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Final Chance Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to taking dogs that others can't - we rehabilitate behavioral cases & place them responsibly in the community with full transparency.

12/10/2024

Can you help us bring the last 2 dogs out of the 20+ confiscated from neglect & animal cruelty, home for the Holidays to save their lives?

Big Max & Howden are terrified & unable to be touched. They require some patient rehabilitation that we anticipate to take at least 12 months. Check out their videos in the comments.

Please help us fund their rehabilitation & care. Let’s bring these boys home for the Holiday & start their new lives.

Donate today - we have $7k to raise & with your help we’ll get these boys home.

Final Chance Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

11/29/2024

Gollum came to us after he was thrown out of a vehicle. He was just a few months old so we couldn’t imagine why someone would discard him like that. As his quarantine came to an end & as we began getting him out with the pack we learned he was deaf (or mostly deaf), he had some neurological problems & some behavioral concerns arose. We immediately put him with some of our Mentor Dogs (shout out to Colby Jack- another FCAR) to help him learn bite inhibition & to be completely transparent, behavioral euthanasia was discussed. We decided to continue to work with him since he was so young & was showing improvement but with a guarded prognosis.

As time went on, one of our staff at ended up taking him home bc he developed pneumonia & as fate would have it that opportunity shed light on what an amazing fit they were for each other. Belle nursed him back to health (literally) & he has been “home” ever since.

All of this wouldn’t have been possible if we didn’t have the Mentor dogs to help Gollum learn appropriate behavior. What made this a bit more complicated is due to his neurological hurdles, “learning” from a human didn’t really stick with him - instinctually learning did though. And Belle’s soft energy really broke through to him - we can see the pure love he holds for her.

We are so thankful that y’all support our work so we can continue to offer dogs a chance like this. In a perfect world, every dog would have this opportunity & with your help, we will continue to offer this to every dog we can.

Happy Adoption Day Gollum. ♥️

11/26/2024

Reyna is really blossoming!

11/22/2024

Thank you all so much for your support yesterday! We are at 60% of our goal! We are hopeful we can find some donors to help us bridge this gap - fundraiser is still going over at givemn.org/Final-Chance-Animal-Rescue

The amount of support we received blew us away & filled us with so much hope. Sometimes rescue is hard - especially when the dogs we take in require more funding to help support their training needs - yesterday helped us remember that when a community comes together, even the unthinkable becomes a new opportunity.

11/22/2024

Why donate to Final Chance Animal Rescue? Because we take dogs other people can't.

Meet Chai. I met her when her family came to BK for training help. She wasn't a good match for them but they wanted to make it work. In an unfortunate series of events, she ended up on a walk without her muzzle on (precaution as the person walking her was working on leash reactivity) and reacting to a passing dog & biting her person on the thigh.

That was it for her. They had been trying but their relationship was beyond repair after the bite - trust was lost.

They reached out to let us know they had scheduled her to be euthanized as a courtesy as we had been working with them & they knew we are dedicated to the dogs & humans we work with.

When I read their email my mind flashed to a memory of her out in one of our front daycare yards. A family came up to pickup their dog from boarding & Chai saw their little daughter (she must've been 5 yrs old?). We were evaluating her still & I remember noting how much she changed when she saw that little girl. Her little nubbin tail was wagging as her hips swayed from side to side. She just adored that little girl.

And I knew that moment we could not let her die.

So we took her into rescue & promised her family we would find her a home. She is about to be listed for adoption now but we've had her for 6 months... which is the average length of time our dogs are with us. It may seem long but considering the fact that we only take in dogs that need rehabilitation, it is not unrealistic.

I tell you this today not to shame her humans - they did everything they could, and more than most would do (In full transparency, her humans have contributed a substantial amount towards her care & training with us)... but to give you a glimpse of why Final Chance Animal Rescue means so much to me and is so important for dogs that need a chance.

It is not unreasonable for rescues to not be able to take a dog that just bit their own human. And in a lot of cases, it is a good thing that everyone is not taking in dogs with behavioral hurdles. But what does that mean for the dog? Should they die over a bad call?

We don't think they should die. And if you are of the same belief, please donate today to help us continue to save them. See the comments for Chai playing her dog friends

11/21/2024

We have $400 in matching funds left! Every dollar donated up to $400 is doubled!

WHY DONATE TO Final Chance Animal Rescue ?

For Foxy Brown, who was adopted out by a shelter 2 years ago as a healthy 74lb dog - only to be found like this a few weeks ago. She is now on a re-feeding schedule with us as we work to undo all those wrongs & show her how amazing her new life is.

Give today: givemn.org/Final-Chance-Animal-Rescue

11/20/2024

We are looking for volunteers!

- Puppy crew (we have twelve 3.5 week old puppies)
- helping out caring for FCAR dogs at Blaine Kennels
- admin help (setting up PetFinder, registering microchips, adding vet records to our online system…)
- fundraising coordinator
- volunteer manager
- donation coordinator for food, supplements, etc

Hop over to our website & submit a volunteer app & we’ll be in touch! ⭐️ finalchanceanimalrescue.org

11/18/2024

ADOPT FERBILICIOUS - our honorary dog (🐈).

