Hounds on the Highway

When Mark and I began searching for an animal rescue organization to volunteer with, we were met with silence—no one responded to our inquiries. That was until we submitted our application to NYC Second Chance Rescue (SCR) . Within just two days, we each had a phone "interview" with an SCR team member, and they quickly reached out to our references.  We never imagined that a simple conversation about wanting to give back to the rescue community—largely inspired by our love for and incredible experience adopting Stella (yes, we reached out to her rescue first but never heard back)—would lead us here.  Now, volunteering with SCR has become a rewarding part of our lives. We cherish the quality time we spend together and with the amazing dogs we transport. It’s an experience we wouldn’t trade for anything.  As we reflect on this year’s transports, we’re excited to share some behind-the-scenes statistics and highlights that showcase the impact we’ve made. 🐾❤️ 2024   Tot...

                                                                                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ With a warmer winter day giving us a much-needed break from the freezing cold, we eagerly welcomed a group of wayward pups looking for their forever homes. The event turned out to be a fantastic day, with a wonderful turnout of adoptable dogs and enthusiastic visitors alike! There’s nothing quite like hearing the magic word: ADOPTED! But let me not get ahead of myself…   Meet Our Star: Spongecake!   Our spotlight today was on Spongecake—lovingly known as "Sponge." She’s still a puppy and has a unique story. Sponge is deaf, likely ...