While 2021 proved to be another challenging year with Covid continuing to persist in our lives, we began to learn to deal with it and still continue with our work and lives. The program at Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter had changed from housing the dogs at the kennel to relying heavily on volunteers to foster the dogs in their home. We managed to be able to have meet and greets at the shelter property on the weekends, which boosted everyones spirit. Greeting and sharing this outdoor time with the dogs running and playing and socializing made us feel a little bit normal again.
dogs at play 
aspen at play
Since the dogs were not always at the shelter, photos needed to be taken at the fosters residence which could be a challenge. I am happy to say that I was still able to take photos of 50 dogs. Over 678 images. Here are a few of our dogs that were successfully adopted this year.
Sadie 
brown and black dog 
Bandit 
brindle and white dog 
Black dog 
reddish dog 
dog with hat 
white dog 
Tan and white dog
W were able to have an outdoor golf event “Par for the pups” in the summer to benefit the shelter as well. Aspen enjoyed greeting the golfers at this event.
on par for pups 
aspen greets golfers
In September, I had the opportunity to attend another popular canine event- the canine carnival where many shelters were representative.
Toby and his mom won a contest that I had at that event. I was so excited to find out that she won the prize since Toby was adopted from Second chance. His mom was so excited to have a chance to show off how much Toby has changed since his time at our shelter and to celebrate their bond with her resulting album.
Toby and leaves 
Toby and mom 
Toby in autumn
In November I accepted the challenge to complete multiple challenges along with other fellow photographers to continue to grow as a photographer. We have completed 4 so far and they have been challenging and fun. they have made me look at the area around me with fresh eyes to find ways to complete the challenges we are assigned. While there are bragging rights if you get chosen for the top 10 or 20 images, the challenge is really against yourself to look at the world and photography in a different way and be a better photographer than the day before.
Colourific 
Get-down 
Composition 101 
Tinker falls
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I hope everyone had a wonderful year. On to 2022!
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Come and find your Best Friend!
Second Chance has a unique program near Syracuse N.Y. where inmates train the rescued dogs. This program gives both the dogs and the inmates a second chance in life. Appointments currently required related to Covid-19 protocols.
Meet Boss. Boss would love for you to be his forever human.
Please contact Friends of Second Chance.
Friends of Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter
6660 E. Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078
315-435-5584
https://www.jamesvillesecondchance.com
Capture your journey with your pet. Nancy Kieffer is a pet and nature photographer serving Central New York, the Adirondacks and Beyond. Capture how you share your life with your pet! It may be a vacation adventure or curled up on the couch. Travel assignments welcomed.
Your work to help shelters is so invaluable, thank you for all that you do, those images are gorgeous and I know helped those dogs find thier furever homes. Good luck with Embark this year!
Wow – a lot of great photos! Thanks for helping the rescues, and all the other work you are doing!
It’s so rewarding to photograph shelter dogs and help find them loving homes. Well done !
I love what you do for rescue! 🙂 Thank YOU for helping these beautiful souls find their forever homes. Love the golf event! Happy New Year!!!
It must be so soul-filling to help these dogs find their homes. You’re amazing and I’m glad you’re in my challenge group!
You’ve done such great work for rescue dogs, and I love it!
Wow, 50 dogs, that is excellent! Have fun in Embark!
I always admire your consistent support of pets that need homes. Aspen playing with the ball…OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you for always being there for these pups.
I love all of your adoptable dog photos and have fun in Embark!!