Medical Care for Rescue Dogs
Nearly every dog that comes into Dogs 2nd Chance’s care arrives with some unmet medical need — whether that’s a routine vaccine series, heartworm treatment, or emergency surgery. Providing thorough medical care for rescue dogs before adoption is one of the most important, and often most expensive, parts of what we do.
Spay & Neuter Assistance
Every dog we place is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and started on monthly heartworm and flea prevention prior to adoption, as described on our About Adopting a Dog page. Our spay & neuter assistance work doesn’t stop at our own dogs — reducing unplanned litters across the Mid-South is central to our mission, since it’s the single biggest factor in how many dogs end up needing rescue in the first place.
When Medical Bills Get Big
Some dogs need more than routine care. Ana, for example, was hospitalized with double pneumonia and racked up a vet bill of more than $12,000 — you can read her story here. Cases like hers are why donations matter so much: they let us say yes to dogs who need serious medical intervention instead of turning them away.
You can help cover veterinary costs by donating directly, or get your own pet chipped and support our work at the same time at one of our microchip clinics.
