Second Chance Pet Adoption League

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Second Chance Pet Adoption League We are an all-volunteer foster based organization. Adoptions by appointment only in Morris Plains, NJ. Email [email protected] for an appointment.
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Adopters, foster homes, and donations always needed: funds, food, toys, bedding Small group of animal lovers dedicated to really helping the "underdog" Our focus is on rescuing dogs from NJ shelters and pounds to reduce over-crowding and euthanasia in our area as well as taking in surrenders to prevent them from entering shelters or ending up in dangerous situations. Due to COVID we are not currently holding adoption events and scheduling adoption meets by appointment only in Morris Plains, NJ area. We only place our dogs locally. This page is for supporters of Second Chance Pet Adopton League, and we encourage open discussion and invite you to share your opinions on our issues. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our commentin policy, outlined below. We reserve the right to delete posts on our page containing any of the following elements:
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We accidentally took in another puppy!  🤦‍♀️ Meet Jimothy!He was a terrified matted urine-soaked mess growling in the ba...
10/15/2026

We accidentally took in another puppy! 🤦‍♀️

Meet Jimothy!

He was a terrified matted urine-soaked mess growling in the back of his shelter cage when we agreed to take him… much to our surprise once we got him out we found just a scared sweet playful baby, just barely 6 months old! His legs and underside were severely matted close to the skin and his shave down had to be finished under anesthesia due to his discomfort, but he was a good boy and wagging his tails and giving kisses to the vet. We think he might be a “Teddy Bear” or some other designer Shih Tzu/maltese type non-shedding mix. He’s a little timid until he gets his bearings but warms up fast especially around other dogs and loves to follow and play with them. He’s 11lbs and probably doesn’t have too much more growing to do, neutered and updated on shots and ready for a forever home that will continue to socialize him in a positive way to new people, places and things. And a role model doggie buddy to help show him the ropes. Still working on housebreaking, and has a lot of puppy energy once he feels comfortable- the fact that he looks like a living breathing stuffed toy doesn’t mean he doesn’t need training and exercise and to be treated like a real dog.

Email [email protected] to meet Jimothy in Northern NJ

Our adorable tripod Leopold has found his pack of little doggie sisters and been adopted 💜
10/15/2026

Our adorable tripod Leopold has found his pack of little doggie sisters and been adopted 💜

10/15/2026

Our sweet spunky young Ivory has been shaved, bathed, spayed, teeth cleaned, updated on shots, and is ready for a brighter future after being abandoned behind a local pet store. She’s about 3-4 years old but acts like a puppy still, is playful and cuddly and loves attention. She likes other dogs but can be bossy with them sometimes, is wee wee pad trained and working on housebreaking still, under 10lbs and we think a Maltese or maltipoo. Email [email protected] to meet Ivory in Northern NJ

Well, combined these 2 girls have 2 functional eyes at least 🤷‍♀️ These funny spunky young girls both didn’t have the be...
10/14/2026

Well, combined these 2 girls have 2 functional eyes at least 🤷‍♀️

These funny spunky young girls both didn’t have the best starts in life. Our friend Jewel at Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge came in with a severely broken pelvis from being hit by a car, and missing an eye from an older unknown injury. Felicity came to our rescue a scared matted mess with a painful ruptured eye that needed removal. They are both doing just fine now and are a lot of fun, and still gaze at you adoringly with their one remaining eye. Felicity is only about a year old, under 10lbs, and a fun playful puppy energy still working on housebreaking. She plays rough with other dogs and is too bossy with tinier or senior dogs but would like a young playmate. Eyes optional… she’s ok if they have none, one, 2, or 3 🤷‍♀️

Visit Rbari.org to adopt sweet Jewel or email us [email protected] to meet Felicity in Northern NJ Both are long overdue for their forever homes after all they have recovered from!

Another newbie: meet Joey!This 3-4 year old was an emergency surrender to the pound yesterday morning 🤷‍♀️. We are still...
10/14/2026

Another newbie: meet Joey!

This 3-4 year old was an emergency surrender to the pound yesterday morning 🤷‍♀️. We are still trying to learn more about him but he seems like a sweet guy, a bit bewildered by his life suddenly being turned upside down. He was well groomed and clean looking at least although his leash and harness definitely smelled like he got sprayed by a skunk 🦨 at some point! We think he may be a teddy bear (Shih Tzu/bichon) or some other kind of Shih Tzu/terrier mix, 17lbs full grown and he’s getting neutered today and will be ready for a home very soon.

Email [email protected] to meet Joey in Northern NJ

Update 10/14/26: Thank you to all who reached out!  She has a potential home pending, but her routine bloodwork came bac...
10/13/2026

Update 10/14/26: Thank you to all who reached out! She has a potential home pending, but her routine bloodwork came back with some concerningly high liver values so she’s getting more testing. Stay tuned for updates and fingers crossed it’s not serious and she can go home very soon! In the meantime we have several other little seniors available including a sweet toothless male Maltese Rocket who is ready for a home! Email us [email protected] if interested in any of our other dogs

LOTS of new arrivals already this week 🤯 😬

First up: meet Rosie the Havanese!

