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4284 Cass Street San Diego CA 92109 Second Chance Dog Rescue is one of San Diego’s largest non-profit 501c3 organizations dedicated to saving homeless dogs.

We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs, primarily from local shelters, as well as dogs surrendered by their owners for various reasons, and dogs from Baja California, Mexico. Once we receive a dog, we provide medical care, including spay and neuter, and any necessary rehabilitation.

11/03/2026

🐾❤️ The holidays are coming, and we desperately need foster homes!

With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's approaching, many of our amazing foster families will be traveling, and we're facing a BIG challenge finding temporary homes for their foster dogs.

We REALLY need our community's help! 🥹❤️

Requests for temporary foster coverage are piling up, and we simply don't have enough available homes.

🐶 Take a look at the adorable faces pictured here! Each of these pups needs a safe, loving place to stay. Some need just a few days, others a week or two, and a few need longer-term foster homes.

🏡 You don't have to make a long-term commitment to make a HUGE difference! Even fostering for a weekend allows our regular fosters to travel while keeping their pups safe and loved.

Never fostered before? Temporary fostering is a wonderful way to get started!

❤️ Please look through the photos and see if there's a dog whose dates and needs work for you. Every home makes a difference!

Our foster families are the heart of this rescue. Without them, we simply cannot keep saving dogs. This holiday season, please consider opening your home to a pup in need. 🎁🐕

📣 Can't foster? PLEASE SHARE! You never know who might be able to help!

📍 Fosters must live in San Diego County.

🐾 Already an approved foster?
Email [email protected] if you can help!

🏡 Interested in becoming a foster?
Apply here: https://secondchancedogrescue.org/volunteer

Please note: We do our best to monitor social media, but email is the best way to reach us.

❤️ A few days in your home can mean everything to a rescue dog!

11/03/2026

💖🐾 Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Home! 🏡💕

Meet Barbie! 🎀 This adorable 1-year-old, 13 lb. Brussels Griffon/Terrier mix is the total package — cute, cuddly, smart, and full of personality!

Barbie may be little, but she has a BIG zest for life! 🐕 She loves going on walks, exploring the world, playing with her toys, and making new furry friends. And when the adventures are over? She's more than happy to curl up for some serious snuggle time! 🥰

✨ Why Barbie is such a catch:
🐾 House-trained AND crate-trained!
💤 Sleeps through the night!
🐶 Great with other dogs AND cats!
❤️ Friendly with men and women!
🧠 Super smart, eager to please, and quick to learn!
🚶‍♀️ Loves walks, adventures, and playtime!

Barbie can be a little protective of her favorite people, but give her a little time to warm up and you'll discover the sweetest, most loyal companion. She loves being close to her humans but is also happy to relax in her own space.

💉 Barbie is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $300.

💗 Barbie's dream house isn't pink — it's simply a home filled with love! Could that be yours?

🏡 Apply to adopt Barbie through Second Chance Dog Rescue and give this precious girl the happily ever after she deserves!

💕 Please SHARE to help Barbie find her Ken... or anyone ready to be her forever best friend! 🐾

11/02/2026

🌈🐾 In Loving Memory of Winston ❤️

Today, we're celebrating the beautiful life of a very special Second Chance Dog Rescue alum, sweet Winston, who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 15. 💔

Winston's story with us began back in 2015, when he was rescued from the Downey shelter. What started as a temporary foster home quickly turned into a love story. Within just one day, his foster family knew they couldn't let him go. Winston had stolen their hearts, and he was officially home. ❤️🏡

For the next 11 years, Winston lived the life every rescue dog deserves — surrounded by love, cherished as a family member, and bringing happiness to everyone lucky enough to know him.

His family recently reached out to share the heartbreaking news of his passing, along with beautiful memories and photos of the little boy who meant so much to them. While our hearts ache for their loss, we are incredibly grateful for the wonderful life they gave Winston.

And in a beautiful continuation of their rescue journey, Winston's family has opened their hearts and home once again, this time to another Second Chance pup, Mikey! 🐶❤️ While no dog could ever replace Winston, we know Mikey is one very lucky boy to be joining a family with so much love to give.

This is why we rescue. Not just to save dogs from shelters, but to give them the chance to live full, happy lives with families who will love them forever.

