Second Chance Ranch Rescue - Best Dog Rescues & Shelters | Sniffspot (2024)

449 Joe English Rd, New Boston, NH 03070

New HampshireUS

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"An immediate family member recently passed away leaving behind a 9 yr old dog we sadly cannot take. It has been heart breaking trying to find him a home. Although Second Chance is full, and Rocky would decline in a shelter setting, Second Chance has been very supportive doing courtesy postings & posting to their website, offering suggestions, checking in on us, and referring people our way. They have also offered advice and anyway that they can help. They have truly kept me going and helped me keep the faith for rehoming my relatives sweet soul of a dog."

— jen o.

Fan

"I've been following Dalis to the rescue for several years now and it's a remarkable rescue organization with the well being of the animal being number one. Dalis makes sure every home is a good fit for the animal and the animal is a good fit for the home. She goes above and beyond for her rescue animals and for people needing help as well. I know a few great, deserving rescues but I really think after all Dalis continues to sacrifice mentally, financially and physically on the daily makes her so much more deserving. We need more people in the world like dalis!!"

— lynn l.

Supporter

"It has been an absolute pleasure volunteering for Second Chance Ranch Rescue! The care and dedication they give to their animals is outstanding. Their attention to detail when matching an adopter with a dog is second to none, making sure they are truly finding a perfect match. I am inspired by this rescue for all of their efforts to give dogs a second chance. I feel blessed to be part of this organization!"

— mackenzie m.

Volunteer / foster

"SCRR is one of the best rescues I have come across in my many years of supporting rescues. They truly care about the animals in their care and placing them in the best homes to live out their lives. The impact they make on not only these animals, but the people involved is truly something wonderful."

— emily b.

Volunteer / foster

"I have never met a more dedicated and considerate group of people than I have at Second Chance Ranch Rescue. The work is grass roots and deeply personal to the staff and volunteers -- so much so that the co-owners have offered their land and resources to ensure the high-quality functioning that we see every day. I recently started as an Adoption Coordinator and have had the privilege to train on-site and continue to develop the high-level adoption processes. I began my volunteer journey with plans to volunteer a few hours a month, but the team's kindness, candor, thoughtfulness, and (more than anything) the dedication to the dogs has encouraged me to engage consistently on a daily basis and take on a leadership role. I am grateful to be on a team that values and seeks to understand their dogs fully in order to find safe, supportive, FOREVER homes - I feel comforted knowing that Second Chance Ranch Rescue would never settle for less."

— amber h.

Volunteer / foster

"Best rescue ever!"

— christopher f.

Fan

"Volunteers and staffs aim to find a forever home, for Abandon, Surrendered and misunderstood dogs. These people work extremely hard to care, nurture and prepare these dogs the “right” family and they’re forever home!"

— henrietta m.

Supporter

"Second Chance has always made sure dogs needs are met first and make sure they pair adopters with the right dog. Great staff!"

— kimberly b.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

"Second chance ranch rescue helps hundreds of dogs that NO OTHER rescue will work with - dogs with behavioral issues and dogs who are harder to adopt. SCRR helps other shelters who do not have the resources or skills to work with these under represented dogs , and prioritizes helping local dogs, families, and shelters in need. SCRR has successfully placed 500+ dogs and had an incredibly high success rate of 98% !! SCRR also helps keep families and dogs together by providing surrender prevention services - training and rehabilitation for the community !"

— kristin m.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter

"Second Chance Ranch Rescue helps dogs that other rescues can't, and that makes them unique. They are also in the process of building a new facility, and exposure will help them save even more at-risk pups. We took in a dog because we was going to be shot by his owner in rural NH for being "aggressive" (read aggressive owner= big scared dog). We quickly called in a favor and found Bogey a spot in a typical rescue kennel. Within three days he was shaking, growling, and not eating. We couldn't leave him like that (and he'd never get adopted in that condition) so we picked him up and worked with him at our house while we found another placement. One of our other dogs Saint got along with Bogey but their lack of confidence from traumatic pasts was not a safe combination long-term. He and my husband had difficulty as he was fearful of men in high-intensity situations. We were very honest with the rescues we reached out to about his multiple past owners and that one said he was aggressive. And that we perceived him as reactive, and a new owner will have to be a perfect match and do training and be careful. I reached out to dozens and dozens of rescues over nine months and nobody would take Bogey.Until Second Chance. They assessed him and agreed that this dog is not a bad seed but needs solid training and a capable owner. They took him in and retrained him and found the perfect, female owner and he is doing great. I've seem photos of him back for boarding and he looks totally happy. I was getting close to considering euthanasia. I knew that eventually something bad would happen if he stayed with us. We couldn't afford intensive training as we had another doing undergoing cancer treatments. We have rescue dogs, chickens and horses living happily on our little farm. If I had euthanized Bogey it would have forever changed my relationship with animal rescue. How could I take in any more after putting Bogey down like that? But Second Chance kept that from happening when no one else could. We have since become supporters and are even helping with some of the construction plans for the new facility. Second Chance Ranch Rescue deserves this recognition because they are professional, caring, and most importantly fills a critical role in the dog rescue network that nobody else does."

— suzanne b.

Fan

David Adams

About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development.David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners.Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature.David is based in Salem, MA.

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