Every Dog Deserves a Second Chance
We are a registered charitable trust in Bangalore, India, working towards the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of dogs.
What We Do
Adoption
Fostering
Dog Rescue
Rehabilitation
Assistance
Awareness
Building
Months of Operations
There will never be enough words to express our gratitude and love to each of you for supporting us and making this possible - but there are miles to go before we sleep, so onwards we go, and hope to have your continued support!
Contribute
Ways You Can Help
Adopt
Give a dog a Second Chance and bring home a four-legged family member.
Foster
Offer a safe and loving space for rescued dogs till they’re ready for their forever homes.
Donate
No amount is too big or small. Every penny helps us make sure that every dog gets the best care.
Collaborate
Rescue for us, help with transport or vet visits, fundraise, and spread the word!
Share Your Skills
Have a skill that could be helpful to us? We are always looking for photographers, designers, illustrators, videographers, and more.
These Dogs are Waiting for a Home
Get in touch with us so we can match you with your perfect dog.
Looking to Adopt?
These Dogs Are Looking for a Home
Ralph
- 2 years old
- Male
Luna
- 4 months old
- Female
Tofu
- 4 months old
- Male
Madhuri
- 1.5 years old
- Female
Gucci
- 1.5 years old
- Female
Alia
- 3-4 years old
- Female
Pearl
- 8 months old
- Female
Sam
- 5 years old
- Male
There are many more dogs waiting to find a loving home. Please get in touch to have us match you with your furever family!
Board of Trustees
Meet Our Team
Sanjana Madappa
Sanjana Madappa has worked tirelessly for the last 9 years with the sole focus of improving the lives of our canine companions. She has always had a penchant for animals, and is an erstwhile equestrian.
Fondly known as the Rottweiler whisperer, her passion and single-mindedness in trying give dogs the best life possible has seen more than 3,500 dogs find their forever homes. These dogs have gone on to thrive in countries far and wide.
The fierceness with which she is protective of all the animals in her care is unmatched, and she will go to the ends of the Earth for each of them. Second Chance Sanctuary started off as her brain child, and is a culmination of all of this experience and passion combined.
Juhi Sheth
Juhi Sheth has had a deep passion and love for animals as long as she can remember.
Her work and education took her traveling abroad for years and when she moved back to India, the plight of the animals, especially our community dogs touched a deep chord in her. While abroad, she adopted a rescue who she made sure she brought back to India with her because you don’t leave family behind!
She began contributing to different animal welfare organisations financially, volunteering her time and her expertise in photography while joining different rescue squads in Bangalore to help out on ground. It was the next organic step for someone as passionate and a fierce advocate for animal welfare to step up to trusteeship so that she could do even more for the cause. A fantastic dog mom, businesswoman, rescuer, social media whiz, Juhi is a master of all traits and under her leadership, we hope to be able to not just achieve, but excel at what we have set out to do.
Melissa Marak
Though her educational qualification is in engineering, from the time she was a child, Melissa’s passion has been helping all types of animals.
She began volunteering in Bangalore in 2012 with various organizations along with rescuing dogs in distress on her own. She is currently mother to five beautiful rescue dogs and is our resident pro at handling medically critical cases. She has saved countless number of distemper and parvovirus infected dogs and puppies through her meticulous care that she gives them in her own home.
A powerhouse of a woman, she manages working a full time job, her adopted rescues as well as welfare work and her trusteeship in the organization with enviable ease. Under her mentorship, we are sure her passion and love for the dogs will be inculcated into each and every case that comes our way.
Your Donations Save Lives
Second Chance Sanctuary is registered under 80G. All your donations to us are eligible for tax exemption. We will issue a receipt that you may use for your tax returns.
Your support means everything to us and allows us to continue to provide the best love and care to our ever-growing community of dogs.
If you are an adopter, do consider covering the costs involved in getting your dog to you. A little effort goes a long way for us and our dogs!
⚠️ Please note: due to compliance reasons, we currently cannot accept donations from outside India. If you reside outside India, please do not use this link. However, there are still other ways you can help! Click here to find out. Have questions? Get in touch with us.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can make a difference in the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever was."
Contact Us
Send us an email or DM us on Instagram with the links below, or write to us using the form.
Please do share with anyone you think might want to contribute to our cause.
As always, lots of love and gratitude for all the support we receive and the trust you place in us to put the welfare of the animals above all!
