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Second City Canine Rescue's mission is to rescue homeless animals and responsibly place them. Please contact us for more information at [email protected]
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We are always looking to add to our amazing volunteer group of foster homes! We also have many other volunteer opportunities if you are unable to foster.

12/30/2025

🐾 Adoptable Puppy Alert! 🐾
These sweet pups are looking for their forever families! 💕

💙 Bair (Male) – Confident, playful, and a total heartthrob. Loves kids, other dogs, and staying close to his humans.
💙 Friedrick (Male) – Curious, brave, and affectionate with expressive eyes and classic puppy charm.
💖 Joy (Female) – Calm, snuggly, and gentle beyond her weeks—pure comfort in puppy form.
💖 Magda (Female) – A tiny explorer with a big personality, a little sass, and lots of cuddles to give.
💖 Merry (Female) – Full of cheer, puppy kisses, and cozy cuddles. She truly lives up to her name.
💖 Noel (Female) – A soft, loving sweetheart who adores being held and melts right into your arms.

All puppies are around 8–9 weeks old and ready to grow, learn, and love with their forever families. 💕
To apply visit: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs
Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/30/2025

Lovebug is about 3.5-month-old Pit Bull Terrier whose name couldn’t be more perfect—because all this little guy truly wants is love. With his striking black-and-white coat, big patchy markings, and speckles that seem to be darkening as he grows, Lovebug is as handsome as he is sweet. He’s social, confident, and laid-back, with a gentle nature that makes him an instant favorite with everyone he meets—especially kids.

Despite being a young puppy, Lovebug is refreshingly low-energy. He’s perfectly content to curl up in your arms or snuggle beside you for a long TV binge (holiday marathons included). Being held is one of his favorite things, and if there’s another dog around, even better—he loves curling up and napping with his big dog friends. Because of this, he’d thrive in a home with another dog to keep him company and share those cozy moments.

Lovebug enjoys toys… and shoes (a habit he’s actively working on). He’s not a fan of cold weather, which has made potty training a little tricky, but he’s making steady progress. He can also be a bit vocal in his crate, though overall he’s been an incredibly easy, sweet, and loving puppy.

If you’re looking for a cuddly, affectionate pup who wants nothing more than to love and be loved, Lovebug is ready to curl right into your heart.

To apply head to: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs
Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/30/2025

Meet Hansel, the smartest little recruit you’ll ever meet! Hansel is a fast-learning superstar who mastered "sit," "no," and the house rules in record time. He’s a total toy connoisseur who immediately claimed the toy box as his kingdom. While he’s a bit of a professional toy destroyer (he loves a good chewing challenge!), he’s a polite boy who is happy to share his treasures with others. He’s almost fully house-trained and has even learned to scratch at the door when he needs to go out!

Thought to be around 9 months old, this friendly boy is a social butterfly who gets along great with other dogs. He’s currently living with two 60lb foster siblings and loves to play, though he’s a bit of a "treat thief" if you aren’t looking! Hansel is an outdoor enthusiast whose favorite hobby is carrying his toys outside one by one to create a masterpiece pile in the yard. He has plenty of puppy energy and would thrive with an active family or a doggy sibling to keep him busy.

When the human leaves the house, Hansel seems to have quite a bit to say from his crate so a home with shared walls might not be the best fit.

At the end of a busy day, Hansel settles into his crate, after a few minutes. He’s a sensitive soul who is brave once he knows he’s safe, and while he likes to cuddle on his own terms, he would secretly love to trade his crate for a spot in your bed. If you’re looking for a clever, wiggly, and fun-loving companion to brighten your home, Hansel is ready to report for duty!

To apply head to: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs
Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/30/2025

Imogen is a gentle little soul who seems to float through life on quiet paws. At 14 years young, this sweet girl has perfected the art of calm companionship—she’s soft, serene, and radiates an almost angelic peace wherever she rests. If you’re looking for a dog who brings tranquility and warmth into your home, Imogen is your girl.

Imogen is wonderfully easygoing and happy just being near her people. She adores lap time, gentle scratches, and loving attention when she’s awake, though she’s equally content spending much of her day napping sweetly in her cozy bed. She never barks, has no bad habits, and is beautifully well-behaved when left alone—no crate required.

This precious girl is hard of hearing, which only adds to her peaceful nature. She doesn’t need commands to thrive—just routine, patience, and love. Imogen does best on the lower level of the home and prefers to avoid stairs, snow, mud, and other tricky surfaces. She enjoys being outside when the weather is kind, especially if there’s a clear, shoveled path for her to stroll.

Imogen is indifferent to other dogs, unfazed by the world around her, and simply asks for a soft place to land and a gentle human to love. She’s an old soul with a heart full of quiet devotion—ready to be someone’s little guardian angel at home.