🌈 Rest peacefully, sweet Winston. You were rescued once, but you spent the rest of your life rescuing hearts with your love. You will always be part of our Second Chance family.

Please join us in sending Winston's family love and comfort as they remember their very special boy. ❤️🐾

11/01/2026

🐾❤️ CareBear Needs a Foster Home! ❤️🐾

How can anyone resist this smile?! 😍 Meet CareBear, an adorable 8-year-old, 38 lb Cattle Dog with a BIG personality and an even bigger heart! This sweet girl is looking for a loving foster home where she can feel safe, have some fun, and enjoy life while waiting for her forever family. 🏡💕

CareBear is a fun, energetic girl who LOVES to play! 🎾 Whether she's chasing a ball, playing with her toys, or heading out for an adventure, she's always ready for a good time. She's also friendly with people and loves belly rubs, head scratches, and affection!

🐶 A few things to know about CareBear:
❤️ 8 years old, 38 lbs.
🐾 Potty trained and crate trained at night!
🐕 Does well with other dogs her size.
🎾 Playful, energetic, and loves her toys!
🥰 Friendly with people and loves attention.
🏡 Thrives with structure, consistency, and routine.

CareBear can be a little particular about her personal space, especially when she's resting, so she's hoping for a dog-savvy foster who understands cattle dogs and will respect her boundaries. In return, you'll get one very special, fun-loving companion!

💔 Can you open your home to CareBear? Fostering is temporary, but the impact is life-changing! Second Chance Dog Rescue provides the supplies and veterinary care — you provide the love. ❤️

🏡 Fosters must live in San Diego County.

🐶 Already an approved foster?
If you can help, please email us at [email protected].

🏡 Interested in becoming a foster?
Apply here: https://secondchancedogrescue.org/volunteer

Please note: We do our best to monitor social media, but we aren’t always able to respond to comments. Email is the best way to reach us.

11/01/2026

🐾💕 Meet Rudy! 7 Pounds of Pure Love! 💕

Looking for a tiny best friend with a BIG personality? Meet Rudy, an adorable 1.5-year-old, 7 lb Yorkie who's ready to become your new little shadow! 🐶❤️

This scruffy little sweetheart is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly! Rudy loves playing fetch, entertaining himself with his toys, and heading out for walks. But when the fun is over, his favorite place is snuggled up next to his human on the couch. 🥰

🚗 Adventure buddy? Check! Rudy is great in the car, walks nicely on a leash, is crate trained, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs! He's also comfortable in his carrier, making him the perfect pint-sized travel companion.

❤️ Rudy's biggest wish is a human of his very own! He absolutely LOVES being with his people and would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the time. Being left alone isn't his favorite thing, so he's hoping for a family with plenty of time for love, snuggles, and companionship.

✅ Neutered, microchipped & fully vaccinated

🐾 Adoption Fee: $300

🏡 Could Rudy be your new best friend? Apply to adopt this adorable little lovebug at www.secondchancedogrescue.org!

💕 Please SHARE to help Rudy find his forever family!

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Trick or Treat… Meet Your New Best Friend! 👻🧡

Join Second Chance Dog Rescue for a spooktacular Howl-o-ween Adoption Bash at Pure Pawsh TODAY Saturday, October 31st! 🐶🎃

We've got some seriously boo-tiful pups who are hoping to trade their tricks for treats and find their forever families! ❤️ Come meet our adorable adoptable dogs, enjoy some Halloween fun, and maybe fall in love with your new best friend!

🦇 Event Details:
📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Pure Pawsh Dog Bar
🐾 4045 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92014

We have so many wonderful dogs looking for loving homes! Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to stop by and support our rescue, we'd love to see you!

🧡 No tricks, just treats… and lots of puppy love! 🐾

Help us spread the word by sharing this post! You never know whose forever family might be scrolling. 🐶💕

10/31/2026

💕 Meet Brandi — 9 Pounds of Pure Love and Energy! 🐾

Looking for a tiny best friend with a BIG personality? Meet Brandi! This adorable 2-year-old Pom-Chi (Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix) is a playful, affectionate little love bug who is ready to find her forever family! 🥰

Brandi LOVES everyone she meets — people, dogs, you name it! She's never met a lap she didn't want to climb into or a person she didn't want to cuddle. But don't let her snuggly side fool you — this girl has ENERGY! ⚡

Brandi loves squeaky toys, playing fetch, zoomies, and exploring the world. She's currently walking 2 miles a day and would happily go farther! She's great in the car, loves adventures, and would thrive in an active home with room to play and maybe even another playful pup.

