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With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, many of us are shopping online.

If you shop the 100's of stores through Good Shop and list Dogs 2nd Chance, TN as your Charity, we will receive from 1% to 25% of your purchase as a donation from those stores.

Also if you download the Good Search toolbar, not only is your shopping made easier but each time you search through Good Search we will receive a slight donation.

Happy Tails - A Book!

Calling all adoptive dog parents!!! The Happy Tails Books are looking for rescue stories of Boxers, German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, and Pugs. Please see their website for more information.

Here's a brief description of what they want you to share:

Share a "Tail"

Let's honor your wonderful adopted dogs by featuring their stories in a book! We have many "Lost Souls: Found!" books in the works, so regardless of your dog's breed, we want to hear about them!

You can submit information for one of several sections in our books. Longer stories (600-1200 words, please!) will be considered for features. Shorter stories, preferably no more than a paragraph in length, will be considered for our "Even Shorter Stories" section. For this section you can tell us a funny or heartwarming anecdote about your dog, or describe a challenge you had with your dog and how you overcame it. We are also open to poems, recipes, and of course, great photos.

It is not necessary that your dog came from a rescue group. The only stories we will not consider are those about dogs who were bought from a breeder or pet store. (Note: We have nothing against responsible private breeders - in fact we hope for a day when they are the only ones breeding dogs - their dogs are just not appropriate for the focus of these books.)

Mixed-breed dogs are welcome, too! We like to include some stories of mixed-breed dogs in our "Lost Souls: Found!" books - just let us know what your dog's dominant breed is.

Have more than one adopted dog? Tell us about them all!

The best stories are emotional. They make the reader laugh and/or cry. They generally begin with a problem (often the dog is in a bad situation), involve some kind of rescue situation, there are some ups and downs including one main crux, and then the story is resolved and everyone lives happily ever after. This is NOT always the pattern, but most stories that are accepted for the books resemble this pattern to some extent.

Become a Fan of Dogs 2nd Chance

Are you on Facebook? So is Dogs 2nd Chance! Become our fan by searching for Dogs 2nd Chance in the search button or using the link above. We'd love to hear from our adoptive families on how their new family members are doing, so please post a picture on our Facebook page!

Thank you for helping the helpless!

Microchipping Sunday!

Happy Tails!

Here are some pictures of Ernie playing in the snow. Ernie was one of the dogs adopted to New England. His new dad Gary even took the time to explain a snow angel since he wasn't sure if Memphians knew what that was! How sweet! We're so happy for Ernie and his new family!

From Ernie's dad:

Ernie likes the snow...as long as it is already on the ground and not falling from the sky. I took him out this morning, we had about 3 inches of snow in the night. He ran and danced and made snow angels. Now I am not sure, being from a place with little or no snow if you know what a snow angelis, so bear with me. It is when you fall back into the snow and move your arms and legs against the snow back and forth. This leaves an impression in the snow that looks like the outline of an angel. Well, Ernie kept throwing himself into the snow and laying on his side and moving his legs like he was running. I am not sure what that was all about but it reminded me of making snow angels as a kid. I sent pictures this time.

Ernie has decided he likes toys. He has a whole basket of them. Periodically, he will take them all out and spread the all over the living room. The room ends up looking like a class of wild preschoolers had been there. He doesn't destroy them, he just throws them around. Until today...I guess he liked the snow so much, he tried to make his own!

Happy Tails!

Angel has been adopted!!! You may remember her from the Foster Friday featuring Chester. We're all so happy Angel has found her forever home! Here are some pictures.

Look at that happy waggy tail!

Merry Christmas Angel!

Dog of the Week: Death Row Dogs

If you're familiar with Dogs 2nd Chance, you may be aware of the Death Row Dogs program at the Green River Correctional Complex in Central City, KY. In this program dogs that have been in a shelter or with fosters for a long time and continuously overlooked are given the opportunity to train at the prison facility with the inmates. Dogs spend three months their in training and are fully vetted an cared for. Here is one news story from Kentucky about this program.

The current Death Row Dogs class has 15 of the 20 participants from the Mid South area, either from Dogs 2nd Chance, or CARES. This time, however, there are not as many adoption applications for these wonderful dogs. We need your help! If you were thinking about a dog this winter, please consider a fully trained, wonderful dog from this program. You can read more about it at the McMuttigan's website.

