Second Chance Habitat

20/11/2024

Beatrix is in a crowded shelter in Lexington, SC, but the staff members all love her and describe her as an "absolute angel"!

On the physical side, Beatrix is 32 pounds, five years old, heartworm negative and very healthy. The dog scanner lists her as a lab, spaniel and beagle blend. She has had all her vaccinations and except for her spay surgery, they thought she was ready to be adopted. She is described as very gentle and calm with very good manners.

She is sweet and social, walks perfectly on a leash and is great with other dogs. However, she became much larger over the weekend and the shelter employees were surprised to find that she is indeed pregnant! For now, Beatrix just needs a short term foster for two weeks or so until we can find a foster where she can deliver her puppies.

The rescue will provide a dog crate, collar, leash, harness, bed, dog food and anything else Beatrix may need in foster care.

Please comment on this post or email [email protected] for a quick response.

11/11/2024

Roxie came to us from a neglect case - emaciated, very sick and very sad. But it goes to show how some love and care can change everything. Roxie is going to require a special home that understands her needs and is willing to continue her care. She does have a financial sponsor.

We don't know Roxie's age. She acts like a puppy but has some graying facial hair. Because she was so abused - her teeth don't tell the story. Except that she was caged and wore her teeth down in some areas and to points in other areas trying to get free. We did a DNA test on her and she is 58% Siberian Husky, 38% Labrador and 4% Golden. So you can call her a Siberian Retriever or a Huskador!

We have some before pictures and current photos so you can see her progress. She will do best as the only dog in the house. She does fine with cats. And at this point, we would not recommend young children. But this poor girl has a wonderful heart and is so grateful for life now. She LOVES playing with her ball and stuffed animals. She is great on the leash and is house-trained/pee-pee pad trained. She is still very under-weight at 45 lbs and should be about 10 lbs heavier at least.

If you are that special home that Roxie has never known, please reach out to us by emailing [email protected]. Her heart is open to love and trust again if yours is.

10/11/2024

April is one of those girls that will just melt your heart. She came to us the day after she gave birth to 4 puppies in a dirt hole. She was the best momma - now the puppies have their homes and it's her turn!

April is just perfect in every way. She is gentle and kind. She likes to snuggle but is independent too. She is completely house-trained and likes to do her "business" on a walk. She's great on a leash and loves car rides. She gets along with other dogs, cats and children. She has her spurts of energy and will play with others, but also enjoys quiet time on her favorite chair. She doesn't dig or bark or jump. She is a typical hound and likes her food - and yours. But when you look into those soulful eyes - she can just melt your heart.

She doesn't require a large yard but does like to lay in the sun and your yard needs to be fenced. Although she came to us as a hunting pack dog - she enjoys the luxuries of life now. Vices?? She really has none except a little stubborn streak. April will require some adjustment period and can look as though she is timid. But she will come into her own soon enough and you'll know quickly that you are the lucky one to have found her.

April is around 4 years old and weighs in at 48 lbs. She is spayed, up to date on shots, healthy and ready to find her forever home. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in adopting April. She will win your heart!

28/10/2024

28/10/2024

🐾🏠 Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees/Shepherd Luna lost her home in a fire and needs a foster home! 🏠🐾

Beautiful Luna lost her home when it caught on fire and now she needs another place to live. She is a lovely three-year-old Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix who is good with other dogs and children. Because of her size (100 pounds), however, we recommend that any children in the home be 10 years old and up.

Luna is a smart dog who is eager to please and knows her commands. She is housebroken and crate trained with excellent house manners. She is fully vaccinated and heartworm negative. She needs a foster home until she can find another forever home.

Please email [email protected] if you are able to provide temporary housing for Luna.

26/10/2024

💖🐾 Kaia 🐾💖
American Bull Terrier mix
3 years old, 45 pounds
Fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, spayed, microchipped.

This beautiful young girl is Kaia, rescued from the Duplin County kill shelter on her last day two years ago, and she has become such a smart, well-behaved family member! Unfortunately, her human parents divorced and now the mom is working 24 hour days and Kaia needs another home where she can get more attention.

Kaia has so many good qualities, though. She is good with other dogs (and kids!), knows her commands and is excellent on a leash. Plus, she is housebroken and crate trained! AND if you get her close to a pool, she will show you how to have fun! She dives in after the "noodles" and enjoys playing keep away from her playmates.

