Second Chance Animal Rescue

07/15/2024

Can you help us help Dylan? This little kitten was found as an injured stray and spent over 2 weeks at animal control. Second Chance rescued Dylan and got him to an emergency vet Sunday to have him fully checked out, x-rays, wound care, FeLV/FIV check (was negative), distemper vaccinated, etc. Dylan has a chip fracture of his wrist and a deep laceration that started to heal. He went into his foster home today to be on cage rest and receive pain meds and antibiotics . . . and lots of love. Once he recovers more, he will be neutered.
Needless to say, this all came with a price. If you would like to donate towards Dylan’s $918.00 bill, please follow this link, scroll down and donate via any of the options. Dylan and we thank you in advance for helping.
https://secondchancerescue.org/contributions/

07/09/2024

Phoenix is a very handsome boy with beautiful markings and cute large ears. He is 1 year old and such a purrfect cat who loves people, playing, cuddling and being handsome. To learn more about Phoenix and to see if you might have the right home for him, click on the link and read more about him and how to contact us.
https://www.petfinder.com/cat/phoenix-72181772/mn/white-bear-lake/second-chance-animal-rescue-mn09/

07/07/2024

More great donations! Thank you to Feeding Furry Friends, Greater Good Charities and Chewy for the food and supplies to help care for the cats and dogs we rescue! We are very appreciative of everyone who makes this possible.

07/02/2024

🚨 Happy Ending! 🚨

Former Second Chance dog Millie is loving life with her new family. She recently went on a camping trip and had the best time exploring the outdoors and swimming!

07/01/2024

Prepare now to keep your pets safe over the long 4th of July holiday. Fireworks are already starting - more days of loud noises that could scare your pets.
On the 4th, please keep them indoors and in a secure area where they can’t bolt out a door if they get frightened (a bedroom with windows closed is a safe area). When letting dogs outside, be sure they are on a leash or within a fenced yard in case they get startled and be sure to go outside with them.
Play soft music or turn on the TV when the fireworks start, put a Thundershirt on them, for cats plug in Feliway a few days prior to the noise to help calm them, and never take animals to the fireworks.

06/30/2024

Thank you Feeding Furry Friends, Greater Good Charities, PetSmart Charities, and PetSmart for the wonderful dog and cat beds and to Manhatten Toy Company for the stuffed llama animals! We greatly appreciate all your work helping the nonprofits and your generosity.

06/29/2024

Are you looking to adopt (or foster) a wonderful dog who loves everyone, including dogs? Maverick is patiently waiting for someone to love him - he will relax with you while you watch TV or just spend time with you. Please read his profile and call Second Chance if you can give this adorable boy a home (651-771-5662).
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/maverick-71660674/mn/white-bear-lake/second-chance-animal-rescue-mn09/

06/22/2024

🚨 Spotlight of the week!! 🚨

Meet Sara! She is a 50 lb, 2 year old German shepherd. In true fashion of the GSD breed, she is very smart and attentive to her family. She is young and energetic! Which means she needs an active household. She is house trained and doesn’t require a kennel.

After being hit by a car and rehabilitated, she is ready for her furever home. She loves other dogs but doesn’t love cats. She is shy at first but is an affectionate dog! If you’d like to learn more about Sara, click the link in our bio!

06/04/2024

UPDATE - With heavy hearts, we want to let you know that Gracie did not make it through the surgery. Our hearts are broken.

GRACIE NEEDS YOUR HELP. Gracie is a 10 year old former breeder Maltese who we need to raise at least $7,000 in order for her to see a specialist. She needs to have a complicated exploratory surgery as soon as possible that could save her life. Gracie experienced serious complications after a spay and dental and became very ill. She is special in that she has a happy, outgoing personality despite living her life in a kennel environment as a breeder dog. Gracie is the sweetest little dog and could have many good years of life lived in a loving home after this surgery.
Please help us help Gracie. You can donate via PayPal, MightyCause or Venmo at this link (just scroll down), or you can mail a donation to our PO Box. Thank you from Gracie and us. https://secondchancerescue.org/contributions/

06/03/2024

UPDATE - Aries has been adopted!
Aries does a great job relaxing. He is looking for a home without children or animals - his preference is a quiet environment. Read more about this affectionate, friendly boy to see if you could be the right adopter for him. https://www.petfinder.com/cat/aries-71616201/mn/white-bear-lake/second-chance-animal-rescue-mn09/

05/30/2024

Carissa would like you to see her adorable four-week-old kittens.

05/22/2024

Can you find foster kitten, Jet, in this picture? He very quickly became best friends with the foster's dog. Maybe Jet thinks it is his mom. 🥰

05/22/2024

**Foster needed - Meet Forest. This gorgeous retriever mix is looking for a foster home OR a forever home. He is great with other dogs, gentle, and loving. Forest has a lot of energy and likes to play - another playful dog or an active family would be best. He's about 2.5 years old and weighs 55-60 #. If you can foster him, we will cover his medical care at one of the vet clinics we work with and the food and supplies needed to care for him. Click the link in our bio to learn more about him from his foster family in Texas - they say he's a treasure!
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05/17/2024

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 18 – 10:00 am – 1:00 -pm
Join Second Chance and some of our adoptable dog. There will be several other dog rescue organizations and many vendors. You may just find your perfect new forever friend. Doggie pools, treats, and swag. Fun for you and your dog! Stroll around downtown White Bear Lake and visit all the local businesses. The event is around the downtown square - Washington Street, 3rd and 4th streets and Banning.

