Melissa's Second Chances

11/01/2026

😻 EVEN NUTMEG LOVES A LITTLE TLC! ❤️

Nutmeg is an independent lady who appreciates her personal space, but that doesn't mean she doesn't love affection! When she's ready for some attention, she's more than happy to soak up the love. 💕

Just look at her enjoying a little quality time with our Café team! 🐾

🐱 WE'RE OPEN TODAY!
📅 Sunday, November 1
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM

Come meet Nutmeg and all her adoptable friends at Second Cup Cat Café!

☕ Reservations preferred; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

📲 secondcupcatcafe.com

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10/31/2026

💕🐾 Meet Missy — 5 Pounds of Sweetness! 🐾💕

This adorable little senior Chihuahua mix may be tiny, but she has a personality all her own! At just 5 pounds, Missy is a sweet, easygoing girl who gets along wonderfully with people and other dogs. ❤️

Missy enjoys the simple things in life—a nice walk, a cozy bed, a good nap, and a little time to herself. She’s an independent little lady who doesn’t need to be in your lap all day to be happy. She’s perfectly content just being nearby and doing her own thing!

Missy would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a low-maintenance, gentle little friend who appreciates a peaceful home and a comfortable place to snooze. 🥰

🏡 Could Missy be your perfect little match?

Senior dogs have so much love left to give, and Missy deserves a forever home where she can enjoy her golden years being loved and spoiled!

If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt.

10/31/2026

Our Stella girl won Zoom Room’s costume contest!! Go check Zoom Room and Stella’s profile. Everyone needs a Stella in their life!

https://www.mscrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/dogs/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1733455604%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F212546345

🎃🐾 And the winner of our costume contest is… STELLA!! 🏆❤️

This sweet girl is being fostered through Melissa’s Second Chances and is learning new skills at Zoom Room as she gets ready to find her forever home! 🏡💕 We’re so happy to celebrate her!

🥈 Congratulations to our second-place winner, Dunkin!
🥉 And a big round of applause for our third-place winner, Teddy! 🎉

A huge thank-you to all of our amazing participants! Every pup is a winner in our eyes, and we loved seeing all of your adorable costumes. ❤️🐶🐾

Thank you for making our costume contest so special! 🎃✨

10/31/2026

🎃👻 BOO! These spooky cuties are looking for their FOREVER homes! 🐾🖤

Forget the ghosts and goblins… the scariest thing this Halloween is how many sweet pups are still waiting for someone to love them! 🥺🎃

These little boos are ready to trade shelter life for cozy couches, belly rubs, treats, and a family of their very own. 🏡❤️

🕸️ Don’t let these cuties spend another Halloween wishing for a home!

🧡 ADOPT. DON’T GHOST. 👻

Come meet your new best fur-iend and fall in love!

Please SHARE to help our spooky sweeties find their happily ever after! 🐶🦇

10/31/2026

🎃🕸️ THE WITCHING HOUR IS HERE… AND OUR SPOOKY LITTLE KITTIES ARE LOOKING FOR HOMES! 🐈‍⬛👻

Something magical is happening this Halloween… a whole crew of furry little goblins, witches, pumpkins, and mischievous creatures are waiting to cast a spell on their forever families! 🧙‍♀️🖤

Some may look a little spooky, some may be full of mischief, but every single one has a heart full of love to give. 🐾❤️

💀 Searching for your purr-fect familiar?
🎃 Want a little extra magic in your home?
🌙 Ready to be haunted by unconditional love?

OUR CATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Don’t let these sweet souls disappear into the night without a family of their own.

🕷️ Don’t ghost them… ADOPT THEM!
📩 Message us to meet your new furry familiar!

This Halloween, let love be the magic that brings you together! 🖤

10/31/2026

🎉Tails of Fortune Weekly Raffle! Grab Your Tickets! 🎟
This Week's Raffle: Cozy Fall Carmel Apple C***r Drink Making Kit with a Kick! (that’s the Vodka Y’all) 🍸🍸
Includes: Smirnoff Kissed Carmel Vodka, Musselman’s Fresh Pressed Apple 🍎 C***r, Pretty Gold Ladle, Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker with Folding Handles and 12 Cute Fall Hot Drink Cups.
Value: $100.00
Generously Donated by Melissa Hephner & Ray's Liquor
Here's how it works:
✅Purchase your raffle tickets ($5 each) anytime before the drawing closes Monday at 10am
✅ https://square.link/u/EKJF31HT or linked in our bio
✅The drawing closes Mondays at 10am and the recipient will be selected using an online random name generator.
✅The drawing will be video recorded, and the lucky winner will be announced every Monday at 7pm, and we will reach out to arrange your prize winnings!
So, let's have some fun, win cool stuff, and most importantly - help our animals thrive! 🐾🐾🐾

