Second Chance Animal Services

Second Chance Animal Services Helping over 49,000 pets a year live better lives - nonprofit shelter & vet hospitals Second Chance is a 501c3 tax exempt organization – EIN: 04-3490671
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Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999. Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need. Today SCAS operates four Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all. Subsidized rates are provided to underserved commun

ities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Second Chance helps over 40,000 pets a year through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry.

πŸ—“οΈ Car enthusiasts, animal lovers, vendors and lovers of all things FALL, make plans to join us on September 21st for Cr...
08/25/2024

πŸ—“οΈ Car enthusiasts, animal lovers, vendors and lovers of all things FALL, make plans to join us on September 21st for Cruise for Critters benefitting pets in need at Second Chance!
Featuring:
🏎️ Car Show
πŸ‘» Halloween Barktacular Kids Games
πŸ›οΈ Vendor Fair
🍦 Homemade Ices Cream & Food
πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Picking & Maze
🎡Live music by The Barberic Band
✨ Free Admission

Car Show Entry Fee: $20
Vendor Registration Fee: $25
Rain Date:September 28, 2024
Visit our website for sponsorship & vendor information: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/events/cruise/

➑️ Please note: the only way to register to be a vendor is through our online link: https://bit.ly/3P5tFYb OR by using our downloadable vendor application!

https://www.facebook.com/events/778607737818262

Now accepting vendor applications

πŸ›’ There's a still a few more days to purchase a reusable shopping bag to support Second Chance. We'll will receive $1 fo...
08/25/2024

πŸ›’ There's a still a few more days to purchase a reusable shopping bag to support Second Chance. We'll will receive $1 for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of August at the Spencer Big Y. 🐾

Cocktails for Tails: Comedy Unleashed!Join us Friday, October 18th at Twin Hills Country Club 🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly...
08/24/2024

Cocktails for Tails: Comedy Unleashed!
Join us Friday, October 18th at Twin Hills Country Club
🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/4fNMwmb
🎀 Featuring: Adam Webster, Jim Bishop & Linda Belt
Optional Dinner starts at 5pm featuring delicious food stations
Comedy Show starts at 7:30pm

β˜€οΈ Happy Saturday!  Are you looking for a new best friend?  Here's where you can find one today! πŸ˜‰πŸΎ PetSmart Satellite A...
08/24/2024

β˜€οΈ Happy Saturday! Are you looking for a new best friend? Here's where you can find one today! πŸ˜‰

🐾 PetSmart Satellite Adoption Hours:
Northborough PetSmart: 10am-1pm
Framingham PetSmart: 2-5pm

🐾 Second Chance Adoption Center:
10am-4pm

🐾 O'Gara Park, Spencer - Running Out Of Summer 5K:
10am-1pm

Visit our website to see what pets will be at each location: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adopt/

Join us tomorrow at O'Gara Park (99 Valley Street) in Spencer for the Running Out Of Summer 5k. πŸ“£ Cheer on the runners O...
08/23/2024

Join us tomorrow at O'Gara Park (99 Valley Street) in Spencer for the Running Out Of Summer 5k. πŸ“£ Cheer on the runners OR πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ register on-site beginning at 8am. 🚐 Our mobile adoption unit will be there from 10am-1pm with great pets for you to meet and adopt! 🐾 (Check our website Saturday morning to see which pets will be there!)

ALL proceeds go to charity, supporting Second Chance Animal Services and Spencer Parks & Rec! https://loom.ly/YSnJR00

An adorable update on Tybee who was adopted from our Framingham PetSmart satellite earlier this summer: "We decided to g...
08/23/2024

An adorable update on Tybee who was adopted from our Framingham PetSmart satellite earlier this summer:

"We decided to give her a new name, Kiki. She is the best from every perspective. She is growing up very fast. If you pet her back gently, she will lay down and let you rub her belly. We love her so much. Thank you very much."

Our PetSmart satellite locations increase the number of cats that we can help find homes. To see who is available at our PetSmart locations and times to meet & adopt, visit: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-cats/

August is Make a Will Month - have you considered how you can leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about?One of...
08/23/2024

August is Make a Will Month - have you considered how you can leave a lasting impact on the causes you care about?

One of the most powerful ways to help pets now and for generations to come is to include Second Chance in your estate planning. Your estate gift can carry forward the legacy of your compassion for animals.

To learn more, visit

You can leave a legacy in a number of ways. Below you’ll find some ways to leave an estate gift, but there are many ways to create your personal legacy program.

Mittens & Brownie remind you to vote daily for Second Chance and all your local favorites in the Best of Central Mass Co...
08/22/2024

Mittens & Brownie remind you to vote daily for Second Chance and all your local favorites in the Best of Central Mass Community's Choice Awards!
βœ… VOTE NOTE: https://bit.ly/4fJXucj
We're nominated for Best Veterinary Clinic, Best Pet Grooming & Best Local Event for our Dinner Auction. You can vote once a day through August 30 for your chance to win $250!

"Annie is doing Wonderful.  She is not the shy, skittish girl we thought she might be.  She loves her brothers and they ...
08/22/2024

"Annie is doing Wonderful. She is not the shy, skittish girl we thought she might be. She loves her brothers and they now wrestle, but she is a snuggly shoulder kitty too. She's made herself right at home much faster than we ever expected!"