Here are the photos from Class 26. Click on a picture to check out the personalities of these adoptable dogs! There are indications of which are available. If they are not adopted, these dogs will have to return to the rescue organizations, and unfortunately, we have little room or time to keep up their training. Please find yourself a wonderful new addition to your family!

Please email mcmuttigans@yahoo.com if you are interested in one of these amazing dogs!

Foster Friday: Lin

This week we will meet Lin, another Dogs 2nd Chance amazing foster. Lin, a legal assistant specializing in bankruptcy and family law, got involved with Dogs 2nd Chance in July of 2008. Her first foster was Sweetie, an older beagle mix, who ended up becoming part of Lin’s family. Since that time she has fostered over 20 dogs!! Wow!

Lin enjoys fostering because of the satisfaction she feels when a sad, lonely pup goes to a loving caring home. She comments, “Even those we get as pups, could have very well ended up in a life of misery, so even though they have never known hunger and neglect, it is still a good feeling to know they will be cared for.”

Lin has lived all over the US including Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and now Millington, TN where she, her son, her grandson, and 12 dogs reside.

Her most memorable dog, Hercules, is now in the prison program and may become a therapy dog. Hercules was a lovable, gangly 8 month old golden lab mix puppy who wanted to learn and be loved. Sounds like he found the perfect spot!

Currently Lin is fostering KD and Rover. KD is an older Finish Spitz/Chow mix and very mellow.

KD

Rover is a golden lab mix who you may have heard about if you are familiar with the Dogs 2nd Chance organization. Rover is the dog who had a rubber band wrapped around his tail, which he ended up skinning. Poor buddy had to have his tail amputated at the base of the spine! He is still very very active and loves people. He would be good in a single dog home since he’s not too fond of other dogs.

Rover

If you'd like to have a trial adoption with KD or Rover, please fill out an application. Thanks Lin for fostering!

If you’d like to be a part of the fostering community, please email Linda at linda@dogs2ndchance.org or fill out an application. Thank you for helping the helpless!

Puppies!!!

We have some new babies in the Dogs 2nd Chance foster network. An expecting mother American Staffordshire Terrier showed up on a caring foster's doorstep five weeks ago. A week later she had four healthy baby boys, one of which has already been adopted! Momma has also found a forever home. Let us know if you are interested in a puppy for Christmas, but PLEASE do your research! We don't want these baby boys to face the same fate as their mother after Christmas time.

You can also email Margaret at isabella@bigriver.net for more information. Here are some pictures of these new boys and their momma.

Pictures with Santa

Dogs 2nd Chance is sponsoring a few photo opportunities for the four-legged kids to get pictures with Santa. The money raised will go directly to the Dogs 2nd Chance never ending medical bills.

Saturday Dec. 5th 12noon-3pm

Paws with Claus

$10 Photos with Santa

PAWS

Ste 108

6050 Airline Rd,

Arlington, TN 38002

(901) 867-2870

Saturday Dec. 5th 11am-4pm

Paws with Claus

Children Welcome!

Halls Feed

155 US Hwy 72 East

Collierville, Tn 38017

Located North of Interstate 385

Package

1 8X10

2 5X7

1 sheet wallets

$25.00, no sitting fee

Saturday Dec. 12th 12noon-3pm

Paws with Claus

Camp Bow Wow

2121 Whitten Rd

Memphis, TN 38133

(901) 373-8757

Helo, The Hollywood Hound

Our Friends at Hollywood Feed are asking for our help! Our buddy Helo who hangs out at Hollywood feed while we're shopping or having our adoption events, is featured in a commercial contest from Doritos! We can all began voting for his commercial starting January 5th, but in the meantime, go view the commercial and see Helo in action! If he wins, the commercial will be featured during the Super Bowl!

Let's go Helo!!!

Foster Friday: Chester

Hi all. This is a new weekly feature for the Dogs 2nd Chance blog. We'd like to recognize the volunteer fosters and all they do for the abandoned animals. Join me every Friday as I feature a new volunteer foster from Dogs 2nd Chance.

This week we’ll meet Chester. Chester has been involved with dog rescue for 27 years! Way to go Chester!!! He has rescued dogs in many states including Texas, Kansas, Mississippi and Arkansas and has been involved with many groups, the first of which was Chihuahua Transport and Rescue.