10/31/2026

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!! ITS YUMMY!
🎉Tails of Fortune Weekly Raffle! Grab Your Tickets! 🎟
This Week's Raffle: Cozy Fall Carmel Apple C***r Drink Making Kit with a Kick! (that’s the Vodka Y’all) 🍸🍸
Includes: Smirnoff Kissed Carmel Vodka, Musselman’s Fresh Pressed Apple 🍎 C***r, Pretty Gold Ladle, Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker with Folding Handles and 12 Cute Fall Hot Drink Cups.
Value: $100.00
Generously Donated by Melissa Hephner & Ray's Liquor
Here's how it works:
✅Purchase your raffle tickets ($5 each) anytime before the drawing closes Monday at 10am
✅ https://square.link/u/EKJF31HT or linked in our bio
✅The drawing closes Mondays at 10am and the recipient will be selected using an online random name generator.
✅The drawing will be video recorded, and the lucky winner will be announced every Monday at 7pm, and we will reach out to arrange your prize winnings!
So, let's have some fun, win cool stuff, and most importantly - help our animals thrive! 🐾🐾🐾

10/30/2026

🐾 Meet Auzie

Auzie is a sweet 10-year-old, 20 lbs Australian Shepherd who is ready for the soft, comfortable life he deserves.

After being saved from a difficult situation by a caring neighbor, Auzie was nursed back to health and given the chance to start over. Despite everything he’s been through, this little 20-pound guy is incredibly sweet and loves being around people.

Auzie is also good with other dogs, and his caregiver believes he would do well with children. His experience with cats is currently unknown. He walks nicely on a leash, keeps his crate clean, and is working on becoming more comfortable with crate training.

As part of getting him healthy again, Auzie needed to have all of his teeth removed. He’s feeling much better now, but he’ll need to eat soft food for the rest of his life—a pretty small accommodation for such a special guy.

At 10 years old, Auzie isn’t asking for much. He’s looking for a safe home, a cozy place to rest, and people who will make sure the rest of his life is filled with the love and care he should have had all along.

After everything Auzie has overcome, we’d love nothing more than to see his next chapter be his very best one. ❤️

If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt.

10/30/2026

🎃🐾 KEEP OUR PETS SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN! 🐾🎃

Halloween is full of spooky fun, but it can also bring hidden dangers for our furry friends! 🧡 Here are a few reminders to help keep your pets safe:

🍫 Keep candy out of reach — Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, and other sweets can be dangerous to pets.

🐕 Choose safe costumes — Make sure costumes fit comfortably and don’t restrict movement or breathing.

🏠 Keep pets secure indoors — Frequent doorbell rings and open doors can lead to frightened pets escaping.

🕯️ Watch decorations — Keep pets away from candles, electrical cords, and decorations they might chew or swallow.

🦮 Keep IDs up to date — Make sure your pets have proper identification in case they get lost.

🐈‍⬛ Give them a quiet space — Loud noises, strangers, and trick-or-treaters can be stressful for animals.

❤️ At our rescue, we want ALL animals to have a safe and happy Halloween! Please share these tips to help protect our furry friends.

🐾 Adopt. Foster. Support. Save lives.

🎃

10/30/2026

🐾😸 BIG FLUFF. BIG PERSONALITY. VERY CLEAR BOUNDARIES. 👑❤️

Meet Nutmeg, a gorgeous long-haired torbie who knows what she likes, knows what she doesn't, and isn't afraid to express her opinions!

And honestly? We respect a girl who knows what she wants. 😂💕

Nutmeg is independent, beautiful, and capable of being a sweet, affectionate companion once she feels comfortable. She just appreciates a little personal space!

❤️ Sweet and affectionate on her own terms

🐾 Loves people who respect her boundaries

👑 Prefers a peaceful, low-drama home

🐱 Could potentially live with a calm, independent cat

🏡 Best with adults or older, cat-savvy children

Here's the thing about Nutmeg: she doesn't necessarily dislike other cats. She just doesn't appreciate them getting up in her business! 😹

A laid-back feline roommate who keeps to themselves might be a perfectly good match. An overly enthusiastic cat who constantly wants to play or invade her space? Probably not!

The same goes for people. Nutmeg appreciates humans who understand feline body language and recognize when she's had enough attention. Very young children may not be her best match.

Give this gorgeous girl patience, understanding, and room to settle in at her own pace, and you'll discover the sweetheart beneath all that spectacular fluff. ❤️

Her people. Her space. Her pace. 🐾💕

🐱 WE'RE OPEN TODAY!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM

📍 Meet Nutmeg at Second Cup Cat Café!

☕ Reservations: secondcupcatcafe.com
🏡 Apply to adopt: mscrescue.org/adopt

📣 PLEASE SHARE! Nutmeg's perfect match might be just one share away! ❤️🐾