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On a daily basis, we have new foster dogs and cats coming into the system that need medical care, such as insulin, heart meds, allergy meds etc.  Won't you be part of the pack and help with a monthly donation?
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 2nd Chance 4 Life Rescue is primarily a sanctuary for senior and medically needy dogs.  Every once in awhile you will see younger dogs but for the most part our dogs live out their life at the ranch at the request of their previous owners or their owners families.  We have many sponsorship dogs.  Our sponsors love to keep in touch and know how their sponsored fur buddy is doing :)
When we have foster families we are thrilled to be able to take adoptable younger dogs :)  So if you have ever thought about becoming fosters please feel free to go to our foster/volunteer page and fill out an application.
The Ranch located at 737 Taylor Rd., Windsor, PA is always looking for dedicated volunteers that will commit to at least a 2 hour shift per week at the rescue.  Volunteers work in play yards, help with laundry and feeding.  Some enjoy landscaping or carpentry projects and some like to bake for the healing center visitors :)
Thank you for supporting our mission of caring for the elderly and medically needy souls that need us!

About Cooper
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: White with Black
  • Current Size: 8 Pounds
  • Current Age: 13 Years 5 Months (best estimate)
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Housetrained: Yes

Cooper is blind, but has adjusted very well to a family environment.  Cooper likes to play with his foster puppy friends, whom are all very considerate when they romp with him.  He also likes to play "attack the hand" in the evening.  This little game is when his foster mom goes to rub him under the chin and he decides to nudge her hand and do a little growl, signaling it is play time. Mom keeps her hand in contact with his chin, nose and mouth and growls while he dodges to keep hold.  This game usually lasts about 15-20 minutes when Mom says "OK, time to go nighty-night now".  He usually calms down within 2 - 3 minutes and snuggles in for the night.

Cooper is not a dog that you can just take out on a walk.  Since he can't see, he keeps his head down and is very unsure when he is outside.  He does love to be held while you go for a walk though!  Cooper is a very good guy in the car and loves to be near you when you are home.  His foster Mom has been careful about keeping his environment the same.  When a piece of furniture is moved, she makes sure to guide him around it until he adjusts.  While he is comfortable in the main living area and you would not realize he is blind, he does not function as well in areas he is not familiar with and will run into furniture and walls as he finds his way around.  He relies on his families voices to guide him about.

Cooper is very laid back and affectionate and would love to grace a fluffy pillow in your home, by your side.  If you feel that this little wonderdog would be a fit for your family please fill out an application.  His prior story mentioned he would need to be adopted with Chloe.  We no longer feel this is necessary, as Coop has adjusted to being without her over the past couple months.

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Special Needs: Cooper is blind and care must be taken with his environment and safety.

Please fill out an adoption application:
Adoption application (Dog)
Adoption Application (Cat)

 

Please understand we do not adopt out dogs to families with children under the age of 5. We do not adopt dogs to renters. Some dogs will have fence requirements while others may not.

 

A pet is a lifetime commitment. The dogs and cats in our system find themselves there, for the most part, because their humans did not have the same loyalty to them as they did to their owners. We do not take the adoption process lightly, and will do everything in our power to make sure the animal is placed correctly the first time around for your sake and theirs. Thank you for choosing to adopt not shop!

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