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

10/31/2025

🌙 Meet Malia! She's a brave mama with her eyes on the stars in her astronaut costume 🚀

Malia was found in a collapsing home very sick, skin and bones, struggling just to survive ... all while caring for her newborn pups, Kai, Lani and Keanu. She even survived an intestinal blockage after eating metal out of desperation. Her babies have all found homes and now, its her turn.

Malia is:
People friendly
Dog friendly
Very goofy
Affectionate and loving

She’s a silly and sweet natured girl who greets everyone with wagging tails. After everything she’s endured, Malia deserves a forever home filled with safety, softness and love. She’s ready to trade survival for serenity - and to finally be the center of someone’s whole world. 💫

📍Apply to foster/adopt at nyc-scr.org/Malia

10/30/2025

🧡 Spooky door reveal is....ATHANASIA as our very own Wonder Woman! 💥From surviving the unimaginable to standing tall as the superhero she is, Athanasia reminds us what true strength looks like.

She is:
People friendly
Dog friendly
Affectionate and very loving

Athanasia is looking for her forever home but she’s also on a mission. Help this fierce fearless girl reach our $300 goal to spay or neuter one of our rescues.

Every donation helps give animals like Athanasia the second chances they deserve ❤️

📍Apply to adopt at nyc-scr.org/Athanasia

10/30/2025

🚨 URGENT: HOARDING CASE CATS NEED HELP NOW 🚨
We need fosters. We need donations. We need YOU.

22 cats were found living in horrific conditions inside a Bronx apartment - a devastating example of what happens when animals aren’t spayed or neutered.

NYC Second Chance Rescue stepped in and took in 5 adult cats and 8 kittens. Heartbreakingly, 3 kittens and 1 adult cat didn’t make it.

All of these cats are now under the care of Dr. Jan Suchanek at Midtown Animal Hospital, receiving the medical attention and compassion they’ve needed for far too long.

Now, the survivors need immediate vet care, food, litter, and loving foster homes. This rescue has pushed our team and resources to the limit - but we couldn’t turn our backs on them.

Apply to foster : nycscr.org/foster
Wishlist supplies : nyc-scr.org/KittyWishlist

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. **

🚨We have an update to share on Bella. This sweet little girl is now at the hospital and the doctors and nurses are prepa...
10/30/2025

🚨We have an update to share on Bella. This sweet little girl is now at the hospital and the doctors and nurses are preparing her for surgery.
Today is the day and we are praying with everything in us that she pulls through this nightmare.

Her devoted family is at the hospital waiting anxiously. If you could see the tears in their eyes, the way they whisper to her, the way they hold onto hope, you would understand just how deeply this little dog is loved.

We want to thank our incredible community for rallying around Bella and helping us raise the critical funds needed to give her a fighting chance.

We still have a ways to go to cover her full medical expenses which are towering over $10,000.

Please continue to share her story and keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she heads into surgery.

Together, we can help her make it through.

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. **

💙 Meet Goose! Goose’s story is one of survival, resilience and hope. He was found in the Bronx by NYPD officers very wea...
10/30/2025

💙 Meet Goose! Goose’s story is one of survival, resilience and hope. He was found in the Bronx by NYPD officers very weak, severely emaciated and unable to stand with bloody diahrrea pouring out of him. Thanks to our amazing community and vet partner, Goose is on the road to recovery.

Right now, Goose needs a calm and caring home to continue recovering. He is a about 9 months old and has begun showing some of his sweet personality now that he is starting to feel better. If you can open your home, even just temporarily, he would be forever grateful.

📍 Apply to foster/adopt at nyc-scr.org/Goose

10/29/2025

🎤 Meet Dolly Pawton 🎀 This beauty has been through a lot and has come out shining brighter than ever. Dolly was surrendered to with a painful prolapse, but thanks to love and medical care, she’s now healed, happy and ready to start her next chapter!

Dolly is:
People friendly
Dog friendly
Gentle and affectionate
Easygoing

She is a goofy girl who loves everyone she meets. She's the kind of dog who’ll rest her head on your lap, look up at you with those soulful eyes and make all your troubles go away. Dolly is so ready to trade in the hollywood life for the forever home life ❤️

📍Apply to adopt at nyc-scr.org/DollyPawton

🚨We received a plea for help from a family who has been trying for months to save their beloved 14-year-old dog, Bella. ...
10/29/2025

🚨We received a plea for help from a family who has been trying for months to save their beloved 14-year-old dog, Bella.

