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Second Chance Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

Second Chance Dog Rescue was formed to fulfill a desperate need in the community to Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-home homeless dogs from the over-crowded local shelters, and from families who can no longer take care of their dogs (on a case-by-case basis only).

Our program is based on foster care, and all rescued dogs spend their first days at a loving foster home where they receive personalized care. As part of our program, we ensure that all dogs are vaccinated, are spayed or neutered, and have been socialized by their foster family. In addition, Second Chance Dog Rescue provides support for potential new owners and monitors progress for both new pet parents and their adopted dogs. This helps guarantee that our dogs go to good, loving, forever homes.

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2801 "B" Street #55
San Diego, CA 92102
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2801 "B" Street #55

San Diego, CA 92102

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Adoptable pets at Second Chance Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Anne's adoption status with email updates.
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Anne

Cattle Dog

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maddie

Pug

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Benny's adoption status with email updates.
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Benny

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zito's adoption status with email updates.
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Zito

Pug

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Pug

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jillie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jillie

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ivy - Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy - Courtesy Post

Boxer

Female
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Diego County; Los Angeles County; Kern County; San Bernardino County; and Baja California

Additional adoption info

We require an Adoption Questionnaire to be completed - whether online or in person - before meeting any of our dogs. Upon approval of the Questionnaire, a potential adopter will be required to complete an Adoption Contract and pay adoption fees. All of our adoptions start with the first 2 weeks as a 'trial' period, to ensure the adoption is a good fit. Adoption of a puppy may require a refundable training deposit, which will be refunded upon completion of training with a Certfied dog trainer, and submission of certificate of completion to our office.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Second Chance Dog Rescue

Helen Woodward Animal Center

6461 El Apajo Road,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Cats & Crystals

Oceanside, CA 92057

San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

2481 Palomar Airport Road,
Carlsbad, CA 92009

We'll also keep you updated on Heath's adoption status with email updates.
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Heath

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Thumper's adoption status with email updates.
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Thumper

Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
San Ysidro, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Varney's adoption status with email updates.
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Varney

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Domino-Los Angeles, CA's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino-Los Angeles, CA

Dalmatian

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Southern CA, CA

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