🐶 A few more things to love about Brandi:
💕 Super affectionate, smart, and eager to please
🐾 Loves other dogs and meeting new people
🚗 Great on walks and car rides
🧸 Happy entertaining herself with toys
🌙 Sleeps through the night in her crate
🦴 Food motivated and responsive to training
🏡 Still working on potty training and would benefit from a yard and a consistent routine

Brandi was found as a stray, but it's clear she once knew the love of a family. Now she's looking for someone who will give her the attention, playtime, adventures, and endless cuddles she deserves.

✅ 2 years old | 9 lbs | Female

✅ Spayed and up to date on vaccinations

💰 Adoption fee: $300

❤️ Could Brandi be your new best friend? Apply to adopt at www.secondchancedogrescue.org!

Please share to help this sweet little girl find her happily ever after! 🐾

10/30/2026

🐾❤️ Harley Needs a Foster Home! ❤️🐾

Meet Harley! 🐶 This adorable 4-year-old, 15 lb Chihuahua mix is looking for a loving foster home where he can relax, feel safe, and get ready for his next chapter!

Harley is a sweet, friendly little guy with so much love to give! 🥰 He's potty trained, great with other dogs, and friendly with people. What's not to love?!

All Harley needs now is someone willing to open their heart and home to him while he waits for his forever family. 🏡💕

❤️ Can you be Harley's foster hero? Fostering saves lives and gives deserving dogs like Harley the second chance they deserve. Second Chance Dog Rescue provides the supplies and veterinary care — you provide the love!

🏡 Fosters must live in San Diego County.

🐶 Already an approved foster?
If you can help, please email us at [email protected].

🏡 Interested in becoming a foster?
Apply here: https://secondchancedogrescue.org/volunteer

Please note: We do our best to monitor social media, but we aren’t always able to respond to comments. Email is the best way to reach us.

10/30/2026

🎃🐾 Trick or Treat… Meet Your New Best Friend! 👻🧡

Join Second Chance Dog Rescue for a spooktacular Howl-o-ween Adoption Bash at Pure Pawsh TOMORROW, Saturday, October 31st! 🐶🎃

We've got some seriously boo-tiful pups who are hoping to trade their tricks for treats and find their forever families! ❤️ Come meet our adorable adoptable dogs, enjoy some Halloween fun, and maybe fall in love with your new best friend!

🦇 Event Details:
📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Pure Pawsh Dog Bar
🐾 4045 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92014

🐕 The dogs pictured here are currently scheduled to attend! However, please keep in mind that our lineup is subject to change. Some lucky pups may find their forever homes before Saturday, or plans may change for other reasons, so we cannot guarantee that every pictured dog will be there.

We have so many wonderful dogs looking for loving homes! Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to stop by and support our rescue, we'd love to see you!
🧡 No tricks, just treats… and lots of puppy love! 🐾

Help us spread the word by sharing this post! You never know whose forever family might be scrolling. 🐶💕

10/30/2026

🚨 URGENT: JACK NEEDS A FOSTER TO SAVE HIM! 🚨

💔 Jack is at risk, and he needs out of the shelter ASAP!

This adorable 4-year-old, 11 lb Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix is struggling in the shelter environment. The stress and confinement are taking a toll on him, and he desperately needs a safe, loving home where he can decompress, play, and finally feel secure.

🐾 Jack is a friendly boy who just needs space, playtime, and a chance to thrive! The shelter is simply not the right environment for him, and we need to get him out soon.

❤️ We know Jack can blossom outside the shelter, but we need a foster to give him that chance.

🏡 Can you open your home to Jack? Fostering is temporary, and Second Chance Dog Rescue provides the supplies and support you need.

🏡 Fosters must live in San Diego County.

🐶 Already an approved foster?
If you can help, please email us at [email protected].

🏡 Interested in becoming a foster?
Apply here: https://secondchancedogrescue.org/volunteer

Please note: We do our best to monitor social media, but we aren’t always able to respond to comments. Email is the best way to reach us.

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San Diego, CA

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+16197213647

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http://linktr.ee/secondchancedogrescue

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