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A Message from Mike Mills of R.E.M. |
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Second
Chance Animal Rescue & Adoptions is an all volunteer, non profit animal
rescue group established in 1998, dedicated to rescuing as many dogs
from Death Row at County run Animal Controls as possible, and placing
them in perfect homes. We have successfully placed over 2,000 dogs since
Second Chance's inception. We currently have 10 acres in Canton that we
are trying to raise $150,000 to build our modern kennel on. Having a
facility to house our rescued dogs is crucial, and will allow us to save
more lives. Donations are greatly needed and appreciated! To learn
more, please visit our website, to find out how you can help us help
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Roxanne entered the contest with barbed wire twisted around her mouth. The camera was not on her when we found her and removed it. She was 40 pounds underweight. The fact she lived qualifies her as a survivor. |
Our second survivor is Henry. Henry’s leg was mangled when a car hit him. He lay in the street for a long time. Then, Animal Control picked him up. After amputating his leg and losing a lot of blood, Henry completed his challenge. HE LIVED! |
Our 3rd contestant Sally came from a puppy mill. She was bred 15 times or more until her uterus fell through her abdomen. Dr. Banner operated for 3 hours to put her organs back. Sally also qualifies as a survivor for having lived in a wire cage for years. She wins a special Survivor award. |
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The Survivors used all they had
to survive. Now they need sponsorship.
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At 10:30 on 8-25-09 #A0113 lay down on the cement floor to get some
rest. He was exhausted. He was sick and tired. He couldn't remember the last time he ate. And even when he did, it made his stomach hurt.He scratched his ears again, and tried to get comfortable. He didn't know it but at 8:01 the next morning he was scheduled to die.You see #A0113 was a Rottweiler picked up as a stray on 8-5-09. No one wanted him, so he was to be destroyed. At 8:01 his kennel door opened and the animal control officer put a leash around his neck. But instead of walking him to his death, #A0113 was led to the exit door of the Coweta Animal Shelter and out into the fresh air for the first time in over 20 days.The rescue effort began the night before when Athens Rottie rescue, Atlanta Rottie rescue, and Second Chance Animal rescue got together on the phone and the computer, way into the wee morning hours. Then before 5 am Irina from an Atlanta rescue group drove to Coweta AC, arriving at 7:45 am and drove #A0113 to her work place, where he hid from her Lasa mix. From there, I picked him up, named him Jack Benny, and took him to the vet.The shelter had estimated Benny to be 10 years old. But to my surprise, the vet said he was only 3 years old, with years of abuse on him.Benny has: strong heartworm, a bad case of hookworms, yeast infections in both ears, a urinary track infection, severe fly bites on his ears and a few hotspots. He is very hand shy and has more than likely been hit in his lifetime. Benny has a lot going for him though. He is truly a gentle giant. He likes other dogs and is just thrilled to be alive. When the vet drew blood from him he just closed his eyes and buried his head in the corner. He didn't make a sound.So Benny is ready for his "makeover"! Benny has a really good chance at a Second Chance.We can turn back the hands of time for Benny with your help. He has already had his first bath in a long time, if not for the first time; and he looks much better. Now we start heartworm treatment.Benny is at Crabapple Knoll Animal Clinic under the care of Dr. Holly Marrinson, 770-475-8272. He will need a foster home and then will be up for adoption.Remember heartworm disease is deadly but easily preventable. Not giving your dog heartworm preventative is an act of animal cruelty. |
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Levi was the Cane Corso along with his brother who was left outside when
the owner went to the Gulf war. It took a year for the courts to get the
two dogs surrendered. By that time both were almost dead. They were both
75 pounds under weight, and Levi had heartworms. The judge sent them to
Gwinnett Animal Control and Gwinnett asked Second Chance to take them.
If you remember we named them Butch Cassidy and Sundance. |
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Dear Jolynn, This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to write...a week ago we had to have Levi put to sleep...we had found out several months ago that he had a bladder mass that turned out to be cancerous and last week he let us know that he was ready and that it was time to ease his pain forever and allow him our final gift of peace. This was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. But it was the right thing, he had lost almost all control of his urine and even though we tried the "belly bands" it got to the point when he would go outside it was so painful for him to try and urinate...the look on his face...and we knew that he was in so much pain even with medication. He had stopped eating even his canned food and was loseing weight...unfortunatly when the time came Michael was at work and could not get away, but my stepdaughter Samantha was with us...and he went peacefully with his head in my lap...Even now it is hard to tell you this through the tears....he was such a huge part of our lives and when we come home it just doesn't seem right to not have him greeting us at the door...toy in his mouth.his entire body wagging.so excited to see us. I will never be able to find the words to thank you for what you did for him, because without you he would never have survived, you treated his heartworms and he put his weight back on because of the food he was given. It was because of your love, your compassion and your dedication that he was given his second chance at life. You entrusted us with his life when you allowed us to adopt him and that was the greatest of honors. How lucky we were to have him those four amazing years. He touched not only our lives but so many others as well. Helping to teach everyone he met about so many things, from his little nubby ears, to how important heartworm prevention is....how giant dogs could be gentle...and his unconditional love that he gave to us. The only thing he wanted in return was our love. He was never far from us....a true "velcro dog". We are going to miss him so much, but he is being cremated and we are going to bury him under the willow tree in the yard. Thank you again so much for everything you and all your volunteers do...because without all of you, we would never have had our Gentle Giant Levi. Sincerely, Liz Davenport |
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Will and Grace |
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The puppies were only were only six feet away from a 6 lane highway when
their owners moved and left them behind to play in the mud. Contractors
came and gutted the house. All furniture sat at the curb. Still, these
two seven month old puppies played in the mud. Hungry and cold, the
neighbor put food out a few times. The puppies wondered when someone
would come home. After many days passed, animal control was called.
Minutes before they arrived a Second Chance Volunteer heard about the
situation and grabbed them up. Now, Will & Grace, are safe and sound.
Fed, washed up, spayed, neutered, shots, and lots of love.
Will and Grace had a very |
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Virgo |
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Virgo's family was evicted so Virgo, her 7 brothers and sisters,
her Mom, and her dad, were dropped off at Barrow County Animal
Control. Lisa Johnson with Second Chance picked them
up. Remarkably, all siblings, and parents were adopted. Then 2 years later, Virgo, and the 2 dogs in the home with Virgo were dumped at Petsmart. One 9 year old Beagle and one 1 year old mix breed. The man dropped them off saying the Beagle had jumped up on his 14 month old "soiling" his pajamas with mud. Luckily the beagle and the cutest little mix breed Murphy Brown got adopted right away. Virgo wasn't so lucky and seemed to be afraid and insecure after her 2 year adoption experience. She was very skinny too. Then....The Happy Ending occurred when Sarah fostered Virgo, and Virgo found her home. Here's the proof! |
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