Second Chance Animal Services

06/23/2025

A big thank you to Saint-Gobain volunteers who not only picked up and bagged pet food, but also delivered it to our doorstep ready to go! This generous effort comes at a critical time as we work to expand our pet food pantry through our capital campaign. The food will be rushed to partner pantries where it’s needed most, helping keep pets with the families who love them.

Learn more about our pet food pantry expansion plan, visit: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/feed-more-pets/

06/23/2025

🔥 As the temperature climbs, the danger of heat-related illnesses increases—not only for humans but also for our cherished pets. Unlike humans, pets cannot cool off by sweating; they can only sweat through their foot pads, relying mainly on panting to release excess heat. This makes them especially susceptible to heatstroke and other heat-related problems.

As the temperature climbs, the danger of heat-related illnesses increases—not only for humans but also for our cherished pets. Unlike humans, pets cannot cool off by sweating; they can only […]

06/22/2025

👋👋Did you share a photo of your pet sleeping with us? This one's for YOU!
PS Another video is still to come...so stay tuned for more adorable photos!

06/22/2025

🙏Yes, this cat is saying thank you!! We always knew we had the BEST friends...but your response to our rescue this week of 52 cats (from one home!) has left us really speechless.
We're so grateful for your financial support and for your sharing the story far and wide. It means the world to our pets...and to us.
Thank you! 🙏

If you missed the story on Boston 25 News news on Friday, please see it here: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/

06/21/2025

We love meeting all the pets and their families at our community vaccine clinics! Thank you to PeoplesBank for hosting our Holyoke vaccine clinic last week!

If you missed out, we'll be back at PeoplesBank (1866 Northampton Street, Holyoke) on Friday, July 25th from 9am to 1pm. Advanced registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED as walk-in registration will be limited based on availability. Open to pets of ALL TOWNS!

REGISTER: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/scasconnect-springfield/

Once again, we'll be offering FREE distemper/parvo combo vaccines, $10 rabies vaccines and $5 microchips.

Special thanks to Petco Love, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Holyoke Board of Health for your support and assistance in making this year's Holyoke Community Vaccine Clinic series possible.

06/21/2025

Have you nominated today? You can enter every day through June 30th for a chance to win $250 and help pet owners and pet lovers find us. 😀

The 2025 Best of Central Mass Community’s Choice Awards are underway! We're asking for your support for Second Chance.
➡️ Second Chance Animal Services – Best Veterinary Clinic
➡️ Second Chance Animal Service – Best Pet
Grooming Company
➡️ Second Chance Gala – Best Local Event

Vote here: https://telegram.gannettcontests.com/2025-Best-of-Central-Mass-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery/

Thank you for supporting pets in need!

06/21/2025

Saturday Plans? Come See Us!

🛍Klem's Pet Expo (10am–2pm)
Stop by the Second Chance booth for fun merch that helps pets in need!
🐾 Mobile Adoptions (12pm–2pm) – Meet adoptable pets looking for love.

🐱 Satellite Adoption Hours – Featuring sweet cats from our recent 52-cat rescue!
📍 Northborough PetSmart: 10am–1pm
📍 Framingham PetSmart: 2pm–5pm

🏠 Adoption Center (10am–4pm)
111 Young Road, East Brookfield – Stop in to find your new best friend!

💻 Browse all adoptable pets and check the latest availability anytime on our website: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adopt/

06/20/2025

‼️ We always knew she was special....and now she's a superstar! ‼️
Our dear Roxie is in this week's People Magazine, along with her best friend, volunteer Mike. Way to go, old friend! We're very, very proud of you!

06/20/2025

🐕 It's National Take Your Dog to Work Day.
Sid definitely approves. 😀

06/20/2025

Shout out to a creative group of Wilbraham 5th graders who not only collected all these supplies, but created adorable cage signs to help promote our shelters pets. AMAZING!

06/19/2025

Wanna hear a secret? Dog grooming is coming to our Springfield location next week! 🐩 If your pup wants to be one of our first official grooming pups, schedule an appointment online https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/scasconnect-springfield/ or call 📞 413-739-2343 Mon – Fri: 7AM – 5PM.

To see the services offered, visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/grooming/.

06/19/2025

🐈🐈‍⬛ UPDATE on one of our biggest rescues to date!
52 cats & kittens are now on their way to new lives🐈‍⬛

Many of them are already up for adoption on our website (they all have ocean-themed names!).

This rescue will likely cost us upwards of $18,000. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! You may donate here: https://givebutter.com/52cats