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Second Chance Shelter is a dog and cat rescue where you can come to find a new member of your family. We rescue and rehabilitate dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes so they may have the chance to be placed into a caring home. All of our animals are special and deserve a chance to be happy with an owner that will care for them. The question is: are you ready to love them?

Y ay last day lmao, but I was i nspired coughbandizoicough

These two are offspring of puppy mill dogs! This month, the shelter used these two sweethearts as mascots for different pride parades and events. They're practically inseparable-- the American Eskimo seems to calm the Italian Greyhound with their presence, and the American Eskimo always flocks to their skinny buddy. They both seem to get easily distracted by their spray-painted tails, though.

Tell me how they let their inner prideful nature show! Interpret this how you wish-- you can keep it arbitrary, answer it literally, or relate it to sexuality, etc; your choice.

You're welcome to try out for one, both, or with a partner! Bonus points if you're trying out with a partner, however. Extras are encouraged. (And the non-spray paint refs are underneath!)

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[b]I'm trying out for [683/684]![/b]
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How do they show their pride?: [400 words max]
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Ends July 7th!

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684 Italian Greyhound
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[Wolfiedog3]

[b]not trying out as don’t have a partner and not in the mood to write. Good luck!

[stormzien]

if anyone needs a partner hmu~ found ! partnering with Maxy Max!
i’d like to go for the pan greyhound !

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I'm trying out for [684]!
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Username: ~HєуRєι~
Name: Ilene [meaning "light" in Greek] Nickname: Iris
Gender: Female
Collar: xx wears with the knot towards the front, thin flower dog tag with her information tied to one side.
Jacksfilms or Jenna Marbles?: Jenna is great heck yeah. Gotta love Mango and Cement ;3

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Personality: Despite the fact that Italian Greyhounds are often seen as delicate and thin, which certainly plays into the fact they are usually rather cautious, Ilene is much more mischievous. She's been spotted trying to steal from any surface that has some sort of item Ilene finds interesting. Despite her first disposition to crowds or those she is unsure of, she is willing to and enjoys entertaining others. While still being cautious and normally calm when alone, her quirks set her apart from most other small dogs.

Daily life: A delicate ray of mischievous sunshine known as Ilene, often prances early in the sunny mornings, especially summer, sunbathing around the flowers before her morning meal. Although mostly dry kibble, her owner occasionally adds in some other foods that are healthy for her and Marylin, one of her closest friends. While Mary's energy at first startled the thin and pale hound, she soon grew to enjoy her boundless joy and company, soon letting her confidence infect her slightly. During the day, she will sometimes accompany Mary on strolls or simply interacting with the customers in the shop, though she sometimes is a little weary at first until Ilene is calmed down and invited to join in by Mary or her owner. Sometimes she'll even model the merchandise that her owner puts out for pet owners. When in the shop alone with her human, due to stormy weather or just because the shop is closed due to a holiday, she gets a bit mischievous and tried to take things off her human's desk or work space most of the day. By the time the day is over she is tired out from being social, ready to curl up with her human as they listen to sounds of the forest playing on his phone. Always a perfect day for the little delicate flower.

History: The small dog was born to a pair of winning show-dogs, growing up trained to become tolerant to other dogs as well as various different grooming methods, clothes and being touched in sensitive areas. This was as a precaution for if those she is sold to wanted to put her into the showing industry. However she ended up in a home where they simply couldn't afford to, as well as had no interest to. Ilene, then named Snow, was owned by a rather young an snobby girl who found her to be weird and didn't get much love from her supposed owner due to this. However the older sister, who was then almost a young adult, seemed to give her the most attention. Ilene spent time with her in her room, listening to her read and trying to "help" with her studies. Unfortunately after the older sister left, the family suddenly had to move and leave Ilene behind due to the long trip and their new home not allowing pets. The small, pale dog was taken to the shelter before the family left the next day, leaving her in a state of distress and shock while she was left in a cold cage, given some attention occasionally by the busy staff members and volunteers. Other dogs in the other cages told them their stories, and she was simply glad to not have been cast out into the cold, uncaring world like they were, though she still didn't feel better about her situation. After a few weeks, she started giving up hope that someone would take her, as she watched cats and dogs be taken from their kennels and cages and set into new arms or given new leashes by their owners. This was until a tall, sweet smelling man approached the desk and insisted he go to Ilene's cage himself. She approached with caution at first but as the tall human opened the door and she noticed the new collar for her to wear, she wagged her tail meekly as she approached with happy whines. She was picked up and held close, no cage for her to be stuffed into for travel. She was allowed to watch as the cars went by, paws set on the window before a stop or two where she would return to her new human's lap. She adjusted well to her new home and housemates, that being another small dog and a fox, named Marylin and Datura, as well as being taught what not to sniff or nibble when it came to the plants.