Congratulations to Annie and her new family! πŸ’•

August 22nd is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day, and the purrr-fect opportunity to schedule your cat's routine che...
08/22/2024

August 22nd is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day, and the purrr-fect opportunity to schedule your cat's routine check-up.

To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/vetcare

Have you signed up for THIS SATURDAY'S ROOS5K yet? Pictured is a view of the gorgeous, FLAT, shady route on the Spencer ...
08/21/2024

Have you signed up for THIS SATURDAY'S ROOS5K yet? Pictured is a view of the gorgeous, FLAT, shady route on the Spencer rail trail. It’s stunning! Dogs allowed, walkers welcome, fun for all! All proceeds go to charity. Race is 8/24 at O’Gara Park in Spencer. Here’s the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Slxfip

The Annual Running Out Of Summer 5K held by Rapscallion Brewery benefits Spencer Parks & Rec and Second Chance Animal Services. Join us for a scenic and fast course along the Spencer Rail Trail followed by food, drinks, and fun at O'Gara Park! Post-race party at Rapscallion Brewery & Taproom.

β˜€οΈ Happy Wednesday from Wally! Here are the most needed items this week:🧻 Paper Towels πŸ“„ Copy Paper🫧 Hand Soap🧻 Toilet P...
08/21/2024

β˜€οΈ Happy Wednesday from Wally! Here are the most needed items this week:

🧻 Paper Towels
πŸ“„ Copy Paper
🫧 Hand Soap
🧻 Toilet Paper
🧺 Lint Rollers
πŸͺœ Step Stool
πŸ’³ Gift Cards & Gift Baskets for Cruise for Critters

Donating an item from our wish list saves lives, allowing us to care for shelter pets with serious medical needs. You can drop off donations anytime at our Adoption Center - 111 Young Road, East Brookfield, donate online through one of our wish lists, or make a donation on this post to leave the shopping to us. ❀️ Your continued support is greatly appreciated! 🐾❀️

πŸ›οΈ Chewy Wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/second-chance-animal-services-inc_b65808286
πŸ›οΈ Walmart Wishlist: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/c4fe5428-da52-483a-a259-40902963fbab
πŸ›οΈ Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/5tXPRbh

For more info on Wally, visit: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-dogs/

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Are you passionate about helping animals? Second Chance is expanding services and we’re looking for dedicated vet techs ...
08/20/2024

Are you passionate about helping animals? Second Chance is expanding services and we’re looking for dedicated vet techs who want to make a real difference in the lives of local pets.

To learn more, visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/careers/

If you believe that every pet deserves a β€˜second chance,’ we invite you to explore a career at Second Chance Animal Services. We have a common goal at Second Chance: to help pets and the people who love them.

Meet the Boys! 🐱✨ These handsome little gents are ready to find their forever homes. Come meet these fellas today at our...
08/20/2024

Meet the Boys! 🐱✨ These handsome little gents are ready to find their forever homes. Come meet these fellas today at our Framingham PetSmart satellite. An adoption counselor will be in the store from 4-7pm today so you can meet and adopt. More info: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-cats/

Register now for our Fitchburg LOW-COST pet vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 14th!  Rabies & distemper vaccines are...
08/20/2024

Register now for our Fitchburg LOW-COST pet vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 14th! Rabies & distemper vaccines are just $5 each! Microchips are $22. Registration is strongly encouraged - same day registration will be limited at this low price! Pets from all towns welcome!

Register: https://bit.ly/3IqtbrO

Made possible in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

🌳 🌸 Looking for a landscaper to help us out with the front of the adoption center. Some of the bushes are overgrown, so ...
08/19/2024

🌳 🌸 Looking for a landscaper to help us out with the front of the adoption center. Some of the bushes are overgrown, so perhaps a few new small ones and a little clean up. If you can help, please email [email protected]. Thanks!

πŸŽ‰ Happy Foster Appreciation Week! This year so far we have placed 66 cats & kittens and 23 dogs & puppies in foster home...
08/19/2024

πŸŽ‰ Happy Foster Appreciation Week! This year so far we have placed 66 cats & kittens and 23 dogs & puppies in foster homes! That's 89 animals' lives that were changed forever because our fosters said YES we will help! (πŸ“· Pictured are just a few of them, most who have found now found homes.) Without the help of our foster community, Second Chance wouldn't be able to continue to say yes to helping these needy animals. Some are recovering from injury/illness or need more socialization, others are pregnant or nursing, while others lost their mom too young and need more time to grow before finding their forever homes. All were in need of a safe, quiet place to grow and learn. Here is what some of our foster have to say:

"I love to foster for Second Chance Animals! It brings me so much joy to be able to help these animals, give them love, share my home and provide a safe place for them until they are adopted. It is a wonderful experience and I wish more people would foster & adopt." -Jen

"The reason we foster is the joy of a never ending supply of kittens!! Seriously though, we love knowing that all of the kittens and mamma's we foster will go off to loving forever homes and will have the best chance at a wonderful life since they are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and have their initial vaccines prior to being adopted." - Mary

