Second Chance Dog Rescue

While it is hard to be critical of a non-​profit that provides a second chance for dogs, and a program that we supported by fostering a beautiful 6 year old poodle mix, Todo, for the past 7 months, the people there suck.
Todo had been abused before we got him, and it took awhile to gain his trust. Eventually he became very comfortable and loving around us. We took him to several adoption events, but most of the times we had to pick him up as no one wanted to adopt him.
Three times he was adopted and left our home only to be returned a few days later because he nipped a child (twice) or attacked the new owner’s other dog.
Second Chance told us that they would send a dog trainer to work with Todo but never did. We’ve been out of town a lot lately and haven’t been able to take Todo to other adoption events (oh, well, didn’t seem to matter much given the last 3 times adoption failed, so we thought).
Today, one of the rudest people I’ve ever met appeared at our doorstep demanding Todo without so much as a thank you for opening our loving home to him for these many months. I half expected to see her bicycle and wicker basket parked outside to whisk him away. Bitch.
Not sure we’ll ever give second chance a second chance. But we love dogs (god spelled backwards), and will find other opportunities to serve. We love you, Todo! Be safe!

Note: This is the head office for Second Chance, not an animal shelter.
I work nearby and since I had some puppy stuff (harnesses, pee pads, etc.) that my pup outgrew or could no longer use, I decided to stop by and see if any of their foster pup parents or new pup owners could get some use of of these things.
The woman at the front desk was happy to take my bag of items and assured me that they’d be put to use, so that made me feel good. While visiting, there was a lovely 8 week old pup named Bullwinkle who was hanging out in one of the offices, no doubt waiting to be rescued by a new family. He was all the things a puppy should be — clean, happy (tail wags don’t lie) and surrounded by toys and his own little bed in a crate.
If you’re looking to adopt a dog and haven’t had much luck at your local animal shelter, check out their site where they list Available Dogs and have applications online too.
Have clean, gently used pup goods? Or maybe pup food? Bring your donations by. They’re always looking for supplies, I’m sure.