Once broken by cruelty, now healed by love.
Bean was just a puppy when she suffered third-degree burns over a third of her body. Her recovery took weeks of round-the-clock treatment and care — made possible by a Second Chance® Grant from American Humane Society.
Now healed and home with a loving family, Bean’s story shows how your compassion saves lives.
Donate now to give hope and healing to the next animal in desperate need.
Bean was able to have a second chance because of YOU.
When rescuers first met Bean, their hearts broke. At only four months old, her tiny body was covered in agonizing burns, her eyes filled with pain and confusion.
Her owner left her at a local rescue, claiming a neighbor had tried to harm her — then vanished. Bean was terrified, trembling and in urgent need of care. The rescue rushed her to an emergency hospital, where veterinarians found devastating injuries: third-degree burns on nearly a third of her small body, raw and blistered skin and an untreated leg fracture that left her in constant pain. Yet through it all, she never gave up. The fight in her eyes told everyone she wanted to live.
She was out of strength — but not out of hope.
Thanks to a Second Chance® Grant from American Humane Society, Bean received lifesaving care. Surgeons removed dead tissue and cleaned her burns, and she underwent intensive, round-the-clock treatment — including twice-daily laser therapy, ongoing pain management and frequent bandage changes to prevent infection.
As her body healed, her spirit began to shine. The frightened little pup who once whimpered in pain began wagging her tail, licking the hands that cared for her and leaning in for snuggles. And then, finally, the day came when Bean — healed, strong and full of love — made her journey to a forever home.
Today, Bean’s life is full of love, laughter and snuggles. She has two furry siblings, two adoring human siblings and parents who say she’s affectionate, playful and happiest when curled up for a nap. It’s hard to believe she’s the same puppy who once fought so hard just to survive.
Bean’s Second Chance wouldn’t have been possible without compassionate supporters like you. But for every Bean, there are countless animals still waiting who need someone to believe in them.
Make a gift today and give more animals like Bean a second chance. Your donation to American Humane Society powers Second Chance® grants and so much more — from emergency rescues to training service dogs for veterans, to ensuring humane treatment on farms, in zoos, aquariums and film sets. Together, we can transform lives.
The Power of a Second Chance
American Humane Society’s Second Chance grants fund emergency surgeries, life-saving treatments and recovery care for animals rescued from heartbreaking circumstances. Whether it’s a dog pulled from a neglectful home, a cat left injured on the street, or a horse starved and forgotten — this program gives them the medical support they need to survive and thrive.
But none of it is possible without the generosity of people like you.
When you donate, you help fund critical care for animals who might otherwise be lost. And your gift helps American Humane Society continue responding wherever the need is greatest — so no animal has to suffer simply because resources weren’t there.
Stories of Resilience
Willow, a one-year-old sheepdog, was found on a roadside in El Paso, Texas, a victim of severe abuse with burns and a gunshot wound. Her situation was critical, and her chances seems slim.
The intervention of a Second Chance Grant from American Humane Society marked the turning point in Willow’s life, allowing her to get the medical care and love she’s so desperately needed.
Buried alive by her owner Leialoha was found unable to stand, her fur almost entirely gone and her skin burnt by the sun. Rescuers rushed the one year old pup to an emergency clinic where she received life-saving care funded by American Humane society’s Second Chance Grant.
This grant covered the critical treatments needed for her recovery, from cleaning and treating her wounds to soothing her skin and helping her gain weight.
Abandoned on a desolate roadside, Penny was discovered bleeding and weak, suffering from a presumed gunshot wound. She was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, and through American Humane Society’s Second Chance grant, Penny was able to receive the critical and urgent care she desperately needed.
After suffering so much fear and cruelty in her life, Penny is learning to trust and love again. Today she is in a foster family where she continues to thrive and is finally receiving the love, care and comfort she truly deserves.
Thrown from a second-story window and left in the rain, Legend endured unimaginable cruelty. With both back legs severely damaged and non-functioning, this resilient feline was rushed to an emergency clinic. Thanks to American Humane Society’s Second Chance® grant, Legend received the life-saving care he desperately needed, including two surgeries to remove his damaged legs and ongoing treatment to help him heal. Now, Legend is learning to navigate the world with courage and hope.
Starved and abandoned, Reba was discovered in a field—emaciated, dehydrated and so weak she could barely stand. Her condition was critical, and without immediate intervention, she would not have survived. Thanks to American Humane Society’s Second Chance® grant, Reba received the intensive veterinary care and nutritional support she so urgently needed.
After enduring such prolonged neglect, Reba is finally safe. Under the care of a dedicated rescue, she is gaining strength, regaining trust and experiencing kindness for perhaps the first time. Today, Reba is on the road to recovery—proof that love and compassion can transform even the most desperate lives.
Your generosity can make a big difference for animals who have been abandoned, abused and neglected and remind them that there’s hope for a better tomorrow and support all of our impactful programs.