Also, Washington Square Bar & Grill will be unveiling their new Doggie Menu and Doggie Brew at the event. Then, head over to 4 Deuces Saloon (back of Kellerman's Event Center) after your downtown stroll from noon – 2:00 p.m. to enjoy Tito's Handmade Vodka and Lagunitas Beer. Giveaways for dogs and people at the event.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555656464355

05/16/2024

Join us this Saturday from 10-1 at Dog Days WBL. We will be on the corner of Washington and 3rd Street with some of our adoptable dogs - stop by and say hello! The weather will be beautiful so we hope to see you there.

05/14/2024

Baby kitten Jet is helping his foster mom get ready for work. He fits so nicely in a Kleenex box.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the human and animal moms!

05/11/2024

Dog Days Downtown White Bear Lake
Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 10:00 am – 1:00 -pm
Join Second Chance and several other dog rescue organizations and many vendors. You may just find your perfect new forever friend. Doggie pools, treats, and swag. Fun for you and your dog! Stroll around downtown White Bear Lake and visit all the local businesses. The event is around the downtown square - Washington Street, 4th street, Banning, 3rd street.
Also, Washington Square Bar & Grill will be unveiling their new Doggie Menu and Doggie Brew at the event. Then, head over to 4 Deuces Saloon (back of Kellerman's Event Center) after your downtown stroll from noon – 2:00 p.m. to enjoy Tito's Handmade Vodka and Lagunitas Beer. Giveaways for dogs and people at the event.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555656464355

05/09/2024

Join us for a Meet and Greet on Saturday, May 11 from 12-2 at Chuck and Don's Roseville. We will have some of our wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes - Maverick, Tashi, Sergio, Cameron, and Murphy. Stop by and say hello!

05/04/2024

Congratulations to Carissa who welcomed 4 healthy kittens into her foster home yesterday. She and the kittens are doing great.

05/03/2024

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SAVING LIVES!
We are so proud to announce that Second Chance Animal Rescue™ is celebrating 30 years of saving animals’ lives and giving them a Second Chance at a wonderful life. We could not have reached this milestone without the help of our volunteers, adopters, and donors. Second Chance incorporated in May 1994 as an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit – we do not have any paid staff.
Since Second Chance does not have a facility, we place all our rescued dogs and cats in temporary volunteer foster homes until they are adopted into permanent loving homes. We are always in need of more foster care volunteers. Call us at 651-771-5662 to learn more about this important volunteer opportunity.
Please join Second Chance in celebrating 30 years of saving lives by adopting, fostering, or donating.

04/17/2024

Another cat hoarding case in MN! In this case, the woman is being charged with felony animal cruelty - 124 cats were found in her home in Crystal in Feb. The other case is this month in St. Cloud. If you suspect someone is hoarding, please report it to law enforcement for the sake of the cats and the person.
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/woman-charged-after-police-pull-124-cats-from-home-in-crystal-shawna-duffy-animal-human-society/89-bedfb905-e623-4c63-aa90-95774889682e?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR330RReAr4UyyFQnteHAWbBGok1YgyTOyyUZMgXFwu2BJ14m5etbuGgDN0_aem_ASkaPj_nKO7vc_woHdpxA6u85gN5sDu8ia7KoT3Yky0JLy8h_IPBj24mo-iRj7xbS6uDEsVAXdKrjGn5_2rtbbYl

Shawna Maria Duffy is charged with 10 felony counts involving mistreatment of animals in what appears to be a case of hoarding.

04/13/2024

Thank you Feeding Furry Friends, Greater Good Charities, and Chewy for the dog and cat food donations to help care for the dogs and cats we rescue! We are very appreciative of all the hard work everyone does to help so many animals.

04/05/2024

Update - Hank has been adopted!
Hank is looking for his forever home - he is such a friendly 1 year old boy who is very affectionate. Hank loves to cuddle and be part of your world. Read more about him at this link and contact us if you would like to meet Hank - https://www.petfinder.com/cat/hank-71201640/mn/white-bear-lake/second-chance-animal-rescue-mn09/

03/21/2024

Dog only Meet and Greet coming up on Saturday March 23 at the PetCo in Roseville in honor of National Puppy Day! We will have some “puppies with several years of experience” (like house training) and Pooches United With People will be there with more traditional puppies. Stop out between 12:30 and 2:30 if you’re looking for a new family member, or need a puppy fix!

03/16/2024

A huge Thank You to Greater Good Charities, Chewy and Feeding Furry Friends for the wonderful dog and cat food and supplies for the animals we rescue! We are so appreciative of everyone who makes this possible.

03/09/2024

From Bean's adopters -
We adopted 'Bean' from Second Chance in 2010. We feel like Bean chose us, as much as we chose her. She’s an integral part of our family. Bean loves her routines, rides on our shoulders, watches bird videos, calls us downstairs for TV and cuddle time in the evenings, and still loves to be brushed. She follows me up the stairs every night at bedtime. I’m pretty sure she understands English. Lol. After all these years, we're still obsessed with her and so is virtually everyone she meets.
The Peterson-Dols

02/26/2024

Happy Ending - from Zane's adopter:

"We are over the moon with our adoption of Zane, 8 years old and full of love, adventure, and silly antics!"

02/15/2024

UPDATE - both cats are safe. But, there are many, many more in need of rescuing so if you are interested in savings lives, please contact us.

One time fosters needed. We are in need of cat fosters and would really like to save these two cats at a local impound facility. If you can open your home and heart to one of these cats, Second Chance provides the supplies you will need to care for fosters. We also provide the vet care and, as you can see, one of these boys has frostbitten ears and could use some extra help from going to a vet. If you would like to learn more about being a one time foster for one of these cats, please call 651-771-5662.

02/13/2024

Adopt a forever friend for Valentine's Day. View our adoptable cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes. https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=MN09&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added