His love for animals and faith that they can be helped began when he was six years old while living in the country with his grandparents. Chester recalls, “My dog at the time was a Shepherd mix, Bullet. He was hit by a car and all 4 legs were broken and in most cases back then that was a death sentence, not with my grandfather. He staked out 4 poles and stretched out a minnow sein across these. He then put Bullet in the middle of the sein where his paws did not touch the ground. He gave him something for pain and don't know what that was. He crawled under the sein and straightened out Bullets legs as best he could. Bullet was watered and fed this way. After about a month, he let the sein down; Bullet could walk and later on was running. This set the stage for my love of animals.”

Chester is a long-time musician who also loves to fish and camp. He currently fosters Lady Bug, Angel, and Betsy. If you'd be interested in giving one of these dogs a forever home, please fill out an adoption application here.

Lady Bug, a short coat Chihuahua.

Angel, a Boston Terrier Chihuahua mix.

Betsy, Boston Terrier

Thank you Chester for your life-long commitment to rescue!

If you’d like to be a part of the fostering community, please email Linda at linda@dogs2ndchance.org or fill out an application. Thank you for helping the helpless!

Happy Tails!

Dogs 2nd Chance works with a group in New England who transports dogs awaiting forever homes in the southern states to new homes in the New England area. This organization, Happy Dogs of New England has been transporting southern dogs weekly for adoptions in New Hampshire.

The latest happy tail comes to us from a couple in New England who adopted Diesel from this transport. We hope Chelsea, Thomas, and Diesel have a Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a short note and pictures from Chelsea and Thomas:

Hey everyone!! It's Chelsea and Thomas. We just wanted to share with everyone our cute little furry addition to our little family. His name is Diesel. He was born on September 5Th, so he's just about 11 weeks old. We picked him up just yesterday from a shelter in TN that transfers pups up to the New England area every Saturday. We love him so much already and we know that love will only grow.
Love, Thomas and Chelsea

Thank you for helping the helpless!

Dog of the Week: Hansel

Phew, I'm tired from playing all day in the fall leaves with my two-legged foster brother and sister! Oh, hi! My name is Hansel, I'm about eight months old, and I've had quite an eventful start to my life. Since I was found, I've been with such caring people at Dogs 2nd Chance. They've treated me and my sister Gretel for mange and helped Gretel get adopted! If you want some history click here, but we were kinda ugly back then with no hair.

At my foster home I enjoy playing with my 3 and 6 year old two-legged brother and sister, and trotting along with the 3 year old when he rides his bike. I've figured out the housetraining and hang out only on this one chair. My foster mom is so nice to let me be on one piece of big people furniture! We also have one cat at my foster house, but I leave him alone. I love the other dogs that live with me and we play together a lot.

I'm really excited to be adopted and go to my forever home! I just have so much love to give and I am so excited about my second chance for a good life! Please let Dogs 2nd Chance know you want to adopt me. I will love you forever! Here's the link to the adoption form on dogs2ndchance.org.

If you can't adopt me, would you mind helping with donations for my care? I know my mange cost Dogs 2nd Chance a lot of money, and even just a little bit would help. I hear donations are tax deductible, but I'm not sure what that means.

Thank you for helping us helpless dogs!

Love,

Hansel

Canine Heartworms

Anyone who has ever worked with dog rescue knows heartworm disease in canines is a prevalent problem. If you need convincing, just take a look at the sidebar’s scrolling pictures of all the dogs in Dogs 2nd Chance who are heartworm positive in 2009. And this is just one rescue organization!

Heartworms are transmitted to dogs by mosquitoes. If you live in the Memphis area you know we still have mosquitoes buzzing around even this late into November. You can imagine then why it is so important to use heartworm preventative year-round. However, for many dogs who end up needing rescue, monthly heartworm prevention is not available to them. This is why so many of Dogs 2nd Chance rescues are heartworm positive.

Benjamin Franklin was correct when he said, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Heartworm disease is the perfect canine example! While it may cost up to $80 / year for parasite protection depending a dog’s weight, treating the disease can cost $1000 or more and involves a lot of patience on the part of the caregiver and dog. A dog being treated for heartworm must be kept in a low-stress, low-activity environment until the heartworm remains have passed through the dog's body.

You can imagine the expense for a rescue organization with many heartworm positive dogs, and why each one of these dogs needs a sponsor!

