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Onsite, we also house our Community Animal Hospital, offering a broad range of high-quality, low-cost treatment options for all pet owners.
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Our facility in Craigieburn is home to our lifesaving animal shelter, where, to-date, we have rescued, rehabilitated, and ethically rehomed over 12,000 animals and assisted countless pet owners to keep their beloved pets during times of hardship via our Community Outreach Programs. Those who have ever formed a loving connection with a companion animal will know the strength of this precious and unique relationship and why it should be championed. We are dedicated to providing our community with accessible resources and support, high standards of care, and compassion in order to keep pets and their people together where they belong. Over the past decade, we have embarked on a journey to evaluate the needs of animals (and their owners) in our community, to identify barriers and find innovative ways to deal with the grass root problems that see companion animals being abandoned. We aim to strengthen the human-animal bond and confront animal abandonment at its root causes. Through innovative programs, accessible services, community education and public advocacy, we have become a community resource hub for pet owners and an unwavering champion for animals who need us most. Our focus is to keep community pets with the families that love them by offering preventative pet retention programs, which work to avoid pets from needing assistance in the first place.

02/11/2026

💚🐾 Thank you for Doubling Your Impact for the animals of SCAR! 🐾💚

We are over the moon to announce that our fundraiser with .com.au has reached our $6,000 goal – with just under 3 days to go!! We cannot believe it!

EthicalJobs.com.au has generously matched every donation made to SCAR since last Thursday, which means that we’ve now raised over $12,000 for SCAR! How incredible is that?! But none of this could have been possible without YOU! 🌟

To everyone who's commented on or shared our campaign and every person who's donated so far - we cannot thank you enough! Every dollar will go towards our lifesaving outreach programs to help those in our community who need us most to keep their pets by their side! 💚

Even though we’ve hit our Doubled Target, you can still make a difference by donating to our fundraiser until 12pm on Thursday 5th November! Thank you again for digging deep for this truly vital cause and ensuring that every dog and cat knows the comfort of a home with a family who loves them!

Donate today👉 https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-scar26-matched-donations

SHELTER. Vet Care. Outreach. Love

Thanks to EthicalJobs.com.au for all their support! 💚

01/11/2026

💙 HAPPY HOME UPDATE - HENRY 🐾

One year on, and Mr Hen is absolutely thriving in his forever home! 🥹

His family tells us they couldn’t imagine life without their beautiful boy, and it’s easy to see why! Henry is the sweetest dog who loves absolutely everyone and everything. 💕

He’s been busy smashing his training, attending the German Shepherd Club every Saturday and working his way through the levels. He’s now in Level 2 and about to be promoted to Level 3! 🎓🐕 What a clever boy!

When he’s not showing off his skills, you’ll find Henry enjoying his favourite things: trips to the beach and playing with just about any ball he can get his paws on! 🎾🌊

We couldn’t be happier knowing this gorgeous boy is so loved and getting to enjoy all the adventures, training and cuddles he deserves.

Happy first gotcha anniversary Henry! Here’s to many more years of beach trips, ball games and making your family smile. 🏡💙

🐾 Thinking about adopting? Your next best friend could be waiting for you at SCAR!

🐶 Meet our dogs looking for their forever homes: https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/adopt-a-pet/adopt-a-dog/

01/11/2026

🐾 BORN IN THE POUND. NOW THEY HAVE THEIR SECOND CHANCE. ❤️

These little puppies were born in the pound, and their start in life was far from straightforward.

Every puppy deserves to grow up feeling safe, warm and loved. And while we can't change how these little ones started their lives, we can do everything in our power to change how their story unfolds. ❤️

But rescues like this take resources. Food, veterinary care, shelter and the hands-on care that every vulnerable animal needs.

🐾 HELP US SAVE MORE LIVES LIKE THEIRS!

This weekend, every donation will be DOUBLED by our generous partners at .com.au, meaning your gift can go twice as far in helping animals who desperately need us.

Your support helps us keep showing up for the animals with nowhere else to turn.

❤️ Donate today and double your impact:
https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-scar26-matched-donations

Because every little life matters. And every one deserves a second chance. 🐶❤️

01/11/2026

November at SCAR’s Comfy Cat BNB! 🐱

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time for a little getaway… for you and your feline friend! ☀️ Book your kitty a relaxing retreat at Second Chance Animal Rescue’s Comfy Cat BNB, where every cat feels at home!

Our spacious, walk-in suites are cool, cosy and purrfectly designed for naps, playtime, and all the stretching a cat could dream of. Whether your cat is social, shy, or a bit of a diva, our dedicated team will make sure they feel safe, settled and loved.

