NYC Second Chance Rescue

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NYC Second Chance Rescue, cat and kitten at Adoption Center in Long Island City

NYC Second Chance Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

We rescue and rehabilitate critically injured and neglected dogs and cats, and those at high-risk of euthanasia. Since our inception in 2009, we have saved over 16,000 lives.
Why do we do what we do? Because they matter.
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2023 achievements
because of your
generous support

Animals Rescued

$4,108,700

Raised

Animals Adopted

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Dog Fostering Program

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NYC Second Chance Rescue, Rescue Center Dog, Aston

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Shop our Bonfire store and help rescue pets. Every purchase helps support the 1,000 injured and neglected dogs and cats we bring into our care each year. Together, we save lives.

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NYC Second Chance Rescue - Shadey

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Your recurring gift provides reliable funds that help us to continue rescuing critically injured, neglected, and abused animals and those at high risk for euthanasia.

Your support makes it possible to give dogs like Junie the second chance they deserve.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Become a monthly donor and help save dogs like Junie

NYC Second Chance Rescue

Because They Matter

Find Your Best Friend

browse our adoptables
NYC Second Chance Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

We rescue and rehabilitate critically injured and neglected dogs and cats, and those at high-risk of euthanasia. Since our inception in 2009, we have saved over 16,000 lives.

Why do we do what we do? Because they matter.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Guidestar/Candid Platinum Transparency 2024
Charity Navigator - Three-Star Rating

2023 achievements
because of your
generous support

Animals Rescued

$4,108,700

Raised

Animals Adopted

Join The

Weekenders

Dog Fostering Program
for dogs at our Centers
NYC Second Chance Rescue - Join The WEEKENDERS Temporary dog fostering program

Official Merchandise

Shop our Bonfire store and help rescue pets. Every purchase helps support the 1,000 injured and neglected dogs and cats we bring into our care each year. Together, we save lives.

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Shadey

Give the Gift of a Second Chance

Become a
Monthly Donor

NYC Second Chance Rescue - Become a monthly donor and help save dogs like Junie

Your recurring gift provides reliable funds that help us to continue rescuing critically injured, neglected, and abused animals and those at high risk for euthanasia.

Your support makes it possible to give dogs like Junie the second chance they deserve.