Second Chance Animal Rescue Colorado

10/09/2026

We all struggle from time to time, work too much, gone from home more than we would like... we worry about the life we provide for our pets. But, without question if you asked your dog or your cat, which THEY would prefer, your busy schedule or absences or being WITHOUT you, they would all tell you, they KNOW you are doing your best, and while they miss you, your home is where they want to be.
So, whenever you feel guilty about not giving your dog the best life, whenever you feel like you are working too late while your dog is hanging out on the couch at home, whenever you think about surrendering your dog because you “can’t give them the life they deserve”, look at this picture shared by a municipal shelter manager getting dogs ready for dinner time. You can see one dog with his paw out, anxiously waiting for his food. For these dogs locked in their kennels, this could be the highlight of their day. We know sometimes things are tough, but we promise you your pets would choose you and will tell you they are ok and you are doing just fine…. we are family.

09/28/2026

A true HERO, and all on his own! Thirty-seven people SAVED!

09/18/2026

❤️ SHE FINALLY LET US HELP HER ❤️

Last week, we received a call from a woman in Arkansas whose sister had passed away the previous week in Colorado. Her sister had reportedly left behind 3 cats and a little dog.

The Deputy Coroner told us that law enforcement had been required to break into the home, but he had seen no animals when the deceased woman was removed. Since we had been told animals were still inside, we knew we needed to find a way to get into the home and make sure they were safe. They had potentially been without food or water since the previous week.
Unfortunately, entering a home in this situation requires law enforcement involvement. Second Chance Animal Rescue was able to locate a distant family member through an internet search, and a Kiowa County Deputy generously agreed to conduct a welfare check. Through a speaker-phone conversation with family members, the Deputy was able to document the situation on body camera and help provide the authorization we needed to enter and search for the animals. Many thanks to the Bureau of Animal Protection for their assistance with the home-entry law enforcement warrant. ❤️

We drove the 35 miles to the home and, just as the sister in Arkansas had described, found a very cluttered house with pathways through the belongings. The door had been broken during the earlier entry and a window was left open.
We began by setting up crate/traps with bowls of high-value food and kibble inside the home, hoping to help the animals become comfortable coming inside to eat.
We have returned on two separate days, bringing food and water and searching through the house debris that was, in places, shoulder deep.
And then today… ❤️ The little dog who had been hiding from us finally began to understand that we were the people bringing food.
Over the course of a couple of hours, she finally trusted us enough to be captured. This little love was brought back to Second Chance Animal Rescue where she received a much-needed bath, good food and clean water. Now she is resting quietly and safely. She doesn't have to hide anymore. ❤️
We will be meeting with the Bureau of Animal Protection again Monday to work on capturing the remaining cats and arranging transportation for all of these animals to a rescue organization in Western Colorado.
This is why rural rescue matters.
Sometimes it isn't simply a matter of someone calling a shelter and asking for help. Sometimes there is no easy access, no one nearby to intervene, no municipal shelter, and no clear way to even get through the door.
It takes family members willing to make the call.
It takes law enforcement willing to help.
It takes animal protection professionals.

And it takes a rescue willing to drive the miles, climb through the mess, set the traps, come back again and again — and wait for a frightened little animals to finally decide that it is safe to be caught.
One little dog made that decision. ❤️🐾
The last kitty gave us a run for our money trying to escape up inside a wall, but we prevailed. WIN/WIN!

