Hospice Foster Program
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In March of 2012 we began taking in medically fragile and animals in need of hospice care, with our first resident, Pip, a tiny little Chihuahua pup with hydrocephalus and deformed front legs. The shelter immediately wanted to put him to sleep but after consulting with several of our veterinarians we confirmed he was not in pain, and could lead a happy life, no matter how long or short it be. We decided to commit to giving other dogs like Pip (medically fragile and super-senior dogs) who may not otherwise make it out of the shelter, a place to call their own until they cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Unfortunately, our rescue is adoption-based, and that is how we guarantee that we can continue to save lives. But, we could not let these senior and terminally-ill dogs live out their final days in a cold, lonely shelter. So, we started our Forever Foster's and Hospice program. |
Pip 2012-2013
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This program relies on hospice foster homes to open their hearts to dogs who will never leave. They will not be able to find a wonderful adoptive family, they will not watch their foster dog transform into a healthy pet, they will never say “see you later,” but rather “goodbye.” As you can imagine, it takes a very selfless, compassionate, and strong foster to do this. Essentially, they are taking these dogs in as their own, and loving them fiercely until it is their time to pass.
Say “Yes” When Others Cannot
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Hospice fostering isn’t cheap, Second Chance covers all of our Forever Fosters medical bills. So we look to donations to help support this program. Each animal gets special food, pain medicine if needed, various other medicine for eye issues, ear issues, dental issues, etc. as well as ongoing medical care to make sure they are comfortable.
When the time comes for them to cross the Rainbow Bridge, we believe in their foster home, surrounded by the people (and animals) they love, is the only way to dignify these sweethearts. Below you will find a list of our current hospice animals. We will keep the ones who have passed on our page as well. They are important. They are loved. Thank you for helping us save them. Questions? Please email [email protected] |
Tiny Tim
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Tiny Tim formerly "Bobo", is a 14 year old Chihuahua who tips the scales at 6 lbs. He gets his moniker from the way he walks. This cutie has an old injury, most likely a dislocated hip, that was never treated, which healed on it's own and now gives him a big of a hobble. Much like Jesse, Timmy has a heart murmur that needs to be checked out by a specialist, and requires an echo cardiogram. This will help us determine if the murmur is caused by heart failure, and whether or not it will need further treatment. He also has pretty bad dental disease and will need most, if not all of his remaining teeth removed, once we find out whether or not he is okay to go under anesthesia. Tiny Tim is enjoying his new life with his hospice family, which he shares with children of all ages and tons of other dog friends.
