NYC Second Chance Rescue

NYC Second Chance Rescue We are a 501(c)(3) animal rescue offering second chances to dogs and cats in need. Together we are advocates, rescuers, and educators.

Second Chance Rescue was founded in 2009 on the unwavering belief that all animals deserve love and compassion. We are a lifeline for thousands of cats and dogs suffering from abuse, neglect, and homelessness. We are 100% not-for-profit, relying solely on donations from the public. Our vision is to help create a world where animals are cherished, respected, and free from unnecessary suffering. We

strive to reduce euthanasia rates and support an overburdened shelter system through education, community outreach, and compassionate care. Together, we make a difference. Why do we do what we do? . To adopt from us or foster with us, please visit nycsecondchancerescue.org

Mailing address:
Second Chance Rescue
PO Box 570701
Whitestone, NY 11357

12/14/2025

🇮🇹🎄 Big thanks to for fueling the day with delicious paninis and to for providing a warm and safe space where our pups could meet the community 🐾

Days like this are made possible by compassion and a whole lot of amóre. Endless thanks to our volunteers, transporters, and fosters who help our pups show up and shine their brightest 🌟

Check out nycscr.org to see all of our adorable adoptables waiting to find a home for the holidays.

Remeber to adopt...its good for the neighborhood 😉🫶

12/13/2025

❤️ Yesterday, we asked for your help to save Girl Girl after she was shot by a deer hunter in a cruel and senseless act of violence. She spent two painful days in the hospital without receiving the care she urgently needed because her owner did not have the financial means to cover treatment. Heartbroken, her owner begged us for help - and we could not say no.

Girl Girl underwent surgery yesterday, and her injured leg had to be amputated to save her life. Today, despite everything she has endured, she is standing, alert, and even wagging her tail. Dogs are incredibly resilient, but no animal should ever have to survive this kind of cruelty.

The sheriff on this case, an animal lover himself, is deeply disturbed by what was done to Girl Girl and continues to actively search for the person responsible. This was not an accident - it was a crime, and Girl Girl deserves justice.

If she continues to do well, Girl Girl is expected to be reunited with her owner as early as tomorrow.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to our community for making her survival possible. Because of you, Girl Girl is alive today. 💙🐾

To donate:
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -SCR (Under Charities not People)
***Beware of imposter accounts on Venmo that vary slightly in name. **

🐾 Our little David is ready to bust out of the hospital and straight into a loving home! As you can see, the swelling ha...
12/12/2025

🐾 Our little David is ready to bust out of the hospital and straight into a loving home! As you can see, the swelling has gone down - revealing just how small he is and how incredible it is that he survived his cruel ordeal.

David is 4months old, friendly, playful and oh so curious about the world around him.

Now, David is looking for a foster or adopter so he can spend the holidays safe, loved and surrounded by a family of his own. If you are ready to welcome this incredibly happy and goofy survivor into your life, he is ready for you 💕

📍Apply to foster or adopt David below ⬇️
We foster and adopt within 4 to 6 hours of NYC

🐾 Meet Murray! This sweet boy is dreaming of finding his forever home this holiday season. He was found with his sibling...
12/12/2025

🐾 Meet Murray! This sweet boy is dreaming of finding his forever home this holiday season. He was found with his siblings abandoned at a dumpster but despite his rough start, Murry is as sweet as can be 💕

He is:
People friendly
Dog friendly
Social, playful and adventurous
7months old

If you are looking to add an adorable and loyal companion to your family, stop by and to meet Murray tomorrow! He'll be waiting 💕

✨ The Rescue Calendar is the best gift for 2026 and we’re so honored to be part of it! 💙 This year’s calendar features...
12/11/2025

✨ The Rescue Calendar is the best gift for 2026 and we’re so honored to be part of it! 💙 This year’s calendar features six incredible rescue organizations, and our very own Oreo and Leo proudly represent April and July.

Oreo is still waiting for his forever family… and Leo is now happily adopted! 🐾💖

So if you're looking for a meaningful holiday gift, then this calendar is it. 100% of proceeds support the six participating rescues - every purchase helps save lives.

🎁 Grab your copy at the link below⬇️

A huge thank-you to for donating over $1 million to rescues worldwide 🌍💞 Together, we’re creating real change - one rescued animal at a time.

💔We are absolutely outraged and heartbroken. A couple of days ago, a beloved dog named Girl Girl was shot in the leg by ...
12/11/2025

💔We are absolutely outraged and heartbroken. A couple of days ago, a beloved dog named Girl Girl was shot in the leg by a deer hunter, leaving her in unimaginable pain. Her disabled owner has been desperate, spending days frantically searching for anyone who could help her. She used the little money she had to get Girl Girl to a veterinarian, but the situation is far more severe than anyone expected.

The sheriff has been involved and is actively working to locate the person responsible. There is no possible way Girl Girl could ever be mistaken for a deer. What happened to her is senseless, cruel, and absolutely unacceptable.

X-rays revealed devastating injuries: Girl Girl’s leg is completely shattered. The bones are destroyed. Nothing is repairable. The only chance she has to survive is an emergency amputation surgery, and without it, she will not make it.

Girl Girl has been suffering for days, and she is still fighting to hold on. We refuse to let her continue this agony without stepping in. We are doing everything we can to save her life, but we cannot do this alone. The cost of her surgery is immediate and overwhelming, and we need the support of our community now more than ever.