Her mom says she will even sit and wait for her food until she is given the go ahead to eat. Not bad, huh? One other important thing about Kaia: She loves to snuggle! She's in her dream world when she can cuddle next to a family member on a sofa or big pillow. That is definitely her sweet spot!

If you would like to meet Kaia, you can see for yourself what a charmer she is. Kaia is used to having a big fenced in yard to play in and she will live her best life with that same environment since she loves the freedom of being able to run and play.

In her original words from the shelter:
"I'm Kaia and I came in as a stray along with Bari! I am a super sweet girl who absolutely adores attention! Especially.... belly rubs. They are the most amazing thing ever! I sure do hope you have plenty of scratches and rubs prepared for me! I will gladly plop down beside you on the couch belly up to receive them! I do know how to sit and I walk well on a leash so we can go to the dog parks or even PetsMart to get those squeaky toys, you know! I love to play with other dogs so a fur sibling would be cool. I look forward to our life together! If you take me home, I promise to be good!"

If you are interested in fostering or adopting Kaia, please email [email protected] or text Ann at 757-630-6181. SCH can provide a dog crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness, bed, anything she needs during foster care.

17/10/2024

💖🐾 Kaia 🐾💖
American Bull Terrier mix
3 years old, 45 pounds
Fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, spayed, microchipped.

This beautiful young girl is Kaia, rescued from the Duplin County kill shelter on her last day two years ago, and she has become such a smart, well-behaved family member! Unfortunately, her human parents divorced and now the mom is working 24 hour days and Kaia needs another home where she can get more attention.

Kaia has so many good qualities, though. She is good with other dogs (and kids!), knows her commands and is excellent on a leash. Plus, she is housebroken and crate trained! AND if you get her close to a pool, she will show you how to have fun! She dives in after the "noodles" and enjoys playing keep away from her playmates.

Her mom says she will even sit and wait for her food until she is given the go ahead to eat. Not bad, huh? One other important thing about Kaia: She loves to snuggle! She's in her dream world when she can cuddle next to a family member on a sofa or big pillow. That is definitely her sweet spot!

If you would like to meet Kaia, you can see for yourself what a charmer she is. Kaia is used to having a big fenced in yard to play in and she will live her best life with that same environment since she loves the freedom of being able to run and play.

In her original words from the shelter:
"I'm Kaia and I came in as a stray along with Bari! I am a super sweet girl who absolutely adores attention! Especially.... belly rubs. They are the most amazing thing ever! I sure do hope you have plenty of scratches and rubs prepared for me! I will gladly plop down beside you on the couch belly up to receive them! I do know how to sit and I walk well on a leash so we can go to the dog parks or even PetsMart to get those squeaky toys, you know! I love to play with other dogs so a fur sibling would be cool. I look forward to our life together! If you take me home, I promise to be good!"

If you are interested in fostering or adopting Kaia, please email [email protected] or text Ann at 757-630-6181.

09/10/2024

👉🐾 Important! Looking for a temporary foster for Luke from October 11th to 16th! 🐾👈

Luke is an incredible dog, described by his foster mom as amazing for good reason. He's sweet-natured, housebroken, walks well on a leash, and is well-mannered at home (he loves a good lap). Luke enjoys the company of other dogs and has even befriended the neighborhood cat!

Overall, Luke is a joy to be around. Endearing and charming, he could easily be a contender for "Best all-round" dog! He's also a great walking buddy and, as his foster mom mentioned yesterday, a helpful office assistant who loves to join team meetings and curl up in laps during calls.

At three years old and 47 pounds, Luke is neutered, chipped, fully vaccinated, and heartworm negative. Originally listed as a hound mix from Lee County shelter, he likely has a blend of other cute breeds.

If you need more info about this lovable pup or can temporarily foster him, please email [email protected] for a quick response. Let's help Luke!

07/10/2024

🏡🐾 Foster needed for sweet Bonnie 🐾🏡

Meet Bonnie! She's a combination Mountain Dog and Retriever mix with a soft, gentle personality. Good with other dogs, Bonnie is around 6 years old and is a gracious companion to any human. She is housebroken and crate trained and such a love to be around. She is grateful for any attention and will lie quietly in her crate. Eager to please, Bonnie will make a lovely addition to any home.

She tested well with other dogs and will certainly thrive in a home environment! At this time, she needs to be in a foster home so she can finish her heartworm treatment.

