Second Chance Dog Rescue
WELCOME
At Second Chance Dog Rescue our mission is to rescue dogs facing cruelty and neglect and find them loving new homes where they can flourish and lead their best lives.
We work with rescuers in the Balkans and further afield as well as with dogs facing an uncertain future here in the UK. We support our dogs for life providing our fosterers and adopters with aftercare and support whenever they need it.
We have no employed staff and rely totally on our volunteers and supporters for our continued existence. Their generosity is beyond belief and has enabled us to save over 3,000 dogs since we were founded in 2018.
If you care about dogs, please consider supporting us by donating, volunteering or following us on social media. Your support is so important to us.
Featured Dog
DOUGIE
FOSTER
ESTIMATED AGE: 1 years, 5 months
SEX: Male
LOCATION: Mayport, Cumbria
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bosnia
BREED: Mixed
SIZE/WEIGHT: Medium
Dougie was rescued from the streets of Bosnia as a tiny puppy with his mum Penny and siblings. While his mum and most of his littermates are now adopted and happily settled, Dougie has sadly experienced much disruption and multiple changes through no fault of his own.
Dougie is a very sweet, affectionate boy once he trusts you. He bonds closely to 'his person' and has a playful, cheeky side, especially with other dogs. He absolutely thrives with canine companionship and will need a steady, confident, playful resident dog to help him feel safe and show him the way.
However, Dougie is a very sensitive soul. He is wary of handling and currently fearful of having a harness put on and, as much as he loves playing in the garden, he has never been for a walk.
For this reason, Dougie will need an experienced, calm foster home that understands fearful dogs and is willing to work at his pace without pressure.
Dougie does not need acres of land or forced exercise, he needs stability, predictability, calm leadership, time, patience and, most importantly, A REAL CHANCE!
He has previously been crate trained and does well with structure and routine when given the chance to settle properly.
Dougie is looking for a special, understanding, experienced foster carer with a confident, friendly resident dog. A secure garden, minimal visitors initially and absolutely no pressure around walks or equipment, this will be worked on gradually and at Dougie's pace.
Dougie is an affectionate, playful and loving boy but he needs the right environment to truly feel safe and thrive.
He has just been so incredibly unlucky with disrupted placements, and we are determined to get this right for him now.
REF: DOUGIE_366
SPAY IT FORWARD
Our new spay and neuter programme
Every hour, thousands of puppies are born into suffering . Most won’t make it, they are born to die. Some will live short lives filled with abuse, disease, or neglect, only to die cold and alone. Others will survive just long enough to keep the cycle going.
One unspayed female dog and her offspring can produce over 60,000 puppies in just 6 years. That’s not just a statistic, that’s a crisis.
Rescue and rehoming alone is not enough. We need to fight back and tackle the root cause of why dogs end up in rescue at all.
Adopt to Stop
From 1st September 2025, we increased our adoption fees by £20 for all new applications and applied these extra funds to our campaign to spay and neuter a dog still waiting for rescue, whether in a pound, shelter, or on the streets.
Adoption should mean more than a new home, it should mean hope for the dog you take home and the one you’ll never meet but still save. When you adopt from us you don’t just change one life, you will help to stop the cycle.
You Spay it Forward.
The number of dogs spayed or neutered since we started our campaign in September 2025 is now:
