I saw the articles regarding charges for this "rescue" and cannot believe they only have one charge. This is not a rescue. The way these animals look is unacceptable. The abuse and neglect these animals went through is not Ok. This "rescue" needs to be closed and no other animals should be given to them. They should have more charges and endure the same thing these animals went through. They starved and abused these animals. Any animals they still have in their possession should be removed and I cannot believe they were allowed to keep any animals. Disappointed in the authorities for allowing this "rescue" to continue to keep animals.
NO STARS!!!! When a rescue “rescues” an animal they are supposed to be safe, loved, warm, cared for and on their way to their new forever loving home. A rescue is supposed to change their life for the better. This did not happen with Second Chance Chi. The amount of neglect and abuse these animals went through and some animals are still going through at the hands of them is unimaginable and completely unacceptable. A rescue should do everything necessary medically to make sure the animals needs are met. Animals are innocent and have no voice so we need to speak up for them. The conditions these animals were in and some still are in are absolutely shocking and disgusting. Dogs living in the garage and barn with no heat or air, living in urine, feces, no food, no water, filthy, rat infested and starving to death. They look like walking skeletons. The amount of pain and suffering these dogs endured is not right and there is NO EXCUSE. They were left in cages to starve in their own urine and feces. Look into the articles on pending charges against this supposed rescue. To date, they have only been charged with one case for one dog. They took 161 plus dogs on the premise of rescuing them and starved them. Many dogs are still missing and presumed dead. This is NOT a rescue and this is not acceptable or ok. If you look at the pictures the one with his tongue out is how he was given to this "rescue" in 2019, you can clearly see that he no longer looks like this. This is heartbreaking. PICTURES DO NOT LIE!!!! THIS "RESCUE" DOES!!!!!
There really should be an option for zero stars. This is not a rescue. The 2 people who who run this supposed "rescue" are clearly animal hoarders and abusers. There are still many animals in their possession that they refuse to release and are suffering. This is absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking that people who call themselves a "rescue" would allow animals to live like this, not provide healthcare, and let them starve when they had a barn full of food. They also hid countless dead animals on their property. The animals died due to lack of food, proper healthcare, and abuse. Absolutely disgusting, these people should be locked away forever.
If I could, I wouldn’t even give them one star. This is not a rescue but a prison for dogs. How dare these people try and act like they care for animals, when most there animals are skin and bone. They make me sick, because these poor animals are give to them to have them help find them a better home and they are treated so poorly. I am so sickened by the actions of people who you would think are dog lovers but who really are selfish, evil human beings using dogs to make money for themselves from donations. I believe in karma, and soon they will
Hopefully be in cages and treated badly.
STAY CLEAR OF THIS RESCUE! This rescue has SEVERAL missing dogs! The rescue is known for pulling multiple dogs and cats, and than they go missing. One of their board members/IL branch owner, even has multiple counts of animal abuse!!!! The animals that were confiscated and lucky enough to leave that horrible place, was very malnourished and severely dehydrated. Lots of people donated money, but it was obviously not going to the care of the animals. SO DO NOT DONATE MONEY TO THIS RESCUE! STAY AWAY FROM THEM!
Second Chance Chi Illinois has received numerous dogs as an unlicensed rescue over the last few years, which was against the law. On January 29, 2021, that division head was charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty, 4 counts Animal Owner Duties. She was even neglecting her own animals!! They have one of the dogs that was neglected and almost starved to death pictured on the top of this page. Through lots of research, there is not only dogs unaccounted for, but also lots of money that was taken in, and then no record of what was being done with the money that was received. Add to that, many vetting/vaccination documents given to potential adopters and people inquiring the whereabouts of the missing dogs, were found to be forged. When the Utah division was asked about the whereabouts of the missing dogs, he said he cant answer to what Illinois did and then just put a general statement on his website/facebook to please not blame him for the Illinois division wrongdoings, without one word or apology about the abused, neglected, starved and missing dogs. Instead of jumping in and helping find the whereabouts of the missing, he is running the other way in hopes it doesn't hurt his business. Here is one link that takes you to many links regarding this story. https://www.facebook.com/RescueAbuse/posts/4103709662994311 Their are quite a few of us that are hoping we receive some sort of answer to where all the missing dogs are!
Second Chance Chi in Illinois is a horrible "rescue." The head of it has been charged with animal cruelty charges and many, many dogs have gone missing after being sent to her. One dog died and others are receiving extensive medical attention so they can recover. Stay away from this group.
If I could give a negative rating I would. I have personal experience with the Illinois location of Second Chance Chi. The numerous dogs that are missing is a very serious matter of contention. Law enforcement has issued charges of neglect and death of a dog, which are not just an accusation from an ill served customer. The charges are real and need to be brought to light. Seems as though the donations are of more importance than the lives of those dogs that are missing and are assumed to have met the same fate as those that were recovered. Until they are located, the fact that there are MORE dogs that are MISSING is proof of " missing dogs"!! The investigation will expose the depth of the entire ordeal and hopefully help bring justice forward for those lives neglected and lost.
Second Chance Chi has many missing dogs! They will not help in locating them after their board member was charged with animal cruelty. Second chance chi has scammed people for donations and have not taken care of the dogs they pulled into their rescue. Several dogs have starved to death in their care. One dog recently has died in their care due to neglect. Please read this article: https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/kirkland-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty/
Second Chance Chi helps all dogs, no matter the size. They are always willing to take on a medical case. They want to make sure that they help as many dogs as possible. They believe that there isnt anything worse than a dog not being loved, so they reach out and try to love as many dogs as possible.
From my first contact with Second Chance Chi in Salt Lake City, Corey has gone beyond what he needed to for a chihuahua I was trying to rehome.
I know there have been struggles, but Corey and Second Chance Chi (SLC) manage to get things done for chihuahuas, and their human owners.
these people are doing such wonderful work to help discarded and unwanted animals. it fill my heart to see how much they care.
Manda Crawford with 2 nd chance rescue is the most amazing individual and rescue I've ever met she has went above and beyond to help me I'm from Missouri and she has helped me in ways only family would with my dogs this rescue is Top of all ! Recommended to anyone !
cblanke 02/12/2021
There is no proof of any dogs missing and all hearsay at this point. We are working with law enforcement to get this resolved and will not entertain the public with information we don't have. Our Illinois location has been shut down and the board member removed.