Second Chances

Second Chances Second Chances is a volunteer organization dedicated to the well-being of animals.

Second Chances is based out of Dickinson, North Dakota and works closely with the City Animal Shelter and local rescues for the purpose of protecting, rescuing, and re-homing as many pets as possible.

11/02/2024
❤️AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION❤️- Name: Pete - Age: Approximately 10-12 months - Gender: Male (will be neutered on 9/18)- Vett...
09/16/2024

❤️AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION❤️

- Name: Pete
- Age: Approximately 10-12 months
- Gender: Male (will be neutered on 9/18)
- Vetting: Blood work (healthy and FIV/FeLV negative), vaccines, and dewormer

Meet Pete, a tiny cat with a big personality. He has mastered making kitty biscuits and enjoys snuggles and pets, but is never pushy about it.

Pete’s background: For over a month, he graced us with his nightly trail cam cameos—just a blur of fluff as he casually avoided our every attempt to live trap him. But persistence (and Friskies Lil Soups) won him over, and we finally managed to trap him!

Now Pete has fully embraced his new life of luxury, chasing the occasional house fly and patiently waiting for head scratches.

If interested in adopting Pete, please reach out to Second Chances to fill out an application!
You can contact us via Facebook messenger or email! [email protected]

Update: ADOPTED! ❤️Tweety and Bugs are looking for their forever home! These sisters are 3 months old and were born outs...
02/28/2024

Update: ADOPTED! ❤️

Tweety and Bugs are looking for their forever home! These sisters are 3 months old and were born outside this winter but have adapted nicely to life indoors! Adoption fee is $50 each, but we'd like to see this bonded pair go together, so we are willing to do a special 2-for-1 deal! If interested, message the page or email [email protected]

Reasons why TWO kittens are better than ONE!
🩷One kitten can become lonely and bored
🩷Two kittens will help keep each other busy instead of always bugging you while you're busy
🩷You'll have fewer behavioral issues
🩷Having a pal will help shy cats settle in to their new home
🩷You save TWO LIVES instead of one!

‼️Subzero temps will be here by Thursday, January 11th. Please bring your pets inside. If you will not bring them in, ma...
01/07/2024

‼️Subzero temps will be here by Thursday, January 11th. Please bring your pets inside. If you will not bring them in, make sure your animals have insulated, weather-proof shelter and bedding.

🐾Second Chances in Dickinson, ND makes temporary stray cat shelters, which can be given out free of charge if you believe there is a cat(s) seeking shelter on your property. Please do not wait until Wednesday night to contact us - the time to act is now!

Christmas is the time for sharing, make a donation to the pet food bank by visiting TSC or Runnings to check out the giv...
12/11/2023

Christmas is the time for sharing, make a donation to the pet food bank by visiting TSC or Runnings to check out the giving trees!

12/08/2023
10/05/2023
06/20/2023

Beware of what you put on your lawn. A six-year study at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine found exposure to lawn pesticides, specifically those applied by professional lawn care companies, raised the risk of canine malignant lymphoma by as much as 70%. Dogs over 50 pounds in homes where pesticides and herbicides were professionally applied, or in homes where owners used chemical lawn care products to kill insects were at the greatest risk. Organic lawn care methods that avoid the use of toxic chemicals are safer for pets.

06/14/2023

If you think your pets needs medication over the 4th of July, now if the time to reach out to us!
It is natural for pets to be afraid of loud noises. The sounds trigger their nervous systems, and they can become anxious or afraid. Running away from the noise is a survival instinct. More pets run away on the Forth of July than any other day, so you should take extra steps to ensure their safety. Keep your pets some place safe and secure, keep a keen eye on them, and make sure they are wearing proper identification. If you have a pet that experiences extreme anxiety, please give us a call and we can discuss whether or not medication may be indicated to help your pet over the July 4th holiday.

04/28/2023
Say NO to poisons, choose non-toxic pest control instead!
03/26/2023

Say NO to poisons, choose non-toxic pest control instead!

This week our team received an adult Great Horned Owl that had been poisoned. With large pupils, instability, and the inability to fly/get around, this bird clearly was suffering. Our exam also showed that this bird was extremely emaciated, likely due to its inability to fly or hunt. While treatment is possible, when caught early, the bird unfortunately passed away within just hours of being in our care.

