My Second Home Rescue

06/30/2025

Tommy is really adjusting well in his foster home, and you’ll find him either curled up next to one of the resident dogs, or bouncing around with something he found, deciding it’s his new toy. This little pup has the most adorable face and ears, is so interested to see what you’re up and will follow you throughout the house. Treats? You don’t have to ask twice.🙂

Tommy, 5 1/2 months old, 6lbs www.mysecondhomerescue.org

06/30/2025

MSHR community! Have you ever wanted to help with rescue but not able to adopt? How about fostering? We have two 4 month old puppies that are in need of a foster home due to their foster mom going in for surgery. They can go into separate foster homes.

If you are in the northern Colorado area (if further we can discuss) and interested in learning more, please reach out! We can definitely use the help.🧡

06/29/2025

Great advice! Get your pups meds from the vet Monday if fireworks are stressful!

Fireworks might be fun for us—but for our dogs, they can be loud, scary, and even dangerous. Here’s how to get your pup ready before the booms begin:

🌅 Start Your Morning with a Calm Sniffari
Plan a long, quiet sniff walk early in the day before the fireworks start. Let your dog stop and sniff as much as they want—sniffing is a natural stress reliever and helps them decompress.

🍗 Bring the Good Stuff
Stock up on your dog’s high-value treats (think: cheese, chicken, liver). Use them generously if fireworks go off during walks. You’re building a positive association:
Loud noise = delicious reward.

🌿 Hide Treats for Sniff Hunts
Scatter treats in the grass or yard and encourage your dog to “find it.” It’s fun, enriching, and helps burn off nervous energy.

🏃‍♂️ Plan for Extra Exercise
Use a long lead in the backyard for tug, flirt pole, or fetch with known cues. A physically and mentally tired dog is less reactive when the noise starts later.

🌱 Stock Up on Natural Calming Aids
If your dog isn’t on prescription meds, now’s the time to pick up natural options like L-theanine, lavender, CBD drops, Thunder Wunder H**p Chews, a Thunderjacket, or Super Snouts Chill Out H**p Actives.

👶 Special Note for Puppy Parents
Puppies under 16 weeks are in a critical socialization period. Scary experiences now can lead to lifelong fear. Go slow, stay close, and use lots of praise and treats to create calm, positive associations.

🏠 Create a Safe, Cozy Space for the Evening
✔️ Set up a comfy spot (crate or bedroom) with dim lighting
✔️ If you're heading out, close all windows, lock doors—no doggy doors left open!
✔️ Play calming music—search “Music for Dogs” on YouTube or try “Through a Dog’s Ear” on Amazon Music

✔️ Prep 3+ chews:

A lick mat with frozen peanut butter (soothing and simple)
A stuffed frozen Kong with banana, yogurt & PB (long-lasting & calming)

🐾 Don’t wait until the night of!
Prepping now means a much calmer, safer holiday for your best friend. Every year, shelters fill with dogs who panicked and escaped. Let’s keep yours safe at home, feeling loved and secure. 💙

06/26/2025

🐶 Your dog doesn’t know how far is “too far” or if it’s going to be too hot.

That’s your job.

06/26/2025

Sweet Schatzi had lots of interest but no adoption, but we know things work out as intended and sure enough, she has met the perfect family for herself. A genuinely kind couple who is ready to give a ton of love and welcomed Schatzi into their heart and home. It was an instant match and we are so excited for all of them!

Happy Tails, sweet girl!💝

06/25/2025

Hey, it’s me Kimber! Just sitting here watching my foster mom do some gardening and wondering what could help me find my own family. I mean I like it here, but you know that feeling…to have your own home, your own bed, your own everything.🩷

I promise I will work hard to keep you happy, as in general I’m a pretty happy girl. I love to learn new things, love to run outside so anyone who likes to hike, I’m your girl!

Would you mind telling others about me? I’m trying to be patient but some days, it’s kind of hard! I would even be open to a foster to adopt setup so I could show you how much fun I can be!