How does she show her pride?: Living with a gardener and arranger means Ilene is around lots of pretty flowers. She often spends time with her owner while he puts together arrangements, nosing at certain nice smelling flowers to help in choosing which ones to use while the other dog, Marilyn, runs around in the garden to dig at the "varmints" that reside there. Starting on a sunny summer afternoon, early in June, a pride parade was happening in town. The parade was to be the first of many to happen over the coming years. Due to this her owner was bustling around the workshop, seeming busy and maybe a bit rushed. Swiftly taking out some string, wooden circles, bunches of fresh flowers that had just been collected. Blues, pinks, yellows, greys, whites, blacks, all of them. Necklaces, wreaths, decorations, her owner made them all in specific colors and patterns. Seeing flags of the same colors, she thought that they were special, picking up a specific one that seemed to draw her close. A floral necklace of pale pink, yellow and blue flowers, known as the pansexual flag to the humans though not to her immediately. Feeling immensely prideful as the floral arrangement laid across her thin shoulders. Prancing around and "rooing" happily, the small Italian Greyhound amused those who came in to purchase the newly made merchandise as her human displayed them towards the front window. Soon taking notice, a swift hand scooped her up, putting and end to her prancing and gently removed the wonderful live jewelry from her shoulders, her slightly whining as she saw him place it on the counter top as she was lowered towards the ground. The next year was the same, her sneakily trying to remove another one of the jewelry the human had made before being stopped. Due to how busy they got, she and Marilyn were only able to see the colorful parade from afar, the flags waving over her fencing. One year however, Ilene was surprised when her own owner took some flowers which she was allowed to be around and arranged them, pink, yellow and blue. Placing them around her head and onto her thin shoulder blades, she was allowed to wear her new treasure as they closed up the shop early to go look at the parade, the colors flashing with great pride as everyone around gazed at it. She couldn't have been happier. [400/400]

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[PARTNER'S FORM]

How did you meet?: Ilene was enjoying the beautiful colors of Pride, the roaring and bustling of people not bothering her in the slightest as she pranced around her owner in excitement. Her owner proceeded to move around a bit to find a good place to sit down for a while, leaving Ilene to suddenly lose a flower in her lei without her noticing. Her human stopped after a while of looking, running into another human who seemed a tad distressed until they started talking. The pale spotted ears of Ilene turned her towards a particular direction nearby. Unsure about what she heard at first, she trotted a bit into the bustling crowd, coming across a fellow small, white dog who certainly was fluffier and bore rather bright colors on her fur. Ilene lightly barked to the dog, causing the two humans to come over as well to see what is going on, leading for the other human to become happy and pet this dog. As it turns out this dog's name was Bleu and this was her owner, who she lost while trying to find Ilene to give her the flower she unknowingly dropped. During their remaining time at Pride, the two small dogs chatted and interacted with one another, leading to future meetings since their owners did the same.

What is your relationship?: Despite the fact most times Ilene is rather docile around people and dogs she is unsure of, she and Bleu are very close and mischievous. Ilene mostly gets into trouble around her, trying to show off how she can be stubborn or brave too, though Ilene sometimes gets in trouble when she isn't around as well. They have a completely platonic teasing relationship and although Ilene isn't the best at giving back the teasing, shes stubborn enough and has enough energy to try and challenge Bleu, ending up with some snarky comments or jokingly rolled eyes. Overall, their relationship is positive to Ilene and she loves being around Bleu.

What do you think of how Bleu shows her pride?: Certainly reminiscent of their time in the shelter, Ilene loves seeing the colors in Bleu's coat. While Ilene doesn't exactly enjoy the paint herself due to it being cold and ending up in a bath, she still finds it very pretty to see and commends Bleu for putting up with being bathed afterwards, though with a small chase.