Exposure to rodenticides occurs when people use these chemicals to kill unwanted pests. Mice and rats, or possibly other animals, eat the poison, and then the birds eat the poisoned prey. Anticoagulant rodenticides work by thinning the blood and cause the animal to slowly bleed to death. A single feeding of an SGAR potentially contains enough poison to kill a rodent. However, it takes a few days for the animal to die, and in the meantime, they may continue to feed on the poison. During that time, they may be eaten by birds of prey, such as hawks and owls. Even after the animal dies, its carcass contains SGAR residues that can be lethal for scavengers.

For those looking for pest control solutions or hiring a pest management professional consider approaches other than ARs. Find out where the mice or rodents are coming in, plug up holes in the house or around windows, take away food and water sources, and clean out nesting sites—a process referred to as an integrated pest management approach. Your wildlife scavengers will thank you for it!

Did you know that rodent poison doesn’t just kill rodents? Dogs, cats, rabbits, owls, eagles…. Say NO to poison and opt ...
02/28/2023

Did you know that rodent poison doesn’t just kill rodents? Dogs, cats, rabbits, owls, eagles…. Say NO to poison and opt for safer, non-toxic methods (such as barn cats) instead!

A well-documented bald eagle in eastern Massachusetts was in critical condition Monday after it was believed to have ingested poison.

12/15/2022

The 2022 Light Fight trophy awaits her rightful owner! 🏆✨

THANK YOU to Four Seasons Trophies for once again donating a beautiful trophy base for us to adorn!

Providing the community with awards and engraving for over 40 years, Four Seasons Trophies’ new owners look forward to serving the community with the newest custom awards and to helping make your gifts for any occasion extra special!

⭐️Stay tuned tomorrow for the announcement of our TOP FIVE FINALISTS!⭐️

Enjoying the Light Fight? The competition is a fundraiser for Second Chances, an organization which assists pets in need. Consider donating any amount via Venmo () or Paypal [ PayPal.me/SecondChancesND ]Together we can make a difference!

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️Ensure the cats have a ...
12/11/2022

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️

Ensure the cats have a safe space to shelter from the elements. If you do not believe the cats have shelter, please reach out to Second Chances here in Dickinson. We can provide you with emergency styrofoam shelters to place on your property or inside an existing structure if you believe that is where the cats live. Message us with questions.

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️

Ensure the cats have a safe space to shelter from the elements. If you do not believe the cats have shelter, please reach out to Second Chances here in Dickinson. We can provide you with emergency styrofoam shelters to place on your property or inside an existing structure if you believe that is where the cats live. Message us with questions.

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Second Chances put together many styrofoam boxes to serve as emergency winter shelters, as shown being used by barn cats in the photo below. The boxes are stuffed with straw bedding and work best when placed inside barns, sheds, or other structures which can protect cats from wind and moisture. If you are in need of some of these insulated boxes, please reach out and we can help.

We also have a few waterproof totes for areas in town where cats have no other structure to go inside.

Please do what you can to prevent the unnecessary suffering of innocent animals! 💙

12/07/2022

THIS is why we urge you to be aware of cats who made need shelter. Second Chances’ volunteers make emergency survival shelters out of styrofoam coolers and we can give them to you for FREE. Please, just reach out if you think one might be needed. 💔

11/27/2022

Are your shelters going unused? If your kitty isn't sure about the shelter you've set out for them, here are some TIPS to encourage them to try it out:

▪️Be patient. Some cats need a lot of time to get comfortable with a new shelter.

▪️Loosely fill the shelter ½ to ¾ full of straw, a bedding material very attractive to cats.

▪️Remove any door flaps on the shelter. While doorway flaps help insulate, they should not be added until after your cats are used to going in and out of the shelter.

▪️Do not place food in or near the shelter. Cats instinctively avoid sleeping near food as it attracts other cats and wildlife/predators.

▪️Location is important. Place the shelter where your cats are already hanging out. More feral/less social cats typically want to shelter farther away from humans—the more secluded, the more likely cats are to use it.

▪️Place the shelter near natural cover (as opposed to out in the open) where your cats feel safe. Cats prefer to move along walls, hedges or other natural barriers and boundaries. Place the shelter under or up against a building, fence, tree, porch, bush, or overhang. We sometimes nestle them in the brush in the woods.

