- April 24, 2024
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According to messages posted on its Facebook page early in the morning on June 11, Bunnell-based Second Chance Rescue has been notified to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
“Second Chance Rescue is in danger of evacuation with the wildfires burning very near us,” the post says. “With over 100 animals, we really need some help! We will most likely attempt to start moving animals in the morning (i.e., Saturday, June 11). Their safety is our first priority! If anyone is available to help at a moment’s notice please let us know.”
Another post states: “What we are asking is that if you would be able to drive out and take one, two or three dogs or cats (we can provide crates, bowls, food.....although if you have your own, it would be much easier for us!) and keep them safe until the danger is over.” Cats, kittens and birds are also in need of temporary shelter.
According to a later post, things are looking better as of Saturday morning, but the shelter is keeping a list of people who can help.
The shelter is asking people to contact the shelter via Facebook or to email [email protected], with your name, address, phone number, email and what you can take/provide. “We truly need the help now, and thank everyone willing to help the animals.”
Several residents have responded with offers of help to shelter animals or to spread the word. Calls to the shelter have not yet been returned, but the Palm Coast Observer will update the story as more information becomes available.
BY THE NUMBERS, 2010
Dogs Rescued 546
Dogs Adopted Out 473
Cats Rescued 80
Cats Adopted Out 69
Horses Rescued 17
Horses Adopted Out 16
Other animals rescued: 12 Goats, 4 Pigs, 1 Turkey, 1 Peacock, 1 Duck, 1 Donkey, 4 Birds, 2 Ferrets and 1 Guinea Pig
SECOND CHANCE's MISSION STATEMENT
Second Chance Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals. We are a no-kill shelter; no animal will be euthanized for lack of space, and we do not discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. Our animals are examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive all medical treatment before they are placed in carefully screened homes. Second Chance Rescue believes educating the community and stressing the importance of spaying and neutering are the best ways to raise awareness of the plight of homeless animals.
