nice family has taken me in as a foster. They've been teaching me what the good life is ! ❤️ I am learning so much, and my fosters are loven having me. Here's what my foster mom has to say about me........

"Karma" has been in our home for the past 2 weeks. For a dog that has lived most her life in a kennel environment, she's done phenomenal. She had to learn how to use stairs, potty training, and is working on a healthy eating pattern. She has caught on really fast! Developing a schedule and structure for her in a home has helped her overcome new experiences with much ease. She walks light on a leash, is kennel trained, she is both people and dog friendly with proper introduction. My husband recently brought her to fleet farm, during their hunting open house, and she did really well. She has made great friends with our 5 year old resident dog, and has actually seemed to help him! He's an anxious guy, and Karma seems to bring out the playful more silly side of him ❤️. She has a fun, sweet, and playful personality, but also has an off switch. I am baffled why she keeps getting overlooked. "Karma" is all GOOD 👍

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/karma-75605235/mn/blaine/final-chance-animal-rescue-mn528/

11/09/2025

This momma & her 5 babes sat in a local shelter for 3 weeks… a shelter is no place to raise a family. Momma started getting stressed with her pups so they were removed from her kennel for their safety. Thinking of 5 little pups not receiving the very much needed guidance from their mom during this important phase of their lives just broke our hearts. We’ve seen firsthand the repercussions with unsocial, awkward & unaware dogs that develop behavioral hurdles down the road.

So our amazing team came together once again to foster as a community of volunteers. We did this last year for 2 different litters for — a total of 17 (that’s not a typo 😳😂) puppies at one point. We have a great system down & it worked wonderfully. 5 puppies is nothing compared to that 😂

Long story short- welcome Momma Honey & her 5 babes to the family. We have already had each pup assessed / temperament tested this morning & mom is drying up wonderfully on her milk production. We will be assessing her with her pups this week to determine if having her raise them is fair or not — and if not, our Mentor dogs will hop right in to get the job done. So far, momma is opting for a break from them & is not stressed in the least about being away from them.

Momma is happily decompressing & enjoying her one on one time with the team. Pups have been a delight! Very smart and actually on the quiet side!

More to come on this family! We hope you’ll tag along & watch this family grow up with balanced mentor dogs, our best dog trainers, dog handlers/staff at & our amazing volunteers. This family has an entire community behind them - it’s a beautiful thing to see.

If you’d like to contribute towards their care you can so here or:
👉paypal.me/FCARMN
👉venmo.com/u/finalchanceanimalrescue
👉finalchanceanimalrescue.com/donate

11/08/2025

We were contacted by vet clinic to see if we had the capacity to take in a young dog that was relinquished to them after they declined an owner requested behavioral euthanasia.

It was reported that a human was bitten breaking up a dog fight - they were unsure which dog bit the human, but they noted the dogs were eating together in a room & a fight ensued.

The veterinary team found the dog to be very friendly so they declined to euthanize her. The owner refused to bring her back home - so the clinic decided to take ownership & kept her for her a bite quarantine hold as they started looking for rescue help.

They called rescues but had no luck - they were referred to us to see if we could help.

We did not save this dog - the staff at the clinic did. They did right by this poor girl. Her face is COVERED in scars (I’ll get pics once she settles in) & she was just 11 months old. In fact, she just had her 1st birthday on Nov 1st — thanks to them. We are honored to be able to support this clinic’s decision & help this girl blossom.

Welcome to rescue Velveeta! 🧀 Only the best from here ♥️

If you’d like to contribute towards her rehabilitation, training program, regular care &/or vet care - you can do so by donating here or:

👉 paypal.me/FCARMN
👉 venmo.com/u/finalchanceanimalrescue
👉 finalchanceanimalrescue.org/donate

11/07/2025

Our goal is to provide every animal in our care a comfortable, clean and safe resting place with Kuranda ShelterBeds! These beds allow animals to feel at ease while they await their forever homes. ShelterBeds offers all Wish List items at a special donation rate. We have specifically chosen the items on our Wish List that work best for us!