▪️Place the shelter with the entrance facing away from the wind, rain and snow. Facing south is best!

▪️Make sure the shelter is on a flat surface and not wobbly. An unsteady shelter could discourage cats from entering.

▪️It’s possible that your cats have another shelter where they feel safe. They may already have a shed, crawlspace or some other shelter they prefer.

▪️When all else fails, try a new location, but only after giving your cats plenty of time to explore and get used to the current location.

(some of the advice above courtesy of FeralVilla.com )

THANK YOU to the caregivers who have taken the time to build a feral cat shelter. Protection from the elements is critical, especially during the cold months, and your thoughtfulness will no doubt save many lives this winter.💕

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️Ensure the cats have a ...
11/26/2022

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️

Ensure the cats have a safe space to shelter from the elements. If you do not believe the cats have shelter, please reach out to Second Chances here in Dickinson. We can provide you with emergency styrofoam shelters to place on your property or inside an existing structure if you believe that is where the cats live. Message us with questions.

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Second Chances put together many styrofoam boxes to serve as emergency winter shelters, as shown being used by barn cats in the photo below. The boxes are stuffed with straw bedding and work best when placed inside barns, sheds, or other structures which can protect cats from wind and moisture. If you are in need of some of these insulated boxes, please reach out and we can help.

We also have a few waterproof totes for areas in town where cats have no other structure to go inside.

Please do what you can to prevent the unnecessary suffering of innocent animals! 💙

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️Ensure the cats have a ...
11/21/2022

‼️If you know there are cats living on your property without adequate shelter, please act NOW‼️❄️

Ensure the cats have a safe space to shelter from the elements. If you do not believe the cats have shelter, please reach out to Second Chances here in Dickinson. We can provide you with emergency styrofoam shelters to place on your property or inside an existing structure if you believe that is where the cats live. Message us with questions.
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Huge THANK YOU to everyone who came together to help make 70 Emergency Survival Shelters for cats! 💙

While the majority of these shelters are designed to be placed inside another structure (barn, shed, etc) thanks to some generous donors, we were also able to make 13 shelters with totes for stray cats without other options.

Together we can make a difference and reduce suffering this winter.

Dickinson's Light Fight is an official fundraiser for Second Chances! Sign up today using the link below!
11/16/2022

Dickinson's Light Fight is an official fundraiser for Second Chances! Sign up today using the link below!

To register for Dickinson's Light Fight, click the image below! Deadline for entries is December 4thFor updates, info, and for the Light Fight map, follow the Dickinson's Light Fight on Facebook! Contest begins December 9th with winner announced by December 21st!Needing assistance with feeding your....

11/15/2022

Donations and volunteers are a constant need for local animal shelters.

11/14/2022

❗️Medical update: vet confirmed broken femur and ringworm positive!

We ended our weekend with another medical emergency last night…🚑🚑🚑

🩼🏥This sweet little baby has a pretty serious injury to a rear leg. We don’t know yet the extent of the injuries but will know more as we get updates from the vet. Maybe broken, maybe dislocated - either way, this little soul has had a lot of pain in a short amount of time. 💔

💟Thank you to the kind heart that cared enough to swoop this baby out of the snow and find help.

♾️We are still swimming in adoptable kittens and cats along with the emergencies that keep rolling in.

➡️If you’d like to donate to help this sweet little smokey grey baby with medical bills, here’s the ways to help:

💸PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T95UD2GJSU554

🛒Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KYXU3XOP0UVZ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

🛒Chewy wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/bakken-paws_b74080035

📫Mailing address: Bakken Paws, 2625 3rd Ave W, Dickinson ND 58601

Link to apply for available cats and kittens: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/4738/generic

Styrofoam Coolers needed! Second Chances is in need of large styrofoam coolers to be used as outdoor cat shelters. If yo...
11/02/2022

Styrofoam Coolers needed! Second Chances is in need of large styrofoam coolers to be used as outdoor cat shelters. If you receive Schwann's deliveries, Omaha Steaks, or the like - we would greatly appreciate you saving and donating the coolers to use for this purpose! Please check out the photo below for an idea of how big the coolers need to be (cats must be able to fit inside). THANK YOU! ➡️➡️Also: if you have plastic totes you don’t want we’d be so grateful! They must have a lid that latches and should be large - about 45 gallons at least ⬅️⬅️

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