"I don't have much extra space in my home, but I converted my walk-in closet into a foster kitten room! It's a safe and fun space to house kittens while they finish growing and my resident cats aren't bothered a bit!" - Danielle

"Fostering is such a loving, caring and gratifying expΓ©rience. Our pre-existing fur babies were not as jealous as we thought they would be. The shelter is very flexible in order to meet your busy schedule for any appointments. The shelter also provides you with every single items necessary to welcome the foster babies. We love fostering and most of all we love to see our foster babies finding their forever home. What an honor to be helping Second Chances Animal Services. - Anais

For more info on foster at Second Chance and how you can get involved, visit: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/foster-care/

Second Chance family - don't forget you can vote once a day through August 30!➑️ https://bit.ly/4fJXucj We are so excite...
08/18/2024

Second Chance family - don't forget you can vote once a day through August 30!

➑️ https://bit.ly/4fJXucj

We are so excited to be nominated in 3 categories for the Best of Central Mass Community's Choice Awards: Best Veterinary Clinic, Best Pet Grooming & Best Local Event for our Dinner Auction.

A minute a day is all it takes to raise visibility to ensure more pets get the care they need.

We are excited to share this beautiful update from Sophie's new family.  Can you find her in the first picture? Ha ha!  ...
08/18/2024

We are excited to share this beautiful update from Sophie's new family. Can you find her in the first picture? Ha ha! She is being showered with love and has already claimed her 'favorite chair' to sleep all night. "She's like a polka-dot in that big chair" say her new family.

πŸ’• We are so grateful to this amazing family and to all who supported her fundraiser. https://www.facebook.com/donate/475243325223182/

Thank you!!

Register now for our next LOW-COST pet vaccine clinic in Templeton on Saturday, September 7th!  Rabies & distemper vacci...
08/18/2024

Register now for our next LOW-COST pet vaccine clinic in Templeton on Saturday, September 7th! Rabies & distemper vaccines are just $5 each! Microchips are $22. Registration is strongly encouraged - same day registration will be limited at this low price! Pets from all towns welcome!

Register: https://bit.ly/3IqtbrO

Made possible in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Bβ˜€οΈ Happy Satur day! We have some amazing animals waiting to meet you!! Here's where you'll find uβ˜€οΈ Happy Saturday! We ...
08/17/2024

Bβ˜€οΈ Happy Satur day! We have some amazing animals waiting to meet you!! Here's where you'll find uβ˜€οΈ Happy Saturday! We have some amazing animals waiting to meet you!! Here's where you'll find us today.

🐾 PetSmart Satellite Adoption Hours:
Northborough PetSmart: 10am-1pm
Framingham PetSmart: 2-5pm

🐾 Second Chance Adoption Center:
10am-4pm

🐾 Dog Days of Summer:
12noon-3pm

Visit our website to see what pets will be at each location: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adopt/

πŸš—βœ¨ VENDORS NEEDED βœ¨πŸš—Join us at the upcoming Cruise for the critters car show  Vendor Fair, supporting Second Chance Anim...
08/16/2024

πŸš—βœ¨ VENDORS NEEDED βœ¨πŸš—

Join us at the upcoming Cruise for the critters car show Vendor Fair, supporting Second Chance Animal Services! πŸš™πŸŽ¨

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, September 21
πŸ“ Location: Westview Farms Creamery
⏰ Time: 10am-3pm

Bring your crafts, creativity, and passion to this fantastic event! Not only will you get to show off your wares to car enthusiasts and families looking for FALL FUN, but you'll also be supporting a cause that helps save lives and provide care for animals in need. ❀️🐢🐱

πŸ”—https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/events/cruise/
Sign up now and be part of a fun-filled day with cool cars, awesome crafts, and a community that cares! πŸ› οΈβœ¨

Congratulations to Panini and her new family!! She's just one of the adorable cats adopted from our PetSmart satellites ...
08/16/2024

Congratulations to Panini and her new family!! She's just one of the adorable cats adopted from our PetSmart satellites this week. πŸ’•

Second Chance has satellite adoption areas inside the Framingham and Northborough PetSmart stores. You can see the cats anytime the stores are open (when cats are available) and our adoption counselors visit each location twice a week so you can meet and adopt.

Weekly Schedule
Framingham: Tuesday 4PM – 7PM & Saturday 2PM – 5PM
Northborough: Wednesday 4PM – 7PM & Saturday 10AM – 1PM

See available cats: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptable-cats/

Thank you!!!! We are so excited to be nominated in 3 categories for the Best of Central Mass Community's Choice Awards: ...
08/16/2024

Thank you!!!! We are so excited to be nominated in 3 categories for the Best of Central Mass Community's Choice Awards: Best Veterinary Clinic, Best Pet Grooming & Best Local Event for our Dinner Auction.

Online voting opens today ➑️ https://bit.ly/4fJXucj and you can vote once a day through August 30 for your chance to win $250.

A minute a day is all it takes to raise visibility to ensure more pets get the care they need.

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111 Young Road, PO Box 136
East Brookfield, MA
01515

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