Helping Pets Live Better Lives

Second Chance is a very different animal welfare organization, and one of New England’s largest. Each year, we make a difference in the lives of 56,000+ pets through programs that keep pets out of shelters…and with the people they love.

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More Than Just A Shelter!

Second Chance is a very different animal organization that provides programs to help in every way possible to make lives better for pets. We make a difference in the lives of over 56,000 pets each year.

Everyone deserves the love of a pet and every pet deserves love.

Double Your Impact for Pets

Your gift will help 2X as many pet to find or stay in their home with the people they love! Help 2x as many pets with your year end gift […]

Twelve Stories of Hope and Healing in 2025

More Than 59,000 Pets Already Helped in 2025

With one month still to go, we are humbled to share that Second Chance has already helped more than 59,000 pets this year. This milestone surpasses last year’s record of […]

You can help 2X with a Giving Tuesday Gift

Would you skip your cup of coffee if it could help provide a pet with life-saving surgery or assist a neighbor who can’t afford cat food? Our friends at Tito’s […]

Double Your Impact for Pets

Your gift will help 2X as many pet to find or stay in their home with the people they love! Help 2x as many pets with your year end gift […]

Twelve Stories of Hope and Healing in 2025

More Than 59,000 Pets Already Helped in 2025

With one month still to go, we are humbled to share that Second Chance has already helped more than 59,000 pets this year. This milestone surpasses last year’s record of […]

Double Your Impact for Pets

Your gift will help 2X as many pet to find or stay in their home with the people they love! Help 2x as many pets with your year end gift […]

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Holiday Hours:
New Year’s Eve
Adoption Center: Open until 12 noon | Hospitals: Open until 1 pm
New Year’s Day: Closed

We wish everyone a safe and happy 2026!

Featured Pets

ADOPTABLE DOGS

ADOPTABLE CATS

ADOPTABLE RABBITS

ADOPTABLE SMALL PETS

Our caring staff provides the best care & treatment

Second Chance Animal Services operates high quality veterinary hospitals in Southbridge, Springfield, Worcester and North Brookfield. Our hospitals are open to everyone and offer subsidized rates for qualified households as part of our Community Healthy Pet Initiative.

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