Good news though! Once a dog has been treated for heartworm and has started the monthly preventative, he is just as much an adoptable dog than any other Dogs 2nd Chance dog!

If you’d like to help with the cost of treatment or be a quiet home for a dog being treated for heartworms please let us know!

Other questions about heartworms in animals? See the American Heartworm Society’s FAQ page.

Thank you for helping the helpless!

Even Easier to Donate!

Check out this new easy option for donations to Dogs 2nd Chance! If you'd rather not use PayPal, we have a new option through Capital One. Capital One covers the transaction fee so 100% of your donation reaches the dogs in need. Just click on the image below!

Remember, Dogs 2nd Chance is a registered 501(c) charity so your donation is tax deductible!

Thank you for helping the helpless!!

$20.00 MICROchipping this weekend!!!

Come by and see us!

Saturday (Nov 14th) we'll be at P.A.W.S. Gourmet Treats & More

6050 Airline Road Arlington, TN 38002

from 12-4 or while supplies last!

Sunday (Nov 15th) we'll be at Hollywood Feed

6722 US-70 (Summer Ave)

from 1-4 or while supplies last!

Brought to you by ResQ! All MicroChips include free registration!

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel were abandoned, most likely thrown away like trash. They were befriended by a nice man and woman that started feeding them, caring for them the best the could. They knew the pups needed medical attention and reached out to the email rescue network in the Memphis area. Someone told them "just take them to the shelter". But Manny & Elkie knew that was a death sentence for sure.

They continued to care for the pups and waited a week or so and tried the email community again. This time several strangers banded together with the couple and got them to Northgate Animal Hospital.
They are safe, dry and have beed diagnosed with advance demodetic mange. Although not contagious, it must be very painful in this advanced stage. They have been started on antibiotics and will need daily medication for months. Dr Gullett stated they would not have survived another month without treatment. Their prognosis is good, but they have a long row to hoe. It will be winter before they have much hair and be ready for adoption.
Thank you Manny and Elke for helping these abandoned babies. Thank you Gwen for getting me involved. Thank you Janice, Leslie, Taylor and Teresa for your offers to help. Thank you Dr Gullett and staff at Northgate for caring for these castaways.

If you would like to help Hansel, Gretel, Rover{ who skinned his own dead tail, because some idiot put a rubber band on it cutting off all the circulation} or any of our loving abandoned dogs, PLEASE DONATE TODAY! We feel like we are running a Heartworm Hotel with all the heartworm positive dogs waiting on treatment in our care. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Help Needed

We need  Volunteer Photographers willing to travel to different foster homes in South Tipton and North Shelby Counties in Tennessee to capture great shots of our foster dogs. Late afternoon and weekends a must. Without Great photos, our dogs will never be adopted.
Please help!!
Email : dogs2ndchance@gmail.com

Happy Hounds!!

need Volunteer blogger

Hi all!
As you can see we are not current with our blog.
We need a Volunteer to maintain & keep current. I can barely keep myself current.
There are many wonderful things happening with our dogs. We are now working with 4 rescue groups from New England placing some of our dogs in wonderful, loving, permanent homes. I hope to soon post some pictures of their new families.
We also have 9 dogs that with be going through the Death Row Dogs program at the Green River Correctional Complex in Center, City Kentucky. Racer & Pumkin will graduate this program Wednesday August 19th and then meet Port-a-Pups Transport on Thursday to go to their new home, an 80 acre farm/orchard in the mountains of New Hampshire. Our sister rescue C.A.R.E. will also be sending 3 dogs. We will also be transporting a few dogs from other rescues for a total of 16-18 dogs. If you would like to join our little caravan to Kentucky & transport a few dogs, please email me @ dogs2ndchance@gmail.com. We will be leaving Monday morning August the 24th.
thanks to all, I havbe to get back to the dogs!!

