We adopted our dog, Maya, from Love & Second Chances Rescue in March after fostering her for about three weeks. We had picked Maya up as a puppy from SFO. Understandably it took her a few days to begin feeling comfortable in her home. It …
read moreMelody and the Love & Second Chances team are amazing. My partner and I had been looking for a pup for months and either were declined and heard no response. Because of that, we had low expectations on a response to our application and were…
read moreI am so happy I adopted my pup through Love & Second Chances! The team were very clear and communicative throughout the adoption process, and after I did get my dog someone from the rescue did wellness check ins to make sure the whole …
read moreWorking with Melody and Love & Second chances has been absolutely delightful. We were extremely pleased with her love and devotion to finding the right family for the rescue pet. Even after adoption, her team continued to keep in touch in …
read moreI am extremely satisfied with my experience with Love and Second Chances. I felt guided and supported every single step of the way through the adoption process for my sweet pup, Eli (formerly “Justin”). From the very beginning of the …
read moreMy husband and I adopted a wonderful dog, Mars, from Love and Second Chances. They were very responsive to my interest and emails about this pup--which I know is difficult these days since most people are sheltering at home from the …
read moreMelody was incredibly responsive and helped us connect with available fosters immediately! That's how we were able to find our perfect boy Rutabaga. Not only were we able to meet him and finalize the adoption in a reasonable time-frame, but…
read moreI love this organization! They are efficient and thorough, making sure they make the right match between the adoptor and the dog. They are also great with post-adoption care, making sure the dogs are adjusting well and the families are …
read moreMelody and her team at Love and Second Chances do amazing work. As someone who has worked in rescue and with many groups and shelters, I say with complete confidence that LSC is top notch! From saving dogs, to getting them healthy and ready…
read moreDuring the dog demand of lockdown we struggled to connect with a rescue. We finally had luck with Love & Second Chances and adopt our Formosan Mountain Dog pup who has such a unique brindle coat. Melody was easy to communicate with, found a…
read moreMelody and her team are amazing. We first received a puppy who happened to be part of a bonded pair. We loved him but it was really hard to get him to open up and his sister was having just as rough a time so we brought them back together …
read moreI cannot recommend Love and Second Chances enough. My husband and I brought our dog, Peanut, home almost three weeks ago and haven't looked back! Melody, along with Peanut's foster family, was very transparent about Peanut's personality and…
read moreI love the outcome (beautiful and perfect dog for us) and the thoughtfulness they put into choosing/placing the animals. The web site is pretty good at detailing all the different things that you might want to know about adoption fees under…
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Thank you for the review! First off, I want to apologize if it seemed we were not being transparent or responsive in the early stages. Unfortunately due to shelter in place the adoption rates skyrocketed and we our emails blew up with applications. I personally respond to all emails and applications daily and don’t sleep until the inbox is empty. I actually decided and lined your home up before getting the recommendation from your friend, that was an added bonus! I’m glad things worked out and he is home with your amazing family. I’m sorry again for the delay in response, I will continue to do better in the future!!
Face it finding the right pet is not easy. Love and second chances made it seamless and rewarding. Melody helped me find the perfect matching and I’m in love. My boy Kevin not only gets along with other dogs, but kids and my cat. Match made…
read moreMelody, along with everyone at Love & Second Chances, has been absolutely wonderful throughout the entire application, adoption and post adoption process. We brought our sweet Bennie girl home a week ago today and couldn't thank Melody …
read moreI recently adopted a pup from Love and Second Chances in partnership with an International rescue based in Korea and we are so happy with the new addition to our family. Melody does a great job of understanding what you're looking for in a …
read moreWe had been looking to adopt a young dog for quite a while. It wasn't easy because we have 2 cats, and a child. Love & Second Chances had a very thorough application process, and worked with us to find the right dog for our home. Melody …
read moreI knew even Puddles "found" me it was meant to be. I had tried so many times to adopt onlineand either never received areply or was told the pup I wanted was no longer available. One dau, her picture popped up and I immediately submitted …
read moreIt was a pleasure working with you and your volunteers, both here and over seas. The process was smooth and our questions and concerns were always answered promptly. Lots of pictures, videos and updates. Plus the ongoing support from the …
read moreWell organized. Before adoption, volunteers sent videos and photos; even took measurements so we can gauge collar and harness size. After adoption, we had regular follow ups to help better the transition for both pup and owner. Would …
read moreWhat a wonderful and caring group of people at Love & Second Chances. We adopted our sweet Jubbe from them. They have kept in touch to see how she is doing and really enjoy the updates and pictures I send to them. I highly recommend Love & …
read moreMelody and her team of volunteers are amazing. They were so organized and responsive. From the moment we expressed an interest in possibly adopting through dog's transition to our home, we've gotten so much support (emails, well prepared …
