activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Adoptable Dog Listings Dog Adoption FacilitationMaintains and shares a list of dogs currently available for adoption to facilitate connections with potential adopters.
- Adoption Events and Placement Process Dog Adoption FacilitationOrganizes and staffs weekly adoption events and facilitates private meet-and-greet appointments to connect dogs with adopters. Offers a two-week foster-to-adopt period to assess compatibility, with partial refund of adoption fees if the placement is not successful.
- Dog Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rehoming Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes hundreds of dogs annually from local shelters and Baja California, Mexico, providing medical care, spaying/neutering, and behavioral rehabilitation. To date, the organization has rescued and placed over 11,000 dogs into permanent adoptive homes.
- Foster Home Network Operation Dog Adoption FacilitationPlaces rescued dogs in a network of private volunteer foster homes instead of operating a physical shelter, relying on foster caregivers to provide temporary housing and socialization. Adoption placements are supported through weekly adoption events or private meet-and-greet appointments.
- In-Kind Donation Program Shelter and Foster Support ServicesAccepts and utilizes donations of dog food, medical supplies, collars, leashes, crates, toys, cleaning products, and other essential items to support the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs.
- Rescue Dog Transportation Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueProvides transportation for rescued dogs to veterinary appointments, adoption events, and shelters as part of ongoing rescue and rehoming operations.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations Volunteer Coordination for Animal RescueRelies on a diverse team of volunteers to support all aspects of dog rescue, fostering, transportation, and adoption events.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community Volunteer Engagement community_volunteer_modelThe organization relies on community volunteers for various roles, including fostering, to support dog rescue and rehoming efforts, providing love, companionship, and guidance to the dogs.
- Comprehensive Adoption Program adoption_programThe organization facilitates dog adoption as a primary method of rescue and placement, employing an application-based screening process and a trial adoption period to ensure responsible, long-term, and stable placements. Foster caregivers provide crucial insights to match dogs with suitable adopters.
- Foster-Based Rescue and Care foster_based_careThe organization utilizes a foster-based model, housing rescued dogs in private homes rather than a centralized shelter. This approach provides temporary care, emotional rehabilitation, and allows for detailed behavioral insights from foster caregivers to support informed adoption decisions.
- Inclusive Rescue and Rehabilitation inclusive_rescue_policyThe organization operates a non-breed-specific rescue, prioritizing senior dogs and those with medical conditions, and provides necessary medical care through partnerships with veterinary clinics, all supported by donors.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes through an application process, meet-and-greets, and a two-week foster-to-adopt transition period.
Foster Program
Provides temporary care for rescued dogs in volunteer homes, including supplies and veterinary care, until they are adopted.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in various roles such as transportation, community outreach, marketing, social media, photography, and adoption event support.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Maintains an Amazon Wish List for donations.
- Amber Ray Partner — Executive Director of Second Chance Dog Rescue
- Annie Carlson Partner — President of the Advisory Board of Directors for Second Chance Dog Rescue
- Chewy Partner — Maintains a Chewy Wish List for donations.
- Christine Casagrand Partner — Treasurer of the Advisory Board of Directors for Second Chance Dog Rescue
- Jennifer Bennink Partner — Secretary of the Advisory Board of Directors for Second Chance Dog Rescue
- Our Supporters Partner — Collaborates with named supporters to advance rescue and adoption efforts
- PetSmart Charities Funder — Provides financial or in-kind support to Second Chance Dog Rescue.
- Petco Love Partner — Supports Second Chance Dog Rescue through funding or programmatic partnership.
- SCDR INC Network — DBA name for Second Chance Dog Rescue
- The Graham Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding to support Second Chance Dog Rescue's operations.
- Vicky Wade Partner — Vice President of the Advisory Board of Directors for Second Chance Dog Rescue
- private volunteer foster homes Partner — Hosts rescue dogs and supports adoption process through direct care and behavioral assessment.