She loves to go for walks and is a great passenger in a vehicle! She has a very loving disposition and offers a calm energy to any environment. Bonnie is about 58 pounds, fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped.

She has very good manners in the home and she will make a great family dog. If you are interested in meeting Bonnie or learning more about her, please email [email protected]. Of course, Second Chance Habitat will provide a crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness and anything else Bonnie may need during her foster stay.

07/10/2024

🐾🏡 Lady is looking for a foster home 🐾🏡

Meet Lady, a sweet and well-mannered girl with so many wonderful qualities! She's housebroken, crate trained, and gets along well with other dogs—though she tends to prefer the boys—and even does well with cats! Lady is incredibly smart, already knows her commands, and walks beautifully on a leash.

This friendly and affectionate pup is both playful and gentle, but she also has her moments of being a cozy couch potato, making her the perfect mix of fun and relaxation. With her medium-length coat and calm, quiet demeanor, she’ll easily fit into a loving home.

Lady is fully vaccinated, spayed, and ready to meet her forever family, but she would be so grateful to be fostered in the meantime. Second Chance Habitat will provide a crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness and anything else Lady may need during her foster stay. If you are interested in fostering or adopting Lady, please email [email protected]. Could she be the perfect addition to your family?

06/10/2024

Say hi to Remus! He is a 16-month-old American English Coonhound/foxhound mix, and weighs a little over 50lbs.

Besides being so handsome, Remus has a lot of other great qualities. He loves to play fetch, but is still learning to bring the ball back consistently. Remus loves to go on walks and is learning not to pull on the leash. He is crate trained and completely housebroken, even knows to ring a bell to be let outside. He would do well at a home with a large yard so he can run off his energy as he still has some "puppyisms" and loves to do zoomies. Remus knows basic commands such as sit, shake, and stay. He's also very good at politely waiting for his food bowl to be placed down. He has learned to do well on car rides and likes to look out the windows as he travels. If you are looking for a companion who is lovable and eager to please, Remus is your boy. He is super affectionate and loves to be loved on. He will warm your heart and also bring laughter with the crazy things he does like tail chasing.

Remus does well with children though his high energy sometimes gets the best of him and he tends to jump while playing. He has done well with other dogs in the house, but he may be a better fit for a family without other pets. He has not been around cats or other animals.

Remus is extremely smart and eager to learn so he has the potential to be a "star" in obedience training! He is treat motivated, which makes training him even easier. Remus just wants to love and be loved. If given the chance, he will be your best friend.

Remus is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you would like to meet Remus or learn more about him, please email [email protected].

05/10/2024

🐾🐾 Niko Needs a Forever Home 🐾🐾

This adorable 16 lb fireball looks to be part Chi and part Rat Terrier. He is 2 years old, loves to go for long walks on the beach, chase a tennis ball, play with stuffed toys, and spend endless hours on your lap. A love love bug! He is UTD on shots and neutered. He gets along with other dogs and cats. He does have "little dog" syndrome with large dogs that he is scared of. He is standoffish with children - but I think he can be eased into loving older kids. He is house-trained and just an all-round perfect little guy! We do require a full application, home check, and adoption donation. If you are interested in Niko, please email [email protected] or [email protected]. Applications can be downloaded from the website secondchancehabitat.org.

04/10/2024

If you love garage sales, make sure to check out our friends in Foxfire this weekend! With over 30 households participating, you're sure to find plenty of treasures. Plus, one family is hosting a lemonade stand to support us—be sure to stop by! Don't miss out on a fun day of bargains and community spirit!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 8am - 2pm Come to Foxfire in Virginia Beach for our neighborhood garage sale, Fall 2024 edition! You know you'll find some great treasures, including vintage items, household goods, kids items, clothing, shoes and bags, and so much more! >>Participant info provided as a cou...

04/10/2024

🐾🏡 Foster needed for gentle Leia 🏡🐾

Introducing Princess Leia, a gentle soul from Lee County, NC! Originally named Princess, we gave her a little twist with "Leia," and while she may not have the glamour of a movie star, her heart and personality are what truly shine! Labeled as the sweetest and most gentle dog at the Lee County shelter, Leia has charmed everyone she’s met with her kind spirit and perfect manners.

