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 64,000+ 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 64,000 pets each year.

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

Our First Vaccine Clinic at 600 Park Avenue!

We’re excited to bring Second Chance to 600 Park Avenue for the first time! On Saturday, October 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM, our Community Mobile Vaccine Clinic will […]

Bark to the Future Online Auction

The Bark to the Future online auction is here, with plenty of great items to browse and bid on while helping pets in need! Whether you’re getting a head start […]

Affordable Spay & Neuter Help for Senior Cat Owners

Are you a senior cat owner who has been putting off spaying or neutering because of the cost? Second Chance Animal Services has limited-time grant funding available to help senior […]

Big News Worcester!

We have some pretty exciting news to share: Second Chance has officially acquired a new property at 600 Park Avenue in Worcester which will be the future home of our […]

Our First Vaccine Clinic at 600 Park Avenue!

We’re excited to bring Second Chance to 600 Park Avenue for the first time! On Saturday, October 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM, our Community Mobile Vaccine Clinic will […]

Bark to the Future Online Auction

The Bark to the Future online auction is here, with plenty of great items to browse and bid on while helping pets in need! Whether you’re getting a head start […]

Affordable Spay & Neuter Help for Senior Cat Owners

Are you a senior cat owner who has been putting off spaying or neutering because of the cost? Second Chance Animal Services has limited-time grant funding available to help senior […]

Our First Vaccine Clinic at 600 Park Avenue!

We’re excited to bring Second Chance to 600 Park Avenue for the first time! On Saturday, October 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM, our Community Mobile Vaccine Clinic will […]

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Help Us Build Something Amazing!

A bigger, better veterinary hospital means more care for more pets to keep them in the homes with the families who love them. Please help us make it happen!

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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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