To apply head to: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/30/2025

Save the date - Bow Wow Bingo is BACK! Join us on March 7th for bingo games, raffles, and more, all benefitting SCCR! This event sold out FAST last year, so mark your calendars today.

Tickets go on sale January 12th!

12/29/2025

Looking for a snuggle buddy for the new year and beyond? 🥰🐾

These pups have made their New Year’s resolution: steal your couch, hog your blankets, and love you forever. ❤️

These dogs are dreaming of cozy homes, warm cuddles, and a lifetime of love and tail wags. 🐶✨
👉 Meet all our adoptable dogs and apply: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs
💌 Questions? Email us anytime: [email protected]

12/29/2025

Say hello to Maggie Mae, a scruffy little sweetheart with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This 9-month-old girl is equal parts cuddly and spunky. A total wanna-be lap dog, she loves following her people from room to room and soaking up all the affection.

Maggie gets along great with dogs, adores gentle kids, and loves to romp outside (fetch is still a work in progress 😄). She’s learning her house manners, does well in a crate after a short protest, and already knows “sit” and “go potty.”

She’s hoping her next big hit is a forever home full of love, cuddles, and good vibes. 🐶❤️

To apply head to: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/29/2025

New year, new chance to make a life-saving difference (and snuggle some pups)! 🐾
Kick off the new year by giving back at our Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, January 10 from 10:00–11:15am at the SCCR Adoption Center (570 N Smith St., Palatine).
There’s a role for everyone:
🏡 Open your home as a foster
🐕‍🦺 Walk and love on dogs at our Adoption Center
🎉 Support adoption events and fundraisers
🚗 Give dogs a lift to safety
No matter your schedule, YOU can help start the year by changing a homeless dog’s life.
👉 Sign up now at sccrescue.org/volunteer and take the first step in your SCCR journey. The dogs can’t wait to meet you!

12/28/2025

Meet Helles (pronounced L-us)!

Named after the classic German-style Helles lager—known for being bright, light, and beautifully smooth—this girl lives up to her name in both looks and spirit. With her soft, light-colored coat and gentle presence, Helles is like sunshine poured into a fluffy glass. Around 11 months old, a Great Pyrenees mix who adores the cold, she truly shines outdoors, where her favorite party trick is doing joyful bunny hops in the snow when excitement bubbles over.

Helles is a social, playful pup who absolutely loves other dogs and would thrive with a canine companion who can keep up with her energy. She’s fully house-trained, happily crate-trained, and settles in well for long, cozy nights of sleep. She enjoys learning and already knows several cues like sit, down, touch, and go potty. True to her Pyrenees roots, she does enjoy using her voice—whether it’s commenting on squirrels, mysterious sounds, or absolutely nothing at all.

Because every good brew comes with care instructions, it’s important to know that Helles has sensitivities around her head and neck. She’s most comfortable when handled using a harness rather than a collar, and she prefers pets that come from the side instead of over her head. She’s also still building confidence with stairs, so a home with minimal stairs (or patient support) would be ideal as she continues gaining sure-footed confidence.

Helles will do best with patient, dog-savvy adopters who let her warmup at her own pace, especially with new people. Tossing treats, giving her space, and allowing trust to ferment naturally works wonders. In the right home, Helles isn’t just a light lager—she’s a full-bodied companion with sparkle, loyalty, and a heart that’s absolutely worth savoring.

To apply head to: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

12/27/2025

There’s still time to make a meaningful impact in 2025 and it starts with something simple!

Supporting our supplies wish lists is an easy, direct way to help dogs in foster care and the incredible people who open their hearts and homes to them.

By helping us check off items from our wish lists, you ensure our amazing fosters can focus on what matters most—providing love, comfort, and care—without worrying about the cost of everyday essentials.

🛒 Chewy: https://bit.ly/48rmjIf
🛒 Amazon: https://bit.ly/3LNJDr3

We are so grateful for your support!

12/26/2025

This holiday season, give a dog the gift of home and receive unconditional love in return! 🐾

Our adoptable pups are ready for cozy couches, belly rubs, and forever families. Stop by this Saturday to meet some truly special dogs who could make your days brighter.

📍 PetSmart – 1440 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg
📅 10 AM – 1 PM

No appointment needed! You can submit an application ahead of time:
👉 sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

📧 Questions? We’re happy to help: [email protected]

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from your furry friends at Second City Canine Rescue, including adoptable Sundance! Thanks to your support, SCCR has placed 508 dogs in their forever homes this year. None of this happens without the support and generosity of people like you!

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570 N Smith Street
Palatine, IL
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+18478075364

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http://www.sccrescue.org/

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