Second Chance Shelter - DeLand

On July 25, 2009, the City of DeLand’s Second Chance animal shelter opened to high expectations.  One year later, 53 dogs were rescued and 29 were reunited with their owners thanks to Second Chance. Cats fared even better with 139 cats rescued.

Managed by the DeLand Police Department, Second Chance is designed to house abandoned or lost domestic animals in a safe and secure holding area for a three day period. The holding period allows pet owners an opportunity to reclaim their pets by contacting the police department’s Animal Control Officer.

Here are some of the great dogs looking for a "Second Chance" in DeLand. Please pass along to any of your animal-loving friends!

This male tan and white shepherd mix is still just a puppy. Who can resist those cute floppy ears?

This female is a brindle and white female pit bull. 

The volunteers at Second Chance say they've never heard this sweet black chow bark. The dog was left behind by its owners after an eviction. 

This German Shepherd is an older dog, we estimate about 5 years old or better. It's obvious this dog has had some training. 

Since Second Chance is not designed for on-site adoptions those who wish to adopt an animal schould contact one of the rescue groups listed on the City’s web site at www.deland.org 

Unusual Volunteer Effort Helps Heartworm Positive Dogs Get Adopted

It happens nearly every day. A family comes to the Halifax Humane Society to find a friend. They find a dog they like, spend time with him, and make the decision that this dog is the one for them. Then they realize the dog has been diagnosed with heart worms. They move on.

The volunteers at Halifax Humane Society knew that treating a dog for heart worms could be a little time consuming and had a cost associated with it. This kept a lot of people from adopting dogs, so dozens of dogs large and small with great pet potential were left behind because of heart worms. After careful consideration and much discussion with the staff at HHS, a group of volunteers decided to raise money to treat dogs for heart worms to give them a chance to find a home.

Since the fund was established, dozens of dogs have been treated and adopted. Currently there are a few dogs that have completed heart worm treatment but are still looking for a home.

Dogs like Nugget, below.

And Lola

And Bear

Heart worms are both preventable and treatable. If you'd like to support the heart worm fund at HHS, call Kevin at 386-274-4703 ext. 320.