Delta almost didn’t make it…
Delta, a 20-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse, was found alone in a muddy field — thin, trembling, and bleeding from a severe wound. She had been forced to live among dozens of longhorn cattle, leaving her weak and in excruciating pain.
Thanks to a Second Chance® Grant from American Humane Society, Delta received emergency veterinary care, round-the-clock attention, and a chance to heal. Today, she’s thriving in a loving home — proof that hope and compassion can transform a life.
Give today to fund more Second Chance® Grants and help animals like Delta survive and thrive.
Delta was able to have a second chance because of YOU.
When rescuers found Delta, a 20-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse, she was standing alone in a muddy field — trembling, thin, and bleeding from a gaping wound on her back leg.
Delta had been forced to live among longhorn cattle as more than sixty animals fought over scraps of food. The cattle’s horns had torn into her flesh, leaving her weak and in excruciating pain.
She was out of strength — but not out of hope.
Thanks to a Second Chance® Grant from American Humane Society, a local rescue was able to rush Delta to the veterinary hospital, where she received two weeks of intensive, round-the-clock care. Her wound was cleaned and treated daily, her body carefully nourished back to health, and her spirit slowly rekindled.
Then something miraculous happened.
One of the veterinary technicians who cared for Delta during her recovery fell in love with her gentle nature. When Delta was finally strong enough to leave the ICU, that same caregiver adopted her.
Today, Delta is thriving — her coat shines, her eyes are bright, and she spends her days surrounded by love and safety.
Delta’s recovery, her peace, her second chance — all of it was made possible because of compassionate people like you.
But for every Delta, there’s another animal still waiting to be saved.
Make a gift today and give more animals like Delta 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, 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’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’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’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.
