Author: caroline

  • About Rebekah

    Hi! My name is Rebekah Olsen and I’m a freelance writer and dog enthusiast. I volunteered to write this blog as a way to help raise awareness for rescuing pets through Dogs 2nd Chance Rescue, but even in the first few weeks of our launch, other rescues have found solace and advice in the words…

  • How Fostering Can Change You For Good

    One of the questions we often get asked is “Is it hard fostering a dog?” Yes, it is hard, anything worth doing usually is, but it’s also something more…it’s life changing. There’s a song in the musical, Wicked, called For Good. Wizard of Oz inspired characters, Glinda and Elphaba, are two witches who became friends…

  • About this Blog

    Welcome to Dogs 2nd Chance Blog! I would greet you in the normal fashion that our furry friends do, but since a computer is separating us, I’ll have to settle with a simple hello. Dogs 2nd Chance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit group that was founded in 2007 with the purpose of finding permanent, loving homes…

  • Volunteer Application Form

    Apply to volunteer with Dogs 2nd Chance: photograph dogs, write bios, help at meet and greets and fundraisers, and more.

  • Adoptable Castaway- Dude

    Dude- Yellow Lab Mix I know what you’re thinking, Dude? Why the name Dude for a dog? Well, because when you’re around this 60 lb, 2-year-old yellow lab, you can’t help but say Duuuuuddeeee, what’cha doin’? This cool guy has a lot of heart and love to give. His two favorite places are being outside…

  • About Fostering

    What fostering a dog with Dogs 2nd Chance involves, from taking a dog home to helping them find their forever family.