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I'm trying out for 683!
Username:  Diamond Sapphire
Name: Nova
Gender:  Female
Collar: With Lavender Bow Instead
Using a flower crown from here so they can have this flowercrown! <3 (The flowers being the same colour as the collar)

How do they show their pride?: Ever since the first long weeks of when Nova finally accepted her sexuality, when she stumbled along in baby steps, her mind would always be clouded with unsteadiness. It was frustrating and diffcult -- if she could barely accept herself, how would the people around her feel? Ashamed? Furious? Concerned? All three? Nova didn't really have a clue, as she was unsure of herself as a whole.

But apart of her felt something other than fear and circling frustration: pride. Nova was proud of what she had accepted herself as, and despite her worrying, didn't make an effort to change what she endured. It was a feeling of joy, in a way, and sheer glory. Nova, in her dark corner, worry taunting her and words of fright looming around her, was proud!

The days when the scared words stop haunting her every second, Nova set out with a mission from her own heart. Nova regrets the moments when her thoughts led her to frown and tremble, as they now had no meaning to her now. To show her spirit and positivity towards the subject, offers assistance to anyone else who is still in the state of struggle as she once was, and people who haven't fully accepted themselves just yet.

For the days she isn't needed, she enjoys 'helping' her owner bake treats inspired by pride flags, though in the end she does end up snatching a few of them for herself to happily munch on, and hoping that her owner doesn't notice (they usually do, but enjoy pretending they have very little clue about it).

Nova has certainly grown from her times of struggle, and has became an extremely bubbly and excitable bundle of joy packed with fluff, with cheeky instincts and restless little legs. Though shining over all, is Nova's prideful heart.


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Personality: Nova is most definitely a chipper and bubbly canine, as well as being always filled with a seemingly endless energy. Before Nova was quite simply a dog frightened of its own thoughts and all the 'what ifs' in the world, but nowadays Nova has chosen to ignore those now. She's become an absolute ray of sunshine, though she can be rather cheeky at times. Admittedly a bit stubborn at times,
never really giving into something easily, but certainly filled with pure determination. If Nova sets her mind to something, in most cases, she accomplishes it (unless it is to grow wings and fly through the clouds). But overall, Nova is a jovial little sweetheart.

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I'm trying out for 684!
Username:  Diamond Sapphire
Name: Sangria
Gender:  Male
Collar: Rope Collar
Using a circlet from here to give him a circlet like this! (But in gold if that's okay! Feel free to simplify it if needed <3)

How do they show their pride?: There's just one thing you should know before all: Sangria can really strut his stuff, and can sport anything with ease. He's a natural, and many pieces of apparel can be worn ever so nicely on Sangria. Not to mention how much Sangria absolutely adores it when compliments are given! In this way, they've started to wear pride flag apparel to express himself and his own pride. And so, with his raw talent, adorable little face and proud attitude, Sangria had became a sweet and talented model.

Sangria definitely had a good sense of style, for a canine at least. He quite liked wearing all the items his owner would adorn them with, whether it be flower crowns, fancy collars, silks, capes and bracelets, Sangria would strut it all (with such ease, of course)! He has something about him that made him perfect as a canine model, and to show off pretty items, despite his little body. With that, and mixed with inspiration, Sangria became a model for his owner's apparel shop.

His owner had a shop that sold all sorts of clothing for not only humans, but adorable items that could be adorned on your faithful companion. Clothing would often be tested on Sangria, but most displayed items were on mannequins in the shop. But Sangria was a perfect model for all those articles of clothing in the shop! Since it was pride month and all, his owner had made all sorts of pride apparel, and Sangria was happily showing it off at the shop, and getting showered with affectionate pats and belly rubs.

There was a time where Sangria was hesitant on the idea of his orentation, but the silks and collars he wore in honor of pride and all their flags greatly assisted Sangria with the idea, and overall making them hugely proud of who they are. Though a specific canine by the name of Nova did help him as well quite bit, and the two strut their stuff with pride together.

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Personality: Despite the confident little model he has grown to be now, Sangria used to be rather introverted and quiet. He would always have to rethink his actions several times to see if they were a bad move in anyway, or if they would cause them consequences of some sort. Though when he started wearing pretty apparel of all sorts, he felt more proud and happy to be himself, and slowly began to become more social, and allowing mistakes to happen here and there. When he started to model, his confidence was raised by a great amount, and he barely felt like his old and quiet self. Now, Sangria is rather laid back and doesn't worry as much, and proud of himself. He certainly became a confident fellow, with a big heart as well.