Your donation will ship directly to our group and you will receive tracking information to confirm your donation has made it to us.

Why Kuranda beds specifically?
👉Kuranda Beds are the superior choice in shelters and rescues due to their durability and the added protection of a 1-Year Chew Proof Warranty.
👉Shelters prefer Kuranda beds because they are easy to clean and sanitize, minimizing the spread of infectious diseases.
👉The elevated sleeping surface helps regulate body temperature, both in warmer and cooler climates.
👉The orthopedic design alleviates pressure points on joints.
👉Quality sleep reduces stress which keeps animals healthy and feeling good while they are in our care.
👉Beds can be used for place training to help socialize dogs and improve their chance of adoption.
👉Kuranda is a small, family-owned company. Their beds are made in the USA, just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

If you’d like to help out one of our dogs, the link to order is:
📌https://shelterbeds.org/donate/402938

Thank you!

11/02/2025

Looking for committed Donors!

Nov. 20th is "Give To The Max Day"!

Your donations can be maximized by donating on November 20th!

Final Chance Animal Rescue is participating in this year's "Give To The Max" fundraiser during the month of November. Please consider offering a donation to help Final Chance continue providing resources and rehabilitation to the misunderstood dogs. The funds raised will go towards not only basic needs like food, boarding, and veterinary care; but also assessing and rehabilitating these misunderstood animals. This is a great opportunity to help us do more!

Final Chance Animal Rescue is excited to participate again in Give to the Max!

10/31/2025

Havarti, aka THE CHAMP, is in need of a bag of food!

The cost of his kibble is $59 before tax.

👉 venmo finalchanceanimalrescue
👉Paypal.me/FCARMN

Or feel free to ship a bag of High Plains to:

Arti - The Champ
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. He currently eats 1/2c kibble 2x/day and a bag is 26lbs.

Thank you!

10/23/2025

Dorothy needs food! 🙏

Wholesale cost of her kibble is now $59 before tax.

👉 venmo finalchanceanimalrescue
👉Paypal.me/FCARMN

Or feel free to ship a bag of High Plains Select to:

Dorothy
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. She currently eats 1-1.5c kibble 2x/day and a bag is 26lbs.

Thank you!

10/22/2025

Charlie needs food! 🙏

The cost of his kibble is $105 before tax.

👉 venmo finalchanceanimalrescue
👉Paypal.me/FCARMN

Or feel free to ship a bag of Element Open Waters to:

Chuckles
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. He currently eats 1/2c kibble 2x/day and a bag is 24lbs.

Thank you!

10/20/2025

This is covered! Thank you Lindsey!

Blanche needs food! 🙏

The cost of her kibble is now $59 before tax.

👉 venmo finalchanceanimalrescue
👉Paypal.me/FCARMN

Or feel free tNutriSource Pet Foodsrisourcepetfoods High Plains Select to:

Blanche
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. She currently eats 1.5-2c kibble 2x/day and a bag is 26lbs.

10/19/2025

This is covered! Thank you Rachel!!

Morty is looking for some friends to help cover a bag of his food🙏

Wholesale cost is $59 before tax. Our venmo is finalchanceanimalrescue paypal is Paypal.me/FCARMN Or feel free to ship a bag of High Plains Select to:
Mort Mort
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. He currently eats 2.5c a day and a bag is 26lbs

Thank you!

10/19/2025

This is covered! Thank you Tonya!

Chai is wondering if you could help buy her some food? 🙏

Wholesale cost of her kibble is $59 before tax.

Our venmo is finalchanceanimalrescue paypal is Paypal.me/FCARMN Or feel free to ship a bag of NutriSource Pet Foods High Plains Select to:

Dirty Chai Rottie
10193 Flanders St NE
Blaine, MN 55449

Please let us know if you can help and we’ll keep this post updated. She currently eats 1-2c kibble 2x/day and a bag is 26lbs.

Thank you!