Please donate if you can, and share this post to help Girl Girl.

Will share an update with you as soon as we can.
To donate:
http://nycscr.org/donate
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -SCR (Under Charities not People)
***Beware of imposter accounts on Venmo that vary slightly in name. **

📣 Westchester Area check in! Our rescue pups travel to several adoption events in the county, and having extra hands mak...
12/11/2025

📣 Westchester Area check in! Our rescue pups travel to several adoption events in the county, and having extra hands makes all the difference for them. From helping set up, to walking dogs, to greeting potential adopters - it’s all lifesaving work. 💕

If you’ve been wanting to get involved, this is the perfect way to make an impact. Even a couple of hours means the world to our dogs.

If you would like to become a part of our volunteer team, apply below! Thank you 🫶

📍nycscr.org/volunteer

12/11/2025

All Brandy wants for Christmas… is a home to call her own. 🎄✨

At just 35 lbs of sweetness, Brandy is the kind of girl who would happily curl up by your tree, snooze through holiday movies, and trot around the yard in the crisp winter air. She’s dog-friendly, cat-experienced, gentle, and has the cutest little wobble from an old injury - but trust us, it does nothing to slow down her joy.

Brandy can be a little shy at first, but give her a moment to trust and she blossoms into the most loyal, sunshine-nap-loving, puppy-pal-romping girl. She just needs a quiet home with minimal steps and people who see her heart.

This holiday season, while everyone else is hanging stockings… Brandy is simply hoping someone hangs one for her, too. 💗

If you can open your home (and heart) to her, please apply below — and if you can’t adopt, share to help Brandy find her Christmas miracle. 🎁✨

https://nyc-scr.org/Brandy

🐾 Thank you 🫶For being a fearless voice for the voiceless.For standing with those of us in the rescue world.For your co...
12/10/2025

🐾 Thank you 🫶
For being a fearless voice for the voiceless.
For standing with those of us in the rescue world.
For your compassion and your unwavering advocacy.

Ricky reminds the world that every life matters and because of people like him, abandoned, injured, and overlooked animals get a real chance to heal and finally be loved.

From our entire team, and from every little face who will be saved because someone like you cared…

Thank you, Ricky. 🐾💕

We’d also like to thank fellow animal advocate and veterinary professional . When he’s not saving lives in the operating room, he’s spreading animal welfare awareness across the globe. Please watch and help keep the message moving.

Together we can make a difference...

🎄✨️Meet Tinsel! Our glorious, Maincoonish, long-haired boy, about a year old and ready to shine this holiday season. If ...
12/10/2025

🎄✨️Meet Tinsel! Our glorious, Maincoonish, long-haired boy, about a year old and ready to shine this holiday season. If you’ve been dreaming of a fluffy, luxurious companion, this is your moment. He’s great with other cats and a total sweetheart.

Come to LIC and scoop up your holiday Tinsel!

📍Apply to adopt at nyc-scr.org/Tinsel

12/10/2025

****NYPD has responded and will be monitoring the situation. The 83rd precinct is aware and will be notified by the several witnesses who have come forward and sent videos and pictures of the dog outside.The dog is inside and has not been seen on the balcony since the 83rd went to the address. For now, no need to call the precinct, but there are several parties that will be monitoring the situation.****
🚨 CRUELTY ALERT – BUSHWICK, NY 🚨
We have received multiple messages about a dog being left on a balcony 24/7 - in the rain, heat, and now freezing cold.

📍 987 Willoughby Ave, Bushwick NY
Video from 12/9 shows the dog crying in cold last night
311 report has been filed: #311-25503492

Multiple neighbors report that:
• The dog is forced to p*e and p**p on the balcony
• Screaming and distress cries can be heard from other buildings
• This has allegedly been happening for 2 years

☎️ Call the 83rd Precinct (718) 574-1605

Eyewitnesses report:
" The dog is locked on the balcony almost all the time - rain or shine, heat and cold. He cries and screams all of the time. Sometimes it is so loud that we can hear it in our apartments which are in an entirely different building. Today we called 311 and were told that a police report was started.

Brown and white pit bull. No jacket, shelter, or even a blanket. Empty water bowl gets pushed around the concrete balcony. The dog cries and screams non stop. He does not look visibly emaciated, but cries even on nice days so I imagine he is starving for attention. This dog is forced to defecate on the tiny balcony where he is locked up .

The neglect has been ongoing for at least two years, but it seems to be worse than ever. As the wind chill dipped below freezing, our hearts broke so we all called 311 again."

📣 FREE Community Microchipping Clinic this weekend! Keeping your pets safe shouldn’t come with a price tag. Join us this...
12/10/2025

📣 FREE Community Microchipping Clinic this weekend! Keeping your pets safe shouldn’t come with a price tag. Join us this Sunday, December 14 in Long Island City for a free microchipping clinic for dogs and cats.

Microchips help lost pets get home faster and we want to make sure every family has access to this lifesaving resource ❤️

📍 NYCSCR Adoption Center
27-12 37th Ave, Long Island City
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🐾 All are welcome but spots are limited so please register using the link below or QR code.
nyc-scr.org/MicrochipClinic

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PO BOX 570701
Whitestone, NY
11357

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