A Second Chance

A Second Chance

John and Sarah Kane live a quiet, faithful life on forty wooded acres in the heart of the American countryside. As a homeschooling, homesteading family, they raise their children—Jake and Elizabeth—with the values of scripture, hard work, and compassion. Life is simple, steady, and rooted in purpose.

But when the children ask for a dog, what begins as a porch conversation turns into a powerful journey none of them expected.

At the local shelter, they meet Riley, a protective German Shepherd; Max, a nervous black Lab; and Wolfie, an elderly Husky with a heart full of sorrow. All three almost run out of time. And all three are taken home that very day.

As the family welcomes the dogs into their daily rhythm of devotionals, gardening, and gathering eggs, each animal begins to heal in their own way. From walks through the woods to late nights by the hearth, trust is built. Joy returns. And bonds that go beyond words are formed.

But it’s through storms—both weather and loss—that the family learns what true loyalty looks like… and what it really means to give, and receive, a second chance.

Heartwarming, faith-centered, and filled with life lessons from both two-legged and four-legged teachers, A Second Chance is a gentle, honest story about love, family, and the redemptive power of staying.