Leia and her companion, Luke, were rescued from poor living conditions, but both have shown resilience and love, remaining heartworm negative despite everything they've been through! Listed as a hound mix, Leia is now spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. While her age was initially estimated at 9 years old, the vet believes she’s closer to 2 or 3 years old. Regardless of her age, Leia is an absolute treasure with a heart full of love.

She’s housebroken, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. Leia adores her humans and is always eager to please, making her the ideal companion for someone who can give her the love and care she deserves. She hasn’t had the easiest life, but she’s ready to find her forever home where she’ll be treated like the princess she truly is. In the meantime, she would absolutely love to be in a foster home, and Second Chance Habitat will provide a crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness and anything else Leia may need during her foster stay.

If you're looking for a loyal, sweet-natured companion, Princess Leia is waiting to meet you and start her next adventure! And if you are interested in fostering her, please email [email protected] or check out some FAQs about fostering on our website, where you can also find a foster application form.

03/10/2024

🐾🏡 Foster needed for beautiful Brodie 🏡🐾

How can you resist a dog like Brodie? With her sweet personality and loving nature, she’s ready to be the perfect addition to any family. This smart and well-behaved 2-year-old is fully housebroken, crate trained, and knows exactly how to let you know when it's time for a potty break. Left alone at home, Brodie is a true lady—no chewing, no mess, just perfect manners.

Brodie also loves her walks and is a fantastic traveling buddy, making her a great fit for anyone who loves the outdoor. And she’s wonderful with kids, so she’ll fit right in if you have a family! Rescued from Duplin County Animal Services on her very last day, Brodie has proven to be an absolute gem, grateful for her second chance.

Weighing 47 pounds, Brodie is a blend of Polish Hound and Redbone Coonhound, giving her a unique and lovable look. She’s fully vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped, so she’s ready for her forever home, but she would be very grateful to have a foster while she waits! Second Chance Habitat will provide a crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness and anything else Brodie may need during her foster stay. If you are interested in fostering this sweet girl, please email [email protected] or check out some FAQs about fostering on our website, where you can also find a foster application form.

If you're looking for a loyal, loving, and smart companion, Brodie is ready to bring joy and love to your life. Could she be the perfect dog for you?

03/10/2024

🐾🏡 Foster needed for Louie 🏡🐾

Meet Louie, a fun-loving, 3-year-old Lab/Pointer mix with a heart of gold! Weighing in at about 50 pounds, Louie is fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and ready to find his forever home after being returned to the rescue through no fault of his own.

Louie is a playful, silly pup who will keep you entertained with his goofy antics and endless enthusiasm. He loves to run, play, and engage with anyone who’s willing, making him a perfect companion for an active household. Rescued from the Walton County shelter in Monroe, GA, Louie spent his early life outdoors, but now he’s eager to be an indoor companion who can finally enjoy the comforts of a loving home.

This sweet boy is eager to please and has already mastered his basic commands. He’s housebroken, crate trained, and gets along well with other dogs. Louie also loves to play fetch—though he’s still working on perfecting the "return" part! He’s a fantastic travel buddy too, riding along calmly and happily in the car.

With his energetic personality, Louie would thrive in a home with a fenced yard where he can run and get his zoomies out. If you’re looking for a loyal, playful, and sweet companion, Louie is your guy!

Of course, Louie would love to find his furever family but he would be extremely grateful to be fostered in the meantime. Second Chance Habitat will provide a crate, dog food, collar, leash, harness and anything else Louie may need during his foster stay. If you are interested in fostering Louie, please email [email protected] or check out some FAQs about fostering on our website, where you can also find a foster application form.

03/10/2024

03/10/2024

Please say hello to Ethel, a lovely lab/pointer mix all the way from Abingdon, Virginia! She comes from a shelter with a high euthanasia rate so we are grateful to have her with us.

Ethel has a lot of good qualities besides her good looks. She is sweet and eager to please her humans--and she is already housebroken and crate trained. She definitely qualifies as a snuggle bug as well. As you can see in the pictures, she loves to find a soft place to land and cuddle with her humans.

Ethel also loves to play in the yard with anyone who will engage with her. Smart and quick to learn, she is a great candidate for obedience training!

On the physical side, Ethel weighs 48 pounds and is about two years old. She is spayed, fully vaccinated. and ready for her forever home! If you are interested in adopting or fostering Ethel, please email [email protected]. She would love to meet you!