09/15/2026

This post isn't about promoting any product, it IS about REMINDING you how many times we are contacted by people whose animals have nowhere to go. REMINDING you, How often people die, move, are hospitalized and NO one knows what to do with or for their pets. NO plans were made for the pets care, NO family wants them, NO one knows the pets veterinarian or what the health status is or what medicine might be needed..... SOMEONE NEEDS TO KNOW, IF YOU LOVE THEM DO THE WORK TO PROTECT THEM NOW, WHILE YOU CAN.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Mw8JB5Txe/

A Clear Pet Plan in Minutes

09/14/2026

Conversation with owner faced with a required move and no housing that would accept her dogs forced Dana to reach out for help. It took a couple days but Second Chance found space for the two dogs at TCRAS (Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, Divide, CO). EPAWA (Eastern Plains Animal Welfare Alliance, Burlington, CO) who posted the original courtesy post and is just 30 minutes away from Seibert, CO, helped facilitate a meet with TCRAS mid way. THANK YOU to our rescue partners TCRAS / Angie and EPAWA/Terrill for helping us pull it all together and save these beautiful dogs! Both Smokey and Bandit will be available for adoption at TCRAS later this month.
Thank you Angie and Terrill!!!!

09/01/2026

Yep, there are FIVE puppies! 🐾❤️ Three little black babies are sound asleep, while two white pups are standing right in the middle of the group!

Yep, these babies also found their way to our Lamar Spay/Neuter Clinic, where their owner decided they no longer wanted them. Thankfully, these five didn’t have to face an uncertain future alone. They received their vaccinations, and many thanks to our wonderful rescue partner, Pawsitive K9 Solutions, for picking up all five and getting them safely into a foster home!

Five puppies rescued.
Five puppies vaccinated.
Five puppies safe.
And five puppies with a chance at happy futures! ❤️🐾

WOOT! WOOT! This is exactly why we do what we do—and why rescue partnerships matter so much!

08/31/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies and Mary Kenton for their immediate response and dedication when we reached out Thursday morning about Gunner.
Gunner’s owner no longer wanted to keep him, and the timing couldn’t have worked out better. He was able to receive his neuter, vaccinations, and microchip through our Lamar Spay/Neuter Clinic—and then, at the end of the day, Eric from Golden Retriever Rescue arrived to pick him up and headed back to Denver with Gunner safely on board.
From the initial call to getting Gunner the care he needed and safely into rescue, everything came together beautifully. ❤️
We LOVE it when saving a life comes together so efficiently!

Thank you, Mary, Eric, and everyone at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies for stepping up so quickly for Gunner. We are incredibly grateful for rescue partners who make it possible to say YES when an animal needs us. 🐾❤️

08/30/2026

297 Spayed/Neutered in 4 days in Lamar !!! Whew!
47 Female dogs, 37 male dogs, 93 female cats and 115 male cats! FOUR VERY LONG days, many thanks to everyone who worked the clinic, provided food and manpower, and picked up supplies to keep things running!
MONSTER SHOUT OUT to Lamar volunteers !! Amanda Regis, Gail Specht, Bob and Margaret Foster, Amelia Hallock, Jackie Brown, June Wolfe, Ruthie Turner, Treston Medina, Lilith Spies, Tia Christie, Payton Allenbaugh, Payton Dudley, Alexis Qualls, Kylie and Brooklyn Brassfield, Morgan Greenhalgh, Shawna Schneider, Kynlee Phillips, Nathan Piker, Valerie Medina, John and Linda Davis, Polly Munro, and Adele Harmon and to Molly Johnson for special help with surgical instruments.
Local business support Daylight Donuts, Wash Spott Car Wash, The Prowers Journal, The Brew, Ye Old Rummage Shop ( extra blankets) Mc Clave State Bank, AJM Repair and food and drinks for the crew which was typically 16-20 people each day! Shawna Falkenburg, Letisia Garcia, Monica Enciso Gomez, Jan Theirchen, and Cody Allen.
Mobile veterinarians, technicians and data compilation support and partnership with Bergen Spay Neuter Alliance and Animal Assistance Foundation
IT TRULY TAKES A VILLAGE!

08/18/2026

BREAK THE CYCLE, get your pet FIXED! There just are NOT enough homes!! If you were not able to get signed up for the spay/neuter clinic that starts tomorrow, TEXT Second Chance
INFO NEEDED
Your name and phone and city you live in
AND what pet you would like to get fixed. Dog or Cat? Male or female? age?
We will work to help you!
TEXT the rescue directly @ 719- nine three one - 000 six