Second Chance

07/22/2025

Our partners at Chapman Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing have a new mascot! Meet Lily! 🌸

Thank you so much to Chapman for being a supporter of rescue and helping us get dogs adopted! 🐾

Second Chance has another great dog ready for you - Meet Lily! Isn't she the cutest?!?!

After selflessly raising 11 adorable puppies, Lily is ready for her next chapter—as a beloved family dog who gets to sleep in, take long strolls, and soak up the love.

She’s crate, potty, and leash trained, great with dogs, cats, and kids, and basically a unicorn in a dog suit—if that unicorn also happened to be an expert escape artist. Yes, Lily can clear a 4-foot fence with ease, so she’ll thrive in a secure yard and/or with an active human who enjoys walking, hiking, or running.

Lily is a gentle, cautious soul who warms up with patience and kindness. In just a week with her foster family, she’s already tail-wagging, seeking affection, and playing with their resident dog. Her favorite part of the day? Walks and outdoor time. She’s blossoming into a happy, affectionate companion and is ready to find a safe space where she can bloom—just like her name promises.

Here is her direct link:
https://www.columbia2ndchance.org/adoptable-dogs &page=shelterluv_wrap_1585146130877%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FCSC-A-66122

07/21/2025

Meet Yeti!

🐾 Meet Yeti – the ultimate marshmallow of a cat! 🐾

Yeti is serving up big, sweet, snuggly vibes — think soft, lovable, and just a little bit larger than life! 💛 This gentle giant came to Second Chance after his beloved owner passed away, and it’s clear he was deeply loved.

Despite his size, Yeti isn’t chunky — he’s just a big-boned boy with an even bigger heart. He settled into his foster home quickly and was asking for pets within days. This guy loves attention, gets along great with other cats and dogs, and would be thrilled to curl up on a cozy couch with his forever family.

With his stunning brown tabby stripes and super sweet personality, Yeti is ready to bring love and comfort to any home. Could it be yours? 💕

👉 Apply to adopt Yeti at columbia2ndchance.org

07/20/2025

Get ready to visit Bertha's Beans Cat Café when they reopen on the 24th! We can’t wait and neither can our adoptable kitties 🐱

07/19/2025

We had a great time visiting the residents at Mill Creek Village this week, teaching them about what we do, and providing some much appreciated puppy snuggles!

Outreach is one of our favorite parts of rescue! Partnering with local businesses helps us spread the word about what we do, and the puppy kisses too! ❤️

07/18/2025

Two for one on your Pick of the Litter with 98.3 The Dove today! Kittens are better with a buddy- take these two home for endless entertainment and cuddles.

07/17/2025

As a rescue, we don’t always know what we are going to get when we commit to a dog or cat. A seemingly healthy animal may turn out to have issues we know nothing about.

Enter Roper. It is easy to make assumptions about how he ended up in a shelter at his age, but that does not diminish his worth or his deserving of a loving forever home.

His foster was not quite ready for the commitment he would end up being, but they jumped in head first. A myriad of strange symptoms and behaviors led us to believe he is suffering from cognitive decline and possibly Cushings. We do not know how long he has, but we know he has a bucket list he is trying to fulfill. His foster has stepped up to the plate to make his time with us the absolute best, but they are not his forever home, and that is the ultimate bucket list item.

Sometimes the best ones are the ones people overlook. Sometimes they’re the ones who are a “little bit broken”.

This isn’t a pity post- it’s a purpose post. We want to find Roper what he needs to thrive. It’s about giving a life that still has value the love it deserves.

So, here’s to the broken ones. The grey muzzles and patchy coats and resilient spirits.

Help us find Roper the love he deserves, and if you can’t adopt, share and consider donating to help us help those who need “just a little bit more.” ❤️

07/14/2025

Please join us in giving a huge (virtual) round of applause to our incredible almost entirely volunteer cat intake team who brought in 39 cats this weekend — our biggest intake in recent years! 😺👏

From scheduling, to communicating to coordinating vet care and finding foster homes, this team saved so many lives in one day!

Every one of these 39 cats now has hope for a brighter, safer future — and it's all thanks to the dedication of this amazing crew.

Let’s show them some love in the comments! 💬🐱💕

07/13/2025

Cloudy days are perfect days to come out and visit our cats at the adoption center! We are open until 5! 🌦️

07/12/2025

🌞 Bertha’s is taking a short summer break! 🐾

We’re hitting pause for just a little while as we do some behind-the-scenes updates, a bit of maintenance, and welcome some fresh faces to the Bertha’s Beans crew! 💛

While we’re closed for now, we’ll be back in a couple weeks — with menu updates, adoptable cats, and the same good vibes you know and love. ☕🐱

Thanks for your patience while we take this little reset — we can’t wait to see you again soon!

07/11/2025

Today’s Pick of the Litter with 98.3 The Dove is Queenie! This gal would love to be your one and only to share snacks with. Her adoption fee is ✨sponsored✨, so apply to meet your new best friend!

07/10/2025

🐾 Happy National Kitten Day! 🐾

Today’s the purr-fect day to celebrate our tiniest, fluffiest friends—and maybe even add one (or two!) to your family!

We’ve got plenty of adorable kittens waiting for forever homes, and remember: two kittens are better than one! They keep each other entertained, learn from each other, and double the cuddles. 💕🐾

Ready to meet your new best friends? Head to Columbia2ndChance.org to apply today!

07/09/2025

🎶 Meet Little Richard — our shy guy with a famous name!

This handsome young fella loves bird-watching (TV counts!), chasing toys, and exploring every nook and cranny.

He’s a bit bashful at first, so he’s looking for a calm, patient home. But give him time and you'll unlock a purring machine who lives for belly rubs and neck scritches.

Richard’s got a sensitive tummy, so he does best sticking to his regular diet — no surprise snack attacks, please!

Ready to earn the love of this sweet, soulful boy? He'd to our website to apply!