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.

Meet our PAWTRIOTS Draft Prospects for Saturday’s Dog Adoption Event at Gillette Stadium

Five lucky Second Chance pups will be heading to Gillette tomorrow, hoping to be drafted into a loving family. Could it be yours? Click HERE to learn more about these […]

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics Coming to a Town Near You

Busy Schedules Shouldn’t Get in the Way of Lifesaving Care

Busy schedule? We get it. But pet vaccines are lifesaving, and staying on track matters, for your pet and for the broader community. To help make that easier, Second Chance […]

Leaves of Love

Recognize a Loved One or Special Pet at Second Chance Second Chance Animal Services helps more than 64,000 pets each year through adoption, veterinary care, spay and neuter services, training, […]

Meet our PAWTRIOTS Draft Prospects for Saturday’s Dog Adoption Event at Gillette Stadium

Five lucky Second Chance pups will be heading to Gillette tomorrow, hoping to be drafted into a loving family. Could it be yours? Click HERE to learn more about these […]

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics Coming to a Town Near You

Busy Schedules Shouldn’t Get in the Way of Lifesaving Care

Busy schedule? We get it. But pet vaccines are lifesaving, and staying on track matters, for your pet and for the broader community. To help make that easier, Second Chance […]

Meet our PAWTRIOTS Draft Prospects for Saturday’s Dog Adoption Event at Gillette Stadium

Five lucky Second Chance pups will be heading to Gillette tomorrow, hoping to be drafted into a loving family. Could it be yours? Click HERE to learn more about these […]

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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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