This very sweet 8 year old is a loving gentle soul, loves other small dogs and hanging out with her people and is the perfect young senior, (barely middle-aged really for her breed really) lapdog and companion. She weighs 11lbs, is a good girl for the vet and grooming, and has a non-shedding coat that will need regular maintenance.

Email [email protected] to meet Rosie in Northern NJ

Northern NJ: This boopable nose is still available for adoption!  Gonzo is an 18 month old fuzzball, the last of his fam...
10/13/2026

Northern NJ: This boopable nose is still available for adoption!

Gonzo is an 18 month old fuzzball, the last of his family who hasn’t found his forever home yet. He came to us a matted growling terrified mess but was warmed up into the fun playful life of the party who won’t leave us alone and is always looking for something fun to do. He’s nervous at first with new people but with some time and treats he bonds quickly and is lovable and lovable. He gets along well with female dogs… males are hit or miss and he likes to be the boss. He’s about 17lbs, neutered, updated on shots, healthy and beyond ready for a home.

Email [email protected] to meet this adorable muppet in Northern NJ this week!

Between the cone of shame, the drool from being toothless now, and the rain, Rocket did not have a good hair weekend.  B...
10/13/2026

Between the cone of shame, the drool from being toothless now, and the rain, Rocket did not have a good hair weekend. But he’s still in better shape than the matted flea-infested mess that came to us last weekend!

This super friendly tiny Maltese is a happy social butterfly who dances meeting new people and doggie friends and loves attention. He’s about 7-8 years old we think, but like so many tiny ones had awful rotted teeth that all had to be removed during his neuter. He’s skinny but putting on weight and should probably get up to about 10lbs total, and is ready to find his forever home. He spent long hours crated and wasn’t housebroken and may mark and need a belly band at least initially but does go to the bathroom outside as soon as taken out.

Email [email protected] to meet Rocket 🚀 in Northern NJ

Meet LuluBean, the sweetest, cutest, crustiest tiny 7 year old Shih Tzu.  She’s struggled with longterm skin allergies a...
10/12/2026

Meet LuluBean, the sweetest, cutest, crustiest tiny 7 year old Shih Tzu.

She’s struggled with longterm skin allergies and yeast infections and was a pink smelly mostly hairless mess, but with regular medicated baths and medication she’s already looking, feeling and smelling much better and her hair is starting to grow back. She has an excellent temperament and loves everyone, cuddles with gentle little dogs, and is easy to fall in love with. She’s looking for a home that will keep up on her baths and treatments longterm to keep her feeling her best- allergies can be a frustrating game of trial and error and flares but she’s responded quickly to treatments and hoping staying on top of things will keep it under control.

Email [email protected] to meet LuluBean in Northern NJ

Special needs dachshund for adoption, Northern NJWith 8 adoptions total in the last week, you would think we would be ou...
10/12/2026

Special needs dachshund for adoption, Northern NJ

With 8 adoptions total in the last week, you would think we would be out of dogs!

But not to worry, we are still filled with little dogs looking for homes. With Jax and Mister adopted last week, Mocha is our last doxie standing. Well sort of, she can only sometimes stand.

This 4 year old sweet kissy squeaky toy-loving longhair tweenie dapple dachshund came to us completely paralyzed, but after months of rest and then rehab she recently started being able to stand and take some steps. Sometimes in the right conditions. No slippery floors. If she’s over excited and tries to run she forgets to move her legs and drags. And she still wobbles and flops sometimes. We are hopeful she will only continue to get stronger and more coordinated as time goes on but she’s not going to be an airily star and shouldn’t be trying to do stairs or jump off furniture like she thinks she can. She’s not incontinent any longer and doesn’t leak urine but can’t support herself to go to the bathroom so needs to he held up outside or over a wee wee pad to go to the bathroom. She’s good about it if on a regular routine and schedule but might have accidents, probably less than most doxies though. Let’s face it they aren’t known for their fastidious housebreaking skills. At least she can’t climb up and p*e on your bed or couch by herself 🤣.

Being differently abled means she’s been overlooked for too long, but she’s actually very easy to care for once you get used to a routine. She has her own wheelchair she could use for longer walks but prefers trying to move her legs and getting around herself in the house. She loves to play and wrestle with most other little dogs, and rolling around kicking her legs playing with Reeses here has been a huge part of her physical therapy and seemed to be the game changer in getting her to walk! Mocha is 15lbs, spayed, updated on shots, and in good health other than the IVDD.

Email [email protected] to meet Mocha in Northern NJ

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Oak Ridge, NJ
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