Second Chance Rescue Inc.

Second Chance Rescue Inc. is a partner of Best Friends, working together to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country

The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups — all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.

From Second Chance Rescue Inc.

In 2009, our organization was founded on one fundamental principle that has guided us ever since. They Matter! As simple as it sounds, we believe every animal deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity regardless of breed, age, or medical needs. We strive to obliterate the unnecessary suffering of animals and pave the grounds for a better, brighter future. We aim to provide lifesaving medical attention to abandoned and neglected animals in need. Our community outreach program has helped countless pet families who struggled with pet food or emergency veterinary care costs. This initiative halts numerous owner relinquishments annually, keeping the pressure off the already overcapacity shelter system.
Despite the seemingly unsurmountable challenges we must face, our dedication does not falter; we won't turn away from any animal that needs us because they matter!

Whitestone, NY 11357-0701
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How is your community doing when it comes to lifesaving? 

Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving of dogs and cats across the country.

Every partner has one common goal: to save the lives of homeless pets.

Animals in New York need your help

You can make a world of difference in the lives of cats and dogs in your community when you work with Second Chance Rescue Inc. and Best Friends to support homeless pets and save more lives.

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Adopt a pet

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal. You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own.
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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives.

Heartwarming stories from our partners

Just like Second Chance Rescue Inc., shelters and rescue groups around the country are saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs. Read more about their lifesaving work. 

Who we are

Best Friends Animal Society  works alongside thousands of animal shelters, rescue groups, and other animal welfare organizations to save the lives of cats and dogs across the country and to make the entire country no-kill by 2025.

The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of animal welfare groups from every single state, all working to save the lives of pets in their own communities.

Ranging from animal shelters and rescue groups to spay/neuter and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) organizations, they collaborate with Best Friends to save even more lives in every corner of the country.

Best Friends provides marketing help, fundraising events, webinars, grants, and other resources so that, together, we can Save Them All.

Interested in becoming a partner? Visit bestfriends.org/network »