Ferbs has grown up as a “shop cat” living at & he is ready for retirement! This confident guy is super playful at 8yrs young & would love a home to call his own.

📦 litter trained.
🥘 no special diet required.
🐶 dog friendly
🐱 cat friendly.
😎 cool AF (walks on a treadmill).
🦜 he will eat your birds- no birds please.

He is neutered, up to date on vaccines & microchipped, full bloodwork panel was sent out this month (Nov) & came back with glowing results ✨.

Check him out on our website if you are interested/want to fill out an adoption application. His fee is $100 & is located in Blaine, MN.

Ferbs: www.finalchanceanimalrescue.org

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11/16/2024

We are looking for people to be matching fund donors for Give to the Max Day, to help us meet our fundraising goal this year. If you can commit to donating any of the following please let us know (or fill out the quick interest form below). Matching Fund donors commit to donating a certain dollar amount on 11/21 (Give to the Max day) & it helps us entice donors to donate as their dollars are doubled… for example, if you match $100, someone’s $25 donation becomes $50.

Sign up 👉 https://forms.gle/PXQFyuMhHJ1Rk3H39

Here’s what we’re looking for:

*7 donors at $1,000 each (1 secured!)
*2 donors at $500 each (4 secured!)
6 donors at $250 each
*6 donors at $100 each (2 secured!)
*9 donors at $50 each (1 secured!)

Donations can be collected at your convenience before December 1st.

✨ Remember, your contributions are tax-deductible! If you, your friends, family, or a business you know would like to make a difference, please get in touch. Together, we can transform lives! 🙏

We specialize in helping dogs that other organizations, shelters, or homes struggle to place due to behavioral challenges. As a smaller organization, we take on these incredible dogs, providing them with the professional training and behavior modification they need at Blaine Kennels. This journey requires special handling and expertise, which in-turn comes with an expense. Each dog goes through a behavior modification plan with a trainer and they are housed safely at the facility - these expenses alone would never be recouped with an adoption fee...which is why we rely entirely on donations to continue our mission.

11/16/2024

We are looking for volunteers to help exercise & enrich our pups once they have graduated their rehabilitation program (located at Blaine Kennels)

We are in need of help in the mornings, mid-day and evenings! You would be trained in & then you would take the dogs out on the property for walks, agility, to play, host small playgroups, get dogs on treadmills, slatmills, etc. We are lucky to have access to the equipment & property at (including the 1 acre fenced in yard 🥰). Duties would also include bathing in the grooming setup as needed, potentially feeding them.

Please reach out if you can commit to at least a few days a week (in an effort to continue providing consistency for our dogs). [email protected]

🙏🙏

11/14/2024

Tee ♥️

11/12/2024

🚀 We’re seeking generous matching funds donors to amplify our impact on Give to the Max Day (11/21)! Matching donations double the power of every dollar, making a huge difference for our dogs. If you’re interested in supporting us, please reach out or fill out the form before:

Sign up 👉 https://forms.gle/PXQFyuMhHJ1Rk3H39

Here’s what we’re looking for:

8 donors at $1,000 each
6 donors at $500 each
6 donors at $250 each
*7 donors at $100 each (1 secured!)
10 donors at $50 each
Donations can be collected at your convenience before December 1st.

✨ Remember, your contributions are tax-deductible! If you, your friends, family, or a business you know would like to make a difference, please get in touch. Together, we can transform lives! 🙏

We specialize in helping dogs that other organizations, shelters, or homes struggle to place due to behavioral challenges. As a smaller organization, we take on these incredible dogs, providing them with the professional training and behavior modification they need at Blaine Kennels. This journey requires special handling and expertise, which in-turn comes with an expense. Each dog goes through a behavior modification plan with a trainer and they are housed safely at the facility - these expenses alone would never be recouped with an adoption fee...which is why we rely entirely on donations to continue our mission.

11/10/2024

Swipe to see how Tee feels about being in rescue ♥️

Tee found herself on the euthanasia list this week - she was found tied up in her owner’s vehicle when they went out of town. She landed at a local shelter & was having a very hard time there. We got busy & got approved with the shelter so we could take her & were able to tag her in time. She’s a nervous girl that also needs to learn some manners and work on socialization. She is decompressing with us & then she’ll start a training program with our team at

Stay tuned for updates on this beauty 🫶

11/09/2024

“This dog was adopted 2 years ago from the shelter - a happy, healthy bully mix. She was found this past Tuesday near the landfill, Emaciated, broken and likely near death. They threw her away like trash. My heart breaks for her and what she has endured the last 2 years.”

Can you help us save her? We couldn’t say no.