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Relationship With Each Other: Nova and Sangria had already been friends even before they arrived at the shelter, and their bond is stil strong and tight-knit. Nova had helped Sangria with acceptance, but Nova enjoys the company of the small, skinny fella. Sangria, too, likes hanging around Nova, still grateful for the help Nova had provided him, and Sangria appreciates her sweet and bubbly personality. Sangria enjoys giving Nova a few pieces of apparel here and there for her to try, and though Nova does say she can't sport them as well as Sangria does, he's definitely one to disagree.

Nova and Sangria had became pals at the puppy mill, as their cages were next to each other. When Nova was tired of her howling and whining siblings, she'd scoot over to the side of the cage where Sangria would be, giving her a goofy grin. They'd normally bark about hopes and dreams, and make jokes to pass time. It was definitely not a place either of them wanted to be in, but they had each other near, and that was good enough for them.

When they finally were picked up to arrive to the shelter, they were bemused. They didn't know if they'd end up in a worst environment, a better one, or even separated! It gave both of them chills. Though the shelter was better than expected. The humans they had grown to have a distaste for were gentle with them and happily fufilled their needs, but what they were most glad about is that they weren't forced apart.

The time had came when they had been given to a home, ones where they would be separated. They complained for a while the night before they were going to be picked up, yet they found out that they'd be living quite near each other, meaning they'd possibly get to meet each other at least one more time. They murmured their goodbyes to each other and they were off.

Little did they know, really, that they'd get to visit each other pretty frequently, and Nova would burst into Sangria's shop almost every other day to say hello. At times they'd sprint along the grassy fields of the dog park, or share a treat together. Sometimes, they'd spend an entire day goofing around together, catching up and playing games they made up on the spot, or introducing them to other canines (and sometimes even felines!) they've met.

Overall, Nova and Sangria have been said to be almost inseparable when they're able to meet up, and looking out for each other. With passionate grins and wagging tails, they're filled with pride.

Nova wagged her tail with excitement as she scrambled along the floor. Pride month seemed awfully nice, and considering the fact she'd be a mascot was even more nice! The nicest? Sangria would be a mascot along her side as well! She pranced happily around in circles, stoked for what was to come. Nova knew something was going to happen to her tail - something colourful! - but she didn't quite understand what.

"Stay still!" Her owner commanded. Nova skidded to a halt and twisted around to meet her owner's eye, and flopped her tongue out. They grinned, and Nova obidently stood still and waited for what was happening next. Nova's owner reached for a bag filled with something Nova didn't quite know, and instructed her to follow them outside.

Trotting out the door, she was commanded to stay still once more, and after a long while of her owner shouting her to stay still, some treats and drinks of water, Nova ended up with a beautifully coloured tail. It smelled odd, but Nova appreciated the change. I wonder if they're doing the same thing as Sangria! Her mind thought.

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Sangria was in the shop, with a colourful tail and pieces of brightly coloured apparel, inspired by the pride flags. It was a bit quiet today, but all Sangria knew is that Nova would be prancing into the shop soon, and they'd be off to do... something he didn't quite know. Something to do wih pride, at least, which made him itch with anticipation.

A bubbly and distinctive bark sounded from the door, and within moments, a ball of white fluff came running in towards Sangria, and ultimately making him tumble backwards. It was none other than Nova! They played around for a moment before settling down, their tails wagging with excitement.

"Ready?" Nova asked, her tongue hanging from her mouth.

"Ready!" Sangria yipped.

Jacksfilms or Jenna Marbles?: Jenna Marbles ,, she has some good doggos okay, though I haven't watch either in a while uh

Ending Note: Hey you >:3c Literally just throwing this here to tell you that all of the form (besides the art!) was done on mobile so apologizes if anything looks off :"))) Thank you for reading fam lets go

also sorry about making you read more than you probably wanted for this comp uh

[Spiritstar3]

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[Wileyfangs]

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I'm trying out for [683]!
Username: Wileyfangs
Name: Bleu
Gender: Female
Collar: Tropical~

How do they show their pride?:
Bleu is a lot of things. Crazy for one. She has to flaunt it to make em want it.
She's a show dog, that much is true. She goes in to be groomed, pampered always to look her best. To look the part they want her to be. But it can be hard being a dog of such caliber and not be yourself while doing it. She's lived that life, experienced the struggles of trying to accept what you are when no one else will.

