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Second Chance FundProvide Second Chances to Pets in Need
The Second Chance Fund is dedicated to providing extensive, often emergency medical care to pets who are injured, sick, neglected or abused. This fund ensures uninterrupted medical care for the pets we rescue, allowing us to perform orthopedic surgeries, treat dogs suffering from heartworm disease, assist FIV/FELV positive cats and more. Regardless of the illness or condition, we believe all pets in need deserve a second chance! Join the fight to save a life by making a one-time or recurring gift to the Second Chance Fund.
Below are just a few of the many families this fund has helped. Read more success stories on our blog.
Garfield’s Second Chance
Somehow, a big stray tomcat got trapped down in a cellar. We trapped him and quickly realized he was friendly–and HUNGRY! He devoured his lasagna bait, so we found the name Garfield to be fitting. Garfield had dislocated his elbow, and needed surgery to amputate his leg. Read more >>
Nyla’s Second Chance
Nyla came to us near death in October 2019. She had lost a lot of blood due to a ruptured mammary tumor and needed to stay the night in an emergency veterinary clinic. While Nyla made an excellent recovery, we learned soon after that Nyla had two different types of cancer and her life expectancy was uncertain. But Nyla defied the odds, and we were happy to support her. Read more >>
Denise’s Second Chance
Denise came to us in early January 2020 from animal control. Denise was pregnant, emaciated and gave birth to twelve healthy babies in a foster home shortly after being rescued. In addition to being heartworm positive, Momma Denise also has two badly broken, infected molars needing removed, required entropion eye surgery on both eyes and was diagnosed with Giardia and a UTI–all needing treatment through the Second Chance Fund. Read more >>
Piglet’s Second Chance
Piglet was found running as a stray in Washington Park, IL back in June 2019. She had a massive neck wound that we assume was the result of an embedded collar–it was one of the worst cases we have seen. In addition to the horrendous neck wound, Piglet was also heartworm positive. Piglet was able to receive life-saving veterinary care thanks to the Second Chance Fund. Read more >>
Connor’s Second Chance
We rescued Connor as a nine-week-old puppy in March 2016. Connor had a wish: to be able to walk, run, and play like other puppies. He was rescued with neurological issues, weakening his back legs so he could not walk. We spent months trying to find a diagnosis and pursuing treatment, including water therapy and rehabilitation. Several years later, Connor gets around just fine with the use of a wheelchair. Read more >>