And the best part? Your booking helps SCAR continue rescuing and rehoming animals in need, so while your cat enjoys a well-earned break, you’re giving others their second chance. 🧡

Join our event below to see our availability through November and be kept up to date on any info, announcements, or specials as they arise! We can’t wait to welcome your cats to the Comfy Cat BNB, soon! 👋

ℹ️ SCAR’s Comfy Cat BNB | November 2026
🖥️ More Info 👉🏻 bit.ly/SCAR_ComfyCatBNB
☎️ (03) 7002 6649
📧 [email protected]

31/10/2026

Chandler Cat Litter = something to shout about! 📣

For kitties like this cutie, it’s the little things that make a BIG difference. And having a cosy bed, a tasty meal, a clean litter tray, and a safe place to relax can help our shelter cats feel comfortable and secure while they wait for their loving homes. 🧡

That’s why we’re incredibly thankful to Chandler Cat Litter for their ongoing support of the work we do here at SCAR and their generous donations of quality litter!

Their kindness helps us provide for every cat in our care, while also allowing us to direct more of our precious resources towards things like veterinary care, food, enrichment and, of course, helping our kitties find loving families. 🥰

Every bag of litter helps us give them the best possible chance at the happy ending they deserve. So, from one very satisfied kitty and all of us at SCAR… thank you, Chandler Cat Litter! 🙏🐾

SHELTER. Vet Care. Outreach. Love.
www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au

30/10/2026

Recently, SCAR was contacted by a local hospital seeking urgent help for a woman who was seriously unwell.

At home was Roxy, her much-loved senior dog, with no one to care for her while her mum received the help she needed.

The hospital had called around everywhere they could think of, desperately searching for help. No one could take Roxy in - until they found SCAR. ❤️

Through our Safe House for Pets program, we were able to give Roxy somewhere safe to stay.

With her mum in and out of hospital and an uncertain future ahead for them both, Roxy finally has somewhere safe while her mum focuses on getting better.

This is why our Safe House for Pets program matters. When people face medical emergencies, family violence, homelessness or other crises, they shouldn't have to worry about what will happen to the pet they love.

🐾 HELP US KEEP SHOWING UP FOR THE ROXYS OF THE WORLD!

Until 5 November, all donations will be DOUBLED by our generous partners at EthicalJobs.com.au! Your support helps us say yes when people and their pets have nowhere else to turn.

❤️ Donate today and double your impact:
https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-scar26-matched-donations

Because keeping people and pets together can change lives. ❤️🐾

30/10/2026

❤️ MISSY UPDATE: YOU HELPED GIVE HER A SECOND CHANCE. ❤️

We have some great news to share.

Because of our incredible SCAR village, we have now raised enough to cover Missy's emergency surgery AND the additional follow-up procedure she needed just a few days later.

When we first shared Missy's story, she was fighting for her life. Her surgical wound had badly broken down, her condition was critical, and her devoted mum, Gail, was facing the heartbreaking possibility of losing her girl.

But you showed up. And what a difference you have made.

Missy is now recovering and having regular veterinary checks with our team so we can closely monitor her progress and make sure she is getting everything she needs along the way.

There is still a road ahead for this beautiful senior girl, but thanks to your generosity, she has had access to the treatment she desperately needed.

Her owner, Gail, has asked us to pass on a message to everyone who donated:

“I couldn't have done this without you all. You just don't know what this means to Missy and I.”

To every person who donated, shared Missy's appeal or sent words of encouragement, thank you.

You didn't just help pay for surgery. You helped a woman who has already experienced so much heartbreak keep her best friend by her side.

This is what our SCAR village is all about. ❤️

Thank you for being part of Missy's second chance.

www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au

30/10/2026

Donate today via this link: https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-scar26-matched-donations

30/10/2026

🐾 TWO LITTLE LEGENDS, TWO FOREVER HOMES NEEDED! 🐾

Meet Mojojojo and her sister Bubbles! 💛

These two pups have had a rather unusual start to life. Born and raised in a pound, they missed out on many of the everyday experiences that help puppies learn about the big, wide world.

Thankfully, their next chapter is looking a whole lot brighter!

Both Mojojojo and Bubbles are clever, confident little characters with playful personalities, busy brains and plenty of puppy mischief up their sleeves!

These Staffy x Border Collie sisters are full of enthusiasm and ready to take on the world. They're looking for their own loving families who will embrace all the fun, chaos and commitment that comes with raising a puppy, including ongoing positive socialisation, training and enrichment.

Mojojojo is looking for her people. Bubbles is looking for hers. Could one of these gorgeous girls be your next best friend?

Click here to find out more about Mojojojo: bit.ly/4iLB3H8
Click here to find out more about Bubbles: bit.ly/4eHA6x9

Two very special puppies, two second chances and two forever homes waiting to be found. ❤️

www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au

Address

23 Grasslands Avenue
Craigieburn, VIC
3064

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 3:30pm
Thursday	10am - 3:30pm
Friday	10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61393570834

Website

http://www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/

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