What started as a small growth has now turned into a cancerous mass that has consumed her eye, destroying everything in its path. We understand how disturbing these photos are; it is difficult to look at her and not feel the pain.

When her family reached out to us, they were out of options. They had gone to vet after vet, begging for help, but every hospital turned them away when they couldn’t come up with $10,000 for surgery. Right now, people across the country are struggling to put food on the table.

Bella‘s family simply did not have the funds, but they would have done everything they could if they did. They love her.

If things couldn’t get worse, she also suffers from a collapsing trachea, which complicates anesthesia and requires a specialist surgeon.

We took Bella under our wing and we immediately sent her to a hospital for pain and infection management. Then she was evaluated by a specialty hospital.

The estimated cost of surgery and post-operative care is over $10,000, and Bella urgently needs our help to make that possible. The specialty surgeon agrees that if she has the surgery, she will likely survive and be able to live out the rest of her life comfortably.

We can’t walk away. We know that Bella needs this, and Bella deserves an opportunity to live pain-free and in the loving care of her owners. Please consider donating today to help us end Bella’s suffering and give her the chance she deserves to live her remaining years free from pain.

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. **

10/29/2025

👮‍♂️ Our very own Phelan has been ARRESTED!!
His crime? Foster fail
His sentence? Life ... in a forever home 🧡

Phelan came to us from the Bahamas this past summer. While he initially struggled to adjust to the big city, he’s now a certified New Yorker - thanks to his amazing foster turned forever family and brother Richard. This sweet boy has found his forever home and we couldn't be happier!

Happy Tails Phelan 🧡

10/28/2025

🦖 Brianna was found tied to a pole on a NYC street - with multiple tumors and a broken spirit. Now, shes healed and the cutest pink dinosaur you've ever seen!

Brianna is:
Incredibly sweet and affectionate
Friendly with everyone she meets
Walks well on leash
Goofy and playful

This resilent girl has been through so much but she is ready to trade her costume for a forever home 💖

📍 Apply to foster/adopt at nyc-scr.org/Brianna

💖 Our Rescue Center needs you! Behind every wagging tail and second chance are our dedicated staff members and volunteer...
10/28/2025

💖 Our Rescue Center needs you! Behind every wagging tail and second chance are our dedicated staff members and volunteers working around the clock. Feeding, cleaning, walking and loving each animal who comes through our doors.

Our supply shelves are running a bit low, and we could use your help restocking the essentials that keep our center running smoothly. Every donation from our wishlist goes directly to caring for the dogs and cats who rely on us every single day.

🛒 Click the wishlist below or follow the link in our bio:

nyc-scr.org/RescueCenterWishList

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support 💖

10/28/2025

🐾Meet Slim Jim! This puppy was set to be euthanized in the back of an animal control truck - before even stepping foot in the shelter. He had parvo and the shelter was already over capacity, but thanks to our community we were able to save his life. Now, he is ready to find his forever family!

Slim Jim is:
People friendly
Dog friendly
House trained
Knows basic commands
Around 9 months old

Slim Jim is a goofy and affectionate boy who’s ready to be your lifelong bestie. He loves curling up to watch TV and will happily join you for a Netflix binge any day of the week. If you’re looking for the sweetest companion, Slim Jim is your guy!

📍Apply to adopt at nyc-scr.org/SlimJim

🎬🐾 Dr. Marc The Vet has invited us to a special screening of Dogspiracy - a groundbreaking new documentary exposing the ...
10/28/2025

🎬🐾 Dr. Marc The Vet has invited us to a special screening of Dogspiracy - a groundbreaking new documentary exposing the heartbreaking truth about puppy mills and the system that keeps them alive.

This powerful film pulls back the curtain on the cruelty behind mass breeding, the suffering of countless dogs trapped in cages, and the urgent need for change. It also celebrates the rescues, advocates, and adopters fighting to give every dog a second chance.

After the film, stay for an exclusive Q&A panel with leading voices in animal welfare - including us and Dr. Marc himself - to talk about what’s really happening and how YOU can help end the cycle of cruelty.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased below for tomorrow's screening!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dogspiracy-nyc-screening-plus-qa-tickets-1811270381469

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PO BOX 570701
Whitestone, NY
11357

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