Second City Canine Rescue

Second City Canine Rescue 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.

Thank you to everyone who showed up for us this Giving Tuesday! Because of your incredible response we reached our goal ...
12/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who showed up for us this Giving Tuesday! Because of your incredible response we reached our goal and completed our double match.

Your support has a direct and immediate impact on the dogs who count on us every day! Rudy, Heffalump, Nyx and Old Yeller are safe, comfortable and healing, with the chance to simply be dogs again.

Your belief in our work ensures that every dog who arrives at our doors is met with the care and compassion they deserve.

If you would still like to donate to our medical and dental fund, click on the link in our comments.

Some dogs need a bit extra help to get to their second chance. Rudy is a five-year-old terrier mix who needed quite a bi...
12/02/2025

Some dogs need a bit extra help to get to their second chance. Rudy is a five-year-old terrier mix who needed quite a bit of medical help from SCCR.

This adorable boy needed treatment for heartworm disease and a life-threatening fungal infection and hip surgery! Despite a challenging year, Rudy is in good spirits and has settled in with his new parents. He was even able to attend our alumni reunion this fall!

We spent quite a bit getting Rudy healthy and comfortable, but Rudy has many years of love to give his new family! Every dog deserves a second chance and you can help them this by donating to our medical and dental fundraiser by clicking the donate link in our comments!

With our generous 2x match up to $7,500, every dollar you donate goes 3x as far this ! Funds raised today will go direc...
12/02/2025

With our generous 2x match up to $7,500, every dollar you donate goes 3x as far this ! Funds raised today will go directly to our dogs' medical and dental care.

Heffalump ended up at Chicago Animal Care and Control with heartworm disease and a thyroid issue. We are thrilled that Heffalump was adopted just this past weekend, so will be surrounded by love and his family while he completes his journey back to health!

Heffalump will start his heartworm treatment soon; can you donate this Giving Tuesday to help offset the cost of his treatment? gcld.co/RZ4ra4g

Today is Giving Tuesday and all day today we are raising money for our dogs' medical and dental care! Old Yeller is the...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday and all day today we are raising money for our dogs' medical and dental care!

Old Yeller is the sweetest senior lab who was quickly scooped up by a local couple. Old Yeller came to SCCR with an ACL tear and some broken teeth. We paid for Old Yeller's knee surgery two weeks ago and will also cover his much needed dental to ensure he stays comfortable and healthy.

We love that Old Yeller will get to recuperate from this surgery in his forever home! Can you help our dogs by donating today via the link in our comments?

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow and you can help set our dogs up by donating to our medical and dental fund! Puppy Nyx (pictu...
12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow and you can help set our dogs up by donating to our medical and dental fund! Puppy Nyx (pictured) had heart surgery and is now doing fabulous and ready for his forever home!

Not only is the Nolan family matching every dollar up to $7,500, another local family is adding a second match of $7,500, so every Giving Tuesday donation is matched TWICE! Can you help us make this our most impactful Giving Tuesday yet? Donate here: gcld.co/RZ4ra4g

Prepare your heart… because these pups are unbelievably, ridiculously, stop-you-in-your-tracks CUTE. 🐶Each one is a bund...
12/01/2025

Prepare your heart… because these pups are unbelievably, ridiculously, stop-you-in-your-tracks CUTE. 🐶

Each one is a bundle of joy just waiting to make someone’s home a whole lot happier!

If you’ve been dreaming of a furry sidekick, this is your sign.

👉 Head here to meet all our adoptable pups: sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs
📩 Questions? [email protected]

Ready to help save lives (and snuggle some pups)? 🐾Our next and only Volunteer Orientation for December is on Saturday, ...
12/01/2025

Ready to help save lives (and snuggle some pups)? 🐾

Our next and only Volunteer Orientation for December is on Saturday, December 13 from 10–11:30am 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 make a difference for homeless dogs.

👉 Sign up now at sccrescue.org/volunteer and take the first step in your SCCR journey. The dogs can’t wait to meet you!

❄️🐾 Reminder: Adoption Event Tomorrow!Just a quick reminder that our Adoption Event is happening tomorrow, Sunday, Novem...
11/30/2025

❄️🐾 Reminder: Adoption Event Tomorrow!

Just a quick reminder that our Adoption Event is happening tomorrow, Sunday, November 30 at the SCCR Adoption Center!

📅 Sunday, November 30
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 SCCR Adoption Center: 570 N Smith St, Palatine

Come say hello to our sweet pups and see if your perfect match is waiting for you! ❤️
Walk-ins are welcome, or speed things up by applying ahead of time:
👉 sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

💌 Have questions? We’re just an email away: [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🐾

❄️🐾 Schedule Update! Our Adoption Event has been Moved to Sunday Due to Expected Snow on Saturday.We’re shifting this we...
11/28/2025

❄️🐾 Schedule Update! Our Adoption Event has been Moved to Sunday Due to Expected Snow on Saturday.

We’re shifting this week's adoption event to this Sunday, November 30 at our Adoption Center!

📅 Sunday, November 30
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 SCCR Adoption Center — 570 N Smith St, Palatine

Join us for our Adoption Event. Come meet our adorable pups and maybe even find your new best friend! ❤️

Walk right in, or save time by applying in advance:
👉 sccrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs

💌 Have questions? We’re just an email away: [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you Sunday! 🐾

Happy Thanksgiving from Gorgonzola and all of us at Second City Canine Rescue!We’re feeling extra grateful today for eve...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Gorgonzola and all of us at Second City Canine Rescue!

We’re feeling extra grateful today for everyone who supports our rescue: the adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, and cheerleaders who make new beginnings possible. You’re the reason dogs get second chances.

And of course, Gorgonzola (still looking for his forever family!) is here to flash his big cheesy smile and say thanks, too.

Wishing you all a warm, snuggly, gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!

Hi everybody, Wendell here!As you can see from my pictures, I have beautiful markings on my face and am just a cutie. I ...
11/27/2025

Hi everybody, Wendell here!

As you can see from my pictures, I have beautiful markings on my face and am just a cutie. I am a young friendly pup, maybe about 10 months old, and so far, I have loved everyone I have met.... human and canine.

I approach life with a little bit of puppy exuberance though am overall a pretty chill guy. I do well on walks on the leash, love hanging out in the yard and those little things called treats are yummy and encourage me to learn new things every day. I am pretty good at sit & down if I do say myself.

The nice lady taking care of me right now thinks I might be part Malamute, maybe part Husky? I vote for part teddy bear since I am so cuddly but either way I just know I am 100% adorable.

I am still working on remembering that I need to ask to go outside to do my business though with lots of encouragement I am sure I will get the hang of it soon.

Looking for a sweet, cuddly friend? I would love to meet you.

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

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Meet Moxie! This tiny sweetheart is full of affection. She’s learning her house training and doing very well, and she al...
11/27/2025

Meet Moxie! This tiny sweetheart is full of affection. She’s learning her house training and doing very well, and she already knows the “sit” command. Moxie loves her crate and settles in calmly when left alone.

Moxie is incredibly loving — she enjoys snuggling, being held, and staying close to her people. She also loves to play and explore, and her quick learning makes training fun and rewarding.

She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is great with children of all ages. Moxie isn’t picky about food or treats, walks nicely on a leash, and approaches the world with curiosity.

She’s still a puppy, about 10 mths old, so toys are a key source of happiness. Moxie is a smart, sweet, and easygoing pup who will make an amazing companion. She’s ready to bring love, fun, and plenty of cuddles to her forever home!

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

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

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570 N Smith Street
Palatine, IL
60067

Telephone

+18478075364

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