Second Chance Animal Rescue

12/04/2025

Our Duck is Dead...

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest.

After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Fluffy, has passed away."

The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied Dr. Peterson.

"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean, you haven’t done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."

Dr. Peterson rolled his eyes, turned around, and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever named Shadow. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table, and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.

The vet patted Shadow on the head and took him out of the room. A few minutes later, he returned with a cat named Mittens. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. Mittens sat back on her haunches, shook her head, meowed softly, and strolled out of the room.

Dr. Peterson looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."

He turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys, and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.

The duck’s owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!" she cried. "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead?!"

The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20. But with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it’s now $150."

12/02/2025

🐰 HAPPY GIVING TUESDAY, FRIENDS! 🎁

⭐️ is here — a day dedicated to kindness, community, and transforming lives through generosity. ⭐️

➡️ Second Chance Animal Rescue, located in Norman, Oklahoma, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to saving the animals who need us most. Every year, countless dogs and cats across the U.S. face euthanasia or dangerous situations. Our team works tirelessly to pull animals off death row, take in the abandoned and unwanted, provide essential medical care, promote spay/neuter, microchip for safety, and rehabilitate those who’ve endured neglect or trauma.

We don’t just rescue — we renew hope, one animal at a time.

🏗️ And right now, we’re building for the future.
Our new facility is officially under construction, designed to give our animals a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient place to heal and grow. Even during construction, our rescue efforts haven’t slowed for a moment — and community support matters now more than ever.

❤️ As we head into the holiday season, we kindly ask: if you’re able, please consider supporting Second Chance Animal Rescue today. We rely entirely on community donations— meaning every contribution directly supports lifesaving care, medical needs, and the animals who depend on us for their second chance.

😻 The donation link will be posted in the comments for easy access.

🐹 Thank you for believing in us and in the animals we fight for every day. Let’s make this our most impactful Giving Tuesday yet! 🐟

12/01/2025

Really great news from our friends at Forgotten Treasures Animal Rescue!! We hope Loki and Nomad get to feeling better real soon. 🩵

12/01/2025

🎄 This holiday season, give the gift of hope! 🐾 Sign up for our newsletter to follow rescue stories, construction updates, and holiday cheer from Second Chance Animal Rescue. 💌

11/29/2025

Wow — this is honestly scary. Please make sure all your critters are up to date on vaccines, especially your outdoor kitties and anything equine! 🐱🐴🐶💉

‼️Oklahoma is seeing an uptick in rabies cases right now‼️
Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, but preventable with vaccination.

-What this means for your pets-
💉Keep rabies vaccines up to date (dogs and cats - indoor cats too).
🦨Avoid contact with wildlife (skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes - we know, they're very cute - but you must resist).
🏥If your pet is bitten or has contact with a wild animal, call us immediately and don’t touch the wound with bare hands.

-Schedule vaccines or booster shots-
405-947-8387 or neel.vet/appointment/

-Track cases in your county-
Oklahoma State Dept. of Health rabies surveillance data:
https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/acute-disease-service/rabies/rabies-surveillance-data-and-statistics.html

-If exposure happens-
-Keep your pet separated from people/other pets.
-Call your veterinarian for next steps and documentation.
-Contact local animal control/health department for reporting guidance.

Stay safe, stay vaccinated, and spread the word. 🐾

11/29/2025

🌙🐾 Black Friday Night Reflections 🐾🌙

As the day winds down and the crowds finally quiet, we just want to say thank you. Tonight, we’re ending Black Friday with full hearts and deep gratitude for everyone who chose compassion over chaos.

If you haven’t had a moment yet, there’s still time to make a difference before the day is over. A donation to our Holiday Fundraiser helps us continue caring for the animals depending on us while our shelter is under remodel. Every gift — big or small — brings us one step closer to reopening our doors and giving even more second chances.

Thank you for supporting us, believing in us, and standing by the animals who need it most. Wishing you all a peaceful night. 😴🐾

There’s something exciting happening at Second Chance: renovations! Behind the jingling bells and wagging tails, our team is hard at work remodeling our facility to create a happier, more comfortable environment for the pets in our care. With help...

11/28/2025

☀️🐾 Black Friday Afternoon Update! 🐾☀️

While the stores are packed and the crowds are still going strong, we’re soaking up a quieter kind of joy here at Second Chance Animal Rescue — watching our community show up for animals in need.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still plenty of time today to skip the hustle and make a real impact. Your donation to our Holiday Fundraiser helps us finish our remodel, prepare for reopening, and keep every animal safe, warm, and loved while we rebuild.

A calm afternoon, a grateful heart, and a small act of kindness can go a long way. 💛

Thank you for choosing compassion this Black Friday.

There’s something exciting happening at Second Chance: renovations! Behind the jingling bells and wagging tails, our team is hard at work remodeling our facility to create a happier, more comfortable environment for the pets in our care. With help...

11/28/2025

🐾🖤 Black Friday With a Purpose 🖤🐾

Skip the crowds, skip the lines, skip the chaos — and make a real difference instead.

While everyone else is fighting over deals today, you can help change an animal’s life with a simple, heartfelt gift. Our Holiday Fundraiser is underway, and every dollar goes directly toward saving more animals, providing care, and helping us finish our remodel so we can reopen stronger than ever.

If you want to beat the Black Friday madness and do something truly meaningful, consider making a donation today. Your kindness gives hope, healing, and a second chance to the animals who need it most.

Thank you for always standing by us. 🐾❤️

There’s something exciting happening at Second Chance: renovations! Behind the jingling bells and wagging tails, our team is hard at work remodeling our facility to create a happier, more comfortable environment for the pets in our care. With help...

11/27/2025

🦃🐾 A Thanksgiving Then & Now: Marley’s Second Chance 🐾🦃

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are extra full — because we get to celebrate amazing transformations like Marley’s.

From the day she was adopted in July 2023 to today, Marley has blossomed into a confident, happy girl who knows she’s loved. And that’s all thanks to Lacy Quinton, who opened her home and heart to give Marley the life she truly deserved.

Seeing her then vs now reminds us what we’re most grateful for:
✨ Families who choose rescue
✨ Animals who never give up
✨ Supporters who make second chances possible

Lacy, thank you for sharing Marley’s update with us. She’s the perfect reminder of what rescue is all about — hope, healing, and love.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Second Chance Animal Rescue. 🧡🐾