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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 Sweetie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweetie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Chihuahua

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

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
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

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Black Mouth Cur/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tim Tam's adoption status with email updates.
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Tim Tam

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Truck Stop's adoption status with email updates.
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Truck Stop

Guinea Pig

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Donald's adoption status with email updates.
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Donald

Husky/Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Spikey's adoption status with email updates.
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Spikey

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA

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