June 20th Fundraiser End of Spring Fling

For immediate release
Linda Sutphin 901-485-3450
Stephanie Mitchell 901-301-2552
dogs2ndchance.org
dogs2ndchance@gmail.com
Dogs 2ndnd Chance, a local non profit dog rescue organization will be having an End of Spring Fling June 20thth from 9am-5pm at 9991 Idaville Road, Atoka. It is located on the corner of Hwy 14 and Idaville Road near the Tipton/Shelby County line. They will have a mini flea market, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. There will be food and fun for all! Dogs 2ndnd Chance will also host a meet and greet with some of their adoptable, rescued dogs.
Bring your dogs out from 2pm-5pm for a bath and rabies vaccine, lovingly given but Dr Tracy Gullett and her staff from Northgate Animal Hospital.
All proceeds and donations will go to offset their never ending Vet bills for their rescued, adoptable dogs.
Many of the adoptable dogs can be seen at http://dogs2ndchance.org All dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines and any medical needs taken care of before being available for adoption. Please come out and support this local 501[c]3 public charity. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
For booth information, to donate or to volunteer call Stephanie Mitchell @ 901-301-2552.

Saturday Adoption Events

Hollywood Feed

2648 Broad Street
Memphis, TN 38112

*Hollywood Feed Cordova*
1001 N Germantown Pkwy
Cordova, TN 38018


Adoption Hours 11 am - 1 pm

Rocky came home

Good News!
Rocky came home the same night tired but happy to be home.
He started obedience training last night & will go to Daycare 2 days a week to keep him entertained!!

Lost Dog!

Please be on the look out for Rocky (formerly Junior Mint).
Blue Pit/Weimerainer Mix. 10 months old. Neutered. Orange University of TN collar with rabies and ID tag. White spot down front of chest. Last scene going west down Poplar from Poplar Place townhomes at Kirby.
Contact Renee at 901-647-0481 or 901-409-0212 if you find or see Rocky.

Give us your insider knowledge

Do you know what vets are having monthly specials? Do you know about a deal on pet food, medicine, etc. Do you have a great dog treat recipe? a great flea remedy? Email erincase81@gmail.com and give me you insider knowledge. I'll post it here on the blog so you can help other animal moms and dads benefit from your vast wisdom. (Don't worry I'll give you all the credit)

Spay and Neuter your pets

As well all know the stray animal population in Memphis and the surrounding area is growing every day. With tough economic time more people are giving up on their pets. Many of the animal shelters are filled to capacity. Many people will simple put their pets out on the street. This is very sad and it's hard to believe that anyone could do such a thing. That is why it is so important to spay and neuter your pets. There are a number of places in Memphis that offer low cost spaying and neutering.

Northgate Animal Hospital is currently offering a $50.00 special for Spaying/Neutering for the month of June. It is required that your pet is up to date on their vaccinations.

The Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services will spay/neuter feral cats for $25. If you find a stray cat in your neighborhood please consider making this small sacrifice. It can great reduce the stray cat population.

Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services has a special this month on neutering for male cats for $20. Call (901) 324-3202 to schedule an appointment. (Leave a message as they are in surgery all day)

Donations are now tax deductible!

I have the great honor of announcing that all donations to Dogs 2nd Chance are now deductible. If you would like me make a donation please visit dogs2ndchance.org or use the PayPal button below. We currently have 7 dogs that need heartworm treatment and 1 dog that needs hip surgery. Thank you for your generosity in giving! Every little bit helps.

Lost Dog

Please be on the look out for Buddha. He was last seen in Covington, TN at Hwy 59 West off Hwy 51. He has been missing since May 5. He is sweet and friendly. If you find or see him please call one of the following numbers.

901-485-2126
901-837-0834
901-389-7330

Spring Fling

Mark your calendars for June 20th. Stephanie Mitchell has been gracious in hosting a Spring Fling fund raising event for Dogs 2nd Chance at her farm (see map below). It will be a day of fun with a mini flea market, face painting, pony rides, possible petting zoo, concessions [hot dogs, drinks,chips etc] and of course, our guests of honor, the dogs who are looking for a forever home.

We are looking for volunteers for this event so if you would like to know more, volunteer, or have some great ideas for this event, please email Stephanie Mitchell. We look forward to seeing you there!


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We need your help!

As many of you fellow dog lovers know, vet bills can be very expensive. Currently we have 7 dogs that are heartworm positive. The cost of the treatment can range from $150 to $350 (depending on weight). Please help these sweet pups get the treatment they need. Donations can be made with PayPal by clicking Donate.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Dogs 2nd Chance blog! This blog will be your one stop shop for everything that is going on with the group; pictures, events, and stories. To all the volunteers, we'd love to hear your stories and post them here. After all, we couldn't do it with out you.

Make sure that you also visit our myspace and facebook pages as well.