Adopt

Second Chance Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in San Diego, CA

Second Chance Dog Rescue was formed to fulfill a desperate need in the community to Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-home homeless dogs from the over-crowded local shelters, and from families who can no longer take care of their dogs (on a case-by-case basis only).

Our program is based on foster care, and all rescued dogs spend their first days at a loving foster home where they receive personalized care. As part of our program, we ensure that all dogs are vaccinated, are spayed or neutered, and have been socialized by their foster family. In addition, Second Chance Dog Rescue provides support for potential new owners and monitors progress for both new pet parents and their adopted dogs. This helps guarantee that our dogs go to good, loving, forever homes.

Contact
Phone
Address
2801 "B" Street #55
San Diego, CA 92102
Address Map

Meet their adoptable pets

2801 "B" Street #55

San Diego, CA 92102

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Second Chance Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Carmela's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Carmela

Carmela

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Senior
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Willamina's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Willamina

Willamina

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Princess

Princess

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JamBerry's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of JamBerry

JamBerry

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Terry's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Terry

Terry

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mila's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mila

Mila

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mitch's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Mitch

Mitch

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, Young
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Beaker's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Beaker

Beaker

Pug/Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Diego County; Los Angeles County; Kern County; San Bernardino County; and Baja California

Additional adoption info

We require an Adoption Questionnaire to be completed - whether online or in person - before meeting any of our dogs. Upon approval of the Questionnaire, a potential adopter will be required to complete an Adoption Contract and pay adoption fees. All of our adoptions start with the first 2 weeks as a 'trial' period, to ensure the adoption is a good fit. Adoption of a puppy may require a refundable training deposit, which will be refunded upon completion of training with a Certfied dog trainer, and submission of certificate of completion to our office.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Second Chance Dog Rescue

San Diego Animal Sanctuary

San Diego, CA 92165

Pitties and Company

El Cajon, CA 92019

Lots of Love for Animals Rescue

Spring Valley, CA 91978

We'll also keep you updated on Sally 3's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Photo of Sally 3

Sally 3

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Leo

Leo

Neapolitan Mastiff

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby & Annie's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Gabby & Annie

Gabby & Annie

Vizsla/Weimaraner

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tamarind's adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Tamarind

Tamarind

Guinea Pig

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A-Maize-Ing Iowa's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of A-Maize-Ing Iowa

A-Maize-Ing Iowa

Guinea Pig

Male
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cadence's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Cadence

Cadence

German Shepherd Dog/Chow Chow

Female, Puppy
San Diego, CA

Search for a dog or cat

  • Ashburn, VA
  • Ashburn, VA

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

Animal Charities in San Diego, CA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more