Second Chance Animal Rescue

12/03/2025

Congratulations, Belle! She had five deep, rich orange babies this morning (the 5th one is under the others). Luckily, her foster mom was with her so she could cut and tie off two of the babies' cords. Everyone appears healthy, and Belle is a sweet, loving mom.

11/29/2025

Beautiful Belle is hoping she delivers her kittens soon.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a reminder what to keep out of reach of your pets. Have a wonderful holiday.

11/21/2025

We are so sad and angry to report another rescue that failed the animals.

A Watonwan County pet rescue is being investigated by authorities after reports of several dead dogs and dogs in poor condition on the rescue's property.

11/20/2025

A huge THANK YOU to all of you who donated to us on this day of giving. We really appreciate you and so do the animals and people we help!!

TODAY is GIVE TO THE MAX DAY. Please help Second Chance celebrate 31 years of savings lives and donate on this special day. Donate at this secure link – https://givemn.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Rescue-1
There will be Golden Tickets selected every 15 minutes for $500 and one each hour for $1,000 - that means a person who donates will be randomly selected to have either $500 or $1,000 added to their donation! And, at the end of this 24-hour event, there will be one Super Golden Ticket, adding $10,000 to someone’s donation! So, please make a donation TODAY. We and the animals thank you!

11/13/2025

GIVE TO THE MAX day is just one week away!
You can SCHEDULE A DONATION for that day or give on that day! Go to our link below to donate before the 20th and the money won’t be withdrawn from your account until Nov. 20, and your donation helps towards the incentives offered early giving days and on that day. Thursday, November 20, is the largest giving day of the year sponsored by GiveMN.org. Thank you from all the animals. https://givemn.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Rescue-1

11/09/2025

Foster kitten, Zen, decided to go lay on top of tiny, new foster kitten, Josie. Maybe he didn't see her because she is so small. :) Then brother, Benny, decided to join them.

11/06/2025

WISCONSIN - Ridglan Farms Agrees to Surrender Wisconsin Dog Breeder License and Stop Selling Beagles

As reported, Ridglan Farms, “America’s second-largest breeder of beagles for scientific research, will surrender its Wisconsin breeding license.” Under an agreement signed by company owners and Wisconsin’s La Crosse County District Attorney, Tim Gruenke, “Ridglan Farms will voluntarily surrender its license to operate as a ‘dog breeder’” and cease to operate as a “dog breeder,” as defined under Wisconsin state law, by July 1, 2026. Until then, Ridglan may sell its remaining beagles, estimated at 3,000. In exchange, the state ended the investigation run by Gruenke, who was appointed as special prosecutor, and it will no longer be able to bring criminal or civil charges against the company in relation to the issues under investigation. The company will retain its U.S. Department of Agriculture licensure. The Dane County Board of Supervisors had passed a resolution calling for revocation of the company’s state license on October 23, 2025, just days before the agreement was signed.
Courtesy of The Brooks Institute

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11/05/2025

https://www.kimt.com/news/minnesota-shuts-down-dog-breeder-for-selling-sick-pets/article_33883fab-e131-422c-afa7-293d05e03b3c.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawN3diFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnUjIxNGZUTUQ1UjFWNm9Jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpxU96q-tzIX77OIbdvst6o7UKhzX99t8n8hFVC0G4bOPGBN4xjp___N7LyF_aem_ZWa19Q3_EE6q0MOJGb4FLw&brid=lL7iC9x2iTwH_FNiy_3bOQ

Minnesota law mandates that pet sellers provide health and veterinary care disclosures to buyers.

11/01/2025

EARLY GIVING starts today for “Give to the Max” day held on Thursday, November 20. As we celebrate 31 years of saving the lives of thousands of dogs and cats, this is a great opportunity to help Second Chance raise much needed funds to continue rescuing the neediest animals - dogs and cats waiting at animal control impound facilities; dogs and cats living in filthy conditions; abandoned, sick, neglected and injured dogs and cats; and a wide variety of other rescue situations. We work hard to give as many animals as possible a Second Chance at life and companionship, but we can't do it without funding and your help. If you schedule your donation in advance of Nov. 20, the money won’t be withdrawn from your account until that day AND one $500 drawing will be given out each early giving day. Your donation helps towards the monetary incentives on the 20th as well. Thank you from the animals.
Please help - https://givemn.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Rescue-1

10/31/2025

Have a Happy and safe Halloween! Remember to keep pets in a secure area so no one runs out an open door.