Nonprofit Dog Rescue

Second Leash

Keeping Dogs Safe Until Their Humans Come Home

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Second Leash is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to
caring for dogs whose
owners are temporarily
incarcerated.Instead of surrendering
beloved pets to shelters,
we provide safe temporary
housing, food, veterinary
care, and transportation until
families can be reunited.

Who We Help

Who Can Reach Out

How It Works

What Happens After Contact

At Second Leash, our goal is simple: keep dogs safe and cared for while their humans navigate incarceration, with the hope of reuniting them when possible.1. Submit an Intake Form
Owners, family members, correctional staff, shelters, or approved partner organizations can submit a referral using the appropriate intake form.2. We Review the Request
Our team reviews the information about the dog and the situation to determine if we are able to provide temporary care.3. Coordination & Pickup
If approved, we coordinate with the owner, family, or referring organization to safely arrange pickup or transportation of the dog.4. Temporary Care
Dogs in our program receive safe housing, food, daily care, and veterinary attention if needed while their owner is incarcerated.5. Reunification
When the owner is released, we work to reunite the dog with their human whenever possible — giving both a true second leash on life.

5.8 million
pets enter shelters each year30%
are surrendered by owners597,000
animals euthanized annually

Every year, millions of pets enter animal shelters across the United States — many not because they are unwanted, but because their families face temporary hardships.For people facing incarceration, the fear of losing a beloved pet can be devastating. Many dogs enter shelters simply because their owner has no safe place for them while they are away.Second Leash exists to change that.By providing temporary care for dogs whose owners are incarcerated, we help keep dogs out of shelters, reduce strain on local animal services, and give families the chance to reunite when their situation improves.Because sometimes all a dog — and their human — needs is a second chance.

Dogs shouldn't lose their homes because their owners are facing a difficult chapter.Second Leash provides temporary care for dogs whose owners are incarcerated so they can be reunited when their human returns.Your donation helps provide food, care, and safe placement for these dogs.Support the mission ----->100% of donations go directly toward the care and safety of the dogs we serve.