Second Chance is an innovative shelter that works hard to get at the root of animal suffering. We are a no-kill shelter, we do not euthanize for space. We use both our physical shelter as well as foster homes to provide the best possible care for shelter pets.
We also provide the most comprehensive after adoption package. Our shelter staff and volunteers make the adoption of a new furry family member a llifelong enjoyment. The shelter is run by a mostly volunteer base, with only a small staff. This ensures that every dollar possible goes directly to the pets.
In addition, Second Chance has a comprehensive low cost spay/neuter program that provides assistance to needy pets. This is our way to get pet overpopulation under control. Low cost and free clinics are making a different in pet overpopulation.
We have en educational outreach program that helps local schools, youth groups and scouts to learn about pet overpopulation. It is a free program that is helping the newest generation to understand the imporatnce of proper pet care, pet safety, and the importance of spay/neuter.
We are in desperate need of a makeover so that we can take in more pets and provide the best environment possible at our shelter to support our many programs. We appreciate all your help!!
OUR MISSION
TO provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes.
TO provide assistance and information to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
TO provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs.
What sets our shelter apart is that we take the time with every pet to find the right home and create happy endings. Sometimes the happy endings go beyond just an adoption. Read Bears story:
A Wonderfully Happy Ending
WINNER OF THE 2007 PEDIGREE BEST RESCUE STORY
Bear, an 8 year old, German Shepard mix, came to Second Chance due to some very tragic circumstances. His elderly owner, Don, had taken ill and had to be placed in the care of a Nursing Home. Don had lost his wife earlier in the year as well and now was to be without his beloved dog. Bear, by his own owner's words, “is the biggest joy in my life.” He had adopted him from another MA shelter when he was only 1 or 2 yrs old. Bear and Don were best of friends and they meant the world to each other.
Bear was very depressed when he got to us and obviously missed his master deeply. He would lay in his run and stare out the kennel door into the outside world for hours on end. We placed him very quickly into one of our most loving and caring foster homes, so that he could once again enjoy a chance to enjoy life with his foster mom and he spend his day with her own dog as his companion. He was much happier and showed his personality for the first time to his new temporary family. He “took over “ the couch and loved to be silly and lay on his back, paws straight up in the air as he nuzzled in his blankets.
Don spent his days in the Nursing home doing his best to recover, and did. He told us that his motivation to get well, was to be able to get back to his own home and be with his buddy Bear. He did that, and he finally got well enough to get back to the comfort and security of his own home. But his Bear was not there. With noone to care for Bear, the family had surrendeered him. Don was devastated…
Purely by fate, one of Don’s caretakers saw Bear on our web site and the contacts started to happen. Through a series of phone calls back and forth with Second Chance we were able to connect and figure out that our Bear, was really Don’s Bear.
A joyous, and somewhat tearful reunion was arranged and Bear is now back with his lifelong friend. Both are just so happy, and the smile on Don’s face and the content look on Bear’s as he lay beside his master was just more than anyone could ever imagine.
When we asked Don where Bear liked to spend most of his time, he pointed to the “couch”, where Bear’s blanket was spread out and waiting for him. Now his foster mom understood why he loved the couch at her home so much. A very Happy Ending, for a human and a dog, who love each other so, so much…… Don’t we all know how strong this bond is…….
If you'd like to see pictures of this happy ending, log on to our website www.secondchanceanimals.org and see the happy reunited family.
While this is an unusual "Happy Ending" story, it is one of a growing number of Happy Endings each year because of Second Chance. The dedicated volunteers and staff work tirelessly to make these happy endings stories over and over.
Come to our website and read more about us and our furry companions looking for adoption!! Our website is www.secondchanceanimals.org
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