read moreTheir adoption service is amazing and to see how many people behind this organization is working hard day and night to provide a "forever home" for so many pets who have been disregarded in their life. They r giving all these pets a second …
read moreLove and Second Chances (via Melody) is an amazing organization. We rescued our new puppy Clifford (around 7 months old, 80 lbs), who was rescued from a high-kill shelter by Melody's contact Grace in Taiwan. Melody is responsive and …
read moreMy family and I are so thankful for Melody and the Love & Second Chances team! We adopted a Jindo mix from S. Korea named Thor and we instantly fell in love with him. He has been having a blast in our home along with our two dogs. I’m so …
read moreI could not be more thankful for Melody and all she is doing to help save puppies/dogs, and give them another chance at wonderful lives. We adopted Indigo (formerly Oreo) in September, and could not have asked for a more special soul to …
read moreMelody and all of the fosters working with Love & Second Chances (L&SC)a doing amazing work to help give dogs, local and from afar, a chance at escaping the lives they were destined and putting them into the homes of people who will love …
read moreWe adopted the most wonderful puppy a family could ever hope to own. We were able to meet the puppy, have a playdate to introduce her to the family (cat included) to make sure we were the right home for her. Bingo. We are inseparable now. …
read moreThis was our first experience with Love & Second Chances and now we try to spread the word of this amazing organization. Our process of finding the dog, applying for him, undergoing the house check, and getting approved as the adopters took…
read moreI have no intention on getting a puppy before stumbling onto Love & Second Chance’s IG feed. We met Aero pretty soon after I fell in love with his description and cute face. The foster parents were easy to communicate with and very kind. …
read more...Amazing work for wonderful but hopeless dogs!
Awesome organization, awesome mission, awesome people running the show & volunteering behind the scenes. They really care for their dogs' wellbeing – and they really will care for any dog. This rescue has a thorough vetting process, and …
read moreL&SC has been so fantastic. I adopted Porter back in 2013 and he has been the absolute best friend and companion, and when we were looking to adopt another dog, even though we were on the opposite coast, going back to Melody and Love & …
read moreLoved working with Love & Second Chances! I let their coordinator know which dog I was interested in and she walked me through the whole process. Any time I had questions she answered them very quickly! I'm so in love with Kennedy (formarly…
read moreThe adoption process was so easy and Melody was incredibly responsive. We adopted our puppy 2 months ago and everything has been perfect. It's clear that Melody really cares about all of the dogs that she's trying to find homes for, and foe…
read moreLove & Second Chances is a great rescue that helps saves all breeds. Working with Melody was the best! She was very responsive and open to our needs and ensuring we had all the information we needed before meeting a pup we were interested …
read moreWorking with Love and Second Chances was an amazing experience. The entire team is so helpful and great at what they do. I decided to get a dog overseas and they held my hand the entire way--providing me with plenty of footage, answering …
read moreI could not be happier with this process and the people behind it. They really care about these pups and it shows! They answered all of my questions during every stage of the adoption process and provided info about Facebook groups where …
read moreAdopting our dog through Love and Second Chances was the best decision we’ve made. The whole process was smooth and easy. Melody made it an amazing experience. She truly is a doggy matchmaker. If we ever decide to adopt again it will …
read moreMelody was excellent and helped us find the dog we were looking for, and we couldn’t be happier with our newest family member. I was also very impressed with the care and training that was provided to our Luna prior to her coming to us. She…
read moreAn overall great experience with this organization, they were very professional and my family got a great new addition. Our new puppy Olive (fka Livia) came to us from Taiwan in December of 2018 in perfect health with all of her shots, a …
read more*update* adopted another dog through LSC. another great experience and this time we got a puppy. I worked with Donnq q few times on puppy behavior (it's been over 13 years since we've had a true puppy) and got all the support and help we …
read moreWe brought our pup home via Love and second chances rescue 6 months ago and we could not possibly repay our gratitude to Melody and her team of fosters and volunteers and rescuers, etc. We love our baby boy and had such a pleasant adoption …
read moreCouldn't be happier with our experience. We completed the online application and received a reply within hours. We decided to go to an event to meet available pups and fell in love immediately. Love at first sight does exist! We adopted …
read moreMelody brought Zach into our lives. Such a wonderful organization. So thorough with the vetting process and the fostering period...they make family matches that are blessed and lifelong. Zach is the BEST pup for our family. Thank you Love …
read moreMelody helped us complete our family! It was an incredible experience and as first dog adopters she really made it easy. We have had our fur baby for about 2.5 years. We found Love & Second Chances online and Melody had rescued some …
read moreMelody Chen has done a lot to help dogs in need find a furever home. We adopted Batman, The Awesome Wheelchair Dog through Love and Second Chances. He is a disabled puppers with the best attitude and personality. Because of Batman, we have …
read moreIf you have extra time on your hand and would like to help please consider volunteering! Rescue groups need dedicated volunteers to help with events, fundraisers, home checks, transports, etc. All of these things help enable the rescue to expand their network and help more dogs in need.