Summer adoption special: $100 off Kimber’s adoption fee
www.mysecondhomerescue.org

06/24/2025

Everyone welcome Tommy! This tiny 6lb, 5 month old chihuahua mix has joined the MSHR family with his sister, Tulip. Though small, Tommy approaches new things with curiosity and a tail wag. He’s a bit shy so initially was leaning on his sister, but now his personality is coming out and he’s such a playful boy! He is not afraid of larger dogs and actually follows them around, though having a smaller friend would be much desired for him. He’s also met the resident cats and ignores them.

*Outside he is all fun, and loves to run and check out everything. He is not phased by the horses or chickens on the other side of the fence and loves to run. Due to his small size and joy of exploration, a secure yard with no gaps (if one) will be required. He does get very excited when a leash comes out.
*At night, he sleeps well and quiet all night long.
*Housetraining is going great!

If you are looking for a small companion who would love to be your best friend, inquiry about Tommy today.

www.mysecondhomerescue.org

06/23/2025

Tilly spent the weekend helping out her foster mom with outside chores and loved every minute. She wants to please and loves to learn. She is eager to find her own forever family.💖

Summer adoption special: $100 off Tilly’s adoption fee

Inquiries/apps:
www.mysecondhomerescue.org

06/23/2025

Introducing Tulip! This tiny 5lb, 5 month old chihuahua mix has joined the MSHR family with her brother and currently learning the ropes of her foster home. Though small, Tulip is not afraid to tell the bigger dogs to back off, while also wagging her tail at the same time. She wants to play but also letting them know to watch her size. She’s also met the resident cats and ignores them.

She has been through a lot in her young life and would do best to have another small dog that she can bond with, and patience to learn her new environment.

*Outside she is all fun, and loves to run and check out everything. She is not phased by the horses or chickens on the other side of the fence and loves to run. Due to her small size and her joy of exploration, a secure yard with no gaps (if one) will be required. She does get very excited when a leash comes out.
*At night, she sleeps well and quiet all night long.
*Housetraining is going great!

If you are looking for a small companion who would love to be spoiled, inquiry about her today.

Inquiries/apps:
www.mysecondhomerescue.org

06/18/2025

**Transport Found!**

Transport Help Needed 6/21!

We have two 5month old adorable chihuahua mixes arriving, and we would be appreciative of help getting them from their transport to Loveland or Fort Collins. Please let us know if you can help!🧡

06/16/2025

It’s so important to keep your dogs nails trimmed.

“Oh rubbish....our nails don’t hurt when they grow.”
I hear you, but let’s look at why trainers, groomers, vets (really anyone who works closely with dogs) will urge you to please trim your dog’s nails or “claws”.

It isn’t always nice to hear but it is an important message.

What happens when your dogs nails are too long?
The toes can start to splay, they can spread our unnaturally.
This affects how the foot can move and place itself.

Did your dog’s toes once sit neatly and tightly together?
Have you noticed they now sit wider apart?
Notice those bigger gaps?
The foot isn't as compact as it one was.

Over time.... the toes can twist and they may have a new way of moving or walking, one their body isn’t built for and it can be very subtle and tricky to spot.

That new movement affects joints and muscles all the way up the leg.
Eventually.... it can impact the hips.
The gait can be affected as well as their whole walking style.

Why does this happen?
Dog nails don’t retract.
They stay long (and for long nails concrete walking may not help at all...it just means more pain).
Long nails can’t sink into hard surfaces.
The toes bend... the joints strain and the foot compensates in unnatural ways.

Will they show pain?
Some dogs will..... many don’t or can’t.
That doesn't mean they’re not in a lot of discomfort.

Pain often shows in unexpected ways...unwanted behaviour, movement and posture.
Pain that is preventable becomes a welfare issue.

We owe it to our dogs to help them live (as much as possible) a pain free life.

Yes...nail care can be hard.
Yes, some dogs hate it and progress can be snail pace slow.

However....we owe it to our dogs to not give up on them or their nails.