Welcome to FCAR Foxy Brown! She is 46.6lbs today & should be 75-80lbs. She’s on a strict refeeding schedule as we save her life. If you’d like to help us support her upcoming medical care & care expenses, *along with whatever it takes to hold those that wronged her accountable* please donate now. We are a small group & rely on donations to continue our work.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Q5MGMM58V7VBE

Address

10193 Flanders Street NE
Blaine, MN
55449

Telephone

+16124831084

Website

http://finalchanceanimalrescue.org/

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Puppy Volunteers needed in Blaine, MN! We are looking for AM (as early as 7a), Mid-day and evening/afternoon help (latest you would be on-site is 7p) to help with 2 litters of baby puppies! Submit a volunteer application at finalchanceanimalrescue.org and we’ll be in touch! **Volunteers must be 18+

Quick Mel update…. Mel (now known as Walter) is doing just fine ✨

Mel was on a local euthanasia list due to his behavior & he had a bite incident (human) when being handled there. We really weren’t planning on taking in another dog this year without raising some substantial funds but Mel is Tee’s brother. When we pulled Tee from that same shelter we heard her brother was there so we kept an eye on him. So when he landed on the euth list, we knew the right thing to do was to help give him a chance too.Mel left the shelter this morning & we headed out to lead the @blainekennels Spicy Dog Pack Walk. We got to work right away! He did great & is now snoozin as he settles in ♥️Help us continue to do the right thing: givemn.org/Final-Chance-Animal-Rescue

We are at 40% of our fundraising goal for today! Can you help us make it? 🙏 Why donate to Final Chance Animal Rescue? For Niko. Who found himself at a local shelter, needing rescue. We absolutely adore chows & always try to have one in the pack. He was our hardest chow in regards to dog aggression. He has been with us since May & is now integrated with the pack! He is a happy boy who is amazing at the vet & groomer! He loves people! Dogs in n our care are with us at least 6 months on average & every dog has a training plan. Your contribution today helps us fund our efforts so we can continue to help local dogs in need. givemn.org/Final-Chance-Animal-Rescue

Why donate to Final Chance Animal Rescue on #GivetotheMax day? We’ve been working behind the scenes with one of our board members to save these terrified girls. We focus on local dogs but after seeing them in the shelter - & knowing they were scheduled to die - we couldn’t think of a better situation to set them up for success. Their rehabilitation will be long but it will 100% be worth it & this is why we exist. Please consider donating to support them & our mission today. Donate button is in our stories or go search Final Chance Animal Rescue at givemn.org to get your donation DOUBLED! https://www.givemn.org/organization/Final-Chance-Animal-Rescue

A glimpse of Tee’s day. ✨ Isn’t it crazy to think just a few weeks ago she was left in a car by her person, then landed on a euthanasia list at a shelter bc she was so stressed there… & now this is her life… 🥹❤️🥰Keep in mind this young gal is full of energy & is currently eating 7 cups of high quality kibble a day!! If you’d like to contribute towards her care, training, vet expenses or her food- you can donate on our website or hop over to givemn.org & search for us — we have a dollar for dollar match thanks to @blainekennels ! That means if you donate $25, we get $50, etc 🫶

ADOPT FERBILICIOUS - our honorary dog (🐈). Ferbs has grown up as a “shop cat” living at @blainekennels & he is ready for retirement! This confident guy is super playful at 8yrs young & would love a home to call his own.📦 litter trained. 🥘 no special diet required. 🐶 dog friendly 🐱 cat friendly. 😎 cool AF (walks on a treadmill). 🦜 he will eat your birds- no birds please. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines & microchipped, full bloodwork panel was sent out this month (Nov) & came back with glowing results ✨. Check him out on our website if you are interested/want to fill out an adoption application. His fee is $100 & is located in Blaine, MN. Ferbs: finalchanceanimalrescue.org PLEASE SHARE 🫶

We welcomed Karma & Reyna to rescue this afternoon ♥️ These 2 come from an accidental litter & although their humans worked hard to work with them, they are the remaining 2 with some behavioral concerns. They turn 4 months old tomorrow & this is such an important time in their lives, developmentally - we know the pack will help them out tremendously.Although helping these 2 is incredibly rewarding, it comes with a price. If you are in a place to be able to help us support their rehabilitation ($500 each) & medical expenses (estimated at $750 each) we would greatly appreciate anything you can spare comfortably 🙏. Helping these 2 girls blossom into great members for the community is priceless 🫶Welcome to the pack little girls. Donations accepted at:♥️ Paypal.me/FCARMN♥️ https://finalchanceanimalrescue.square.site♥️ Checks mailed to: 10193 Flanders St NE Blaine, MN 55449

Surgery day for our sexy boy Chance today! He was cleared for his neuter with beautiful bloodwork last week (except being HW+ but that is expected while we continue his treatment) If you’d like to contribute towards this expense (we’ve spent over $2000 on this boy to date, before today) you can chip in a few ways:🫶 Paypal.me/FCARMN🫶 https://finalchanceanimalrescue.square.site🫶 check sent to: 10193 Flanders St NE Blaine, MN 55449🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