Before she was a show dog, she was a mutt. A mongrel. Born and bred.
She'd never known anything but the streets and the dogs never knew of a life that would be different.
But now here she is, top of the top, best mixed-breed champion.

So when she shows pride she goes all out. Picks up whatever colors she can find. Gathers them around her owner who's a silly little thing. Ditzy and funny, Bianca is everything she could ever want to be as a part-time dog groomer and ex-military woman. She adopted Bleu one day due to the need for an ESA around to calm her down during tough times. Before she knew it though she grew happy to work with Bleu and began delving into things in the dog world. Showing and grooming became just as fun. To show her pride she likes to go to the store with Bleu and pick out some nice non-toxic, doggy approved dyes. Bleu will pick out the colors, (pink, purple, and blue) and Bianca put them in her fur when they get home, sometimes in playful stripes, polka dots, harmless fun. Some people call em crazy and try yelling her Bianca, but Bleu won't have it.

She's allowed to have her day and she won't let anyone ruin or take that away from her or her owner.



She puffs up and gets to barking up a storm at them, protective. Because Bianca saw something in her that nobody else ever did when she adopted her.

When their pride rolls around, the show-dog flaunts her colors, letting them show brightly on her white pelt. A beautiful canvas.
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Personality:
Did someone say, slick talker, moonwalker? No? Well you should've. Bleu is just that.
A spontaneous and cheerful little ball of love with a passion for life and everything in it, this dog is a free-spirit, no matter what collar she may wear. She loves to joke around, play games, and have fun. While not the best dog for making unhurried decisions and not acting impulsively, Bleu is the best at working hard and being loyal to those who are loyal to her. She can prove to be the fiercest dog yet, especially around those she cares about. Often taking on the big sister role for many a dog or cat, she proves to have some kind of self-control when she chooses to.

Jacksfilms or Jenna Marbles?: Jenna my dude. Jenna all day

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Partner's form




What's it like having Ilene for a friend?

For Bleu this is kinda a hard question. How can you describe how fun and silly it all is properly? Bleu supposes having Ilene for a friend is a lot like running and chasing after her tail. It's always there and she can mostly catch it but sometimes she can't. Besides that Ilene and Bleu are pretty different dogs but that's alright. Being a show dog now, Bleu enjoys the time she can spend with Ilene as it's relaxing not needing to be all dressed up or proper to have a good romp in the dirt and flowers.

What's your favorite thing to do together at Pride?
Well for Bleu it's the little dog courses they have. Things like agility, racing or even contest competitions. She loves chasing that pretty bisexual flag through the racing portion no matter how fast she is. Ilene is typically her biggest supporter during them and she always likes to try winning a dog toy for them both to play with.

As for Ilene, well while she's not particularly into the games, she does enjoy the decorations that line up the stands and the area in a myraid of colors. Flags, collars, tapestries. All of it bright and beautiful. Bleu will cool down with her by going on a nice walk just to watch everything. Eventually, they'll stop by their favorite dog biscuit lady and her many pugs and get some doggy treats in their respective colors. Its all so fun, though they tend to get tuckered out by the time they're done eating.

[Ringo.]

dropping out due to a health issue that came up

Good luck to everyone!!

[dxrmon]

<< © [684] how do they show their pride?:
riley shows his pride by going to as many pride festivals as he can and by volunteering at
various LGBTQ+ organizations in his free time. he loves helping out in any way possible,
whether that be painting his tail and his leg as the pansexual flag or just simply wearing
his pan collar. he had a hard time coming out as pansexual to his friends, so he tries to
show that he is accepting and he is apart of the LGBTQ+ community as well. riley was
ecstatic when his friend and him were picked to be pride mascots for the shelter, the
italian greyhound gladly accepted the offer. [108 words]

username: amoureuxxx -name: riley -gender: male -collar: collar and the necklace
jacksfilms or jenna marbles?: jenna marbles all the way *KeRmIt ScReEcH* ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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W heeze this was actually pretty difficult, I gave the forms like three different pass-throughs and got some help with judging before deciding, and I'll have to go with

683: Diamond Sapphire (I love how you tied in Nova's personality into how she demonstrated her pride!)

684: ~HєуRєι~ (It was all the flowers. The flower imagery is what got me the most lmao)

Shoutout to Wileyfangs as well! I adored your form too dude w eeps but the participation in the competition doesn't really warrant any rus. Thank you to everyone who tried out though! ;v; /

i will get the art updated,, soon