Nov 8This weekend we acknowledge Canine Lymphoma Awareness, and we wanted to take a moment to share a few reminders about keeping your pups healthy.While we aren’t a veterinary resource, we always encourage you to reach out to your veterinarian with any questions or concerns. You may remember our sweet friend, Norm. He was an incredible pup who spent his days at our center making volunteers and staff laugh and smile (and occasionally share a good-natured groan with his signature hound-dog howling!). While waiting for his forever home, Norm’s lymphoma was discovered during a routine veterinary check-in. He was welcomed into a loving fospice home, where he spent his remaining time comfortable and surrounded by care. Norm’s story is a reminder of the importance of regular veterinary visits and staying attentive to changes in your pet’s health. Early detection can make a difference. We are forever grateful to our veterinary partners, Norm’s fospice family, and the volunteers and staff who made sure he knew just how loved he was.Get involved
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Nov 8This weekend we acknowledge Canine Lymphoma Awareness, and we wanted to take a moment to share a few reminders about keeping your pups healthy.While we aren’t a veterinary resource, we always encourage you to reach out to your veterinarian with any questions or concerns. You may remember our sweet friend, Norm. He was an incredible pup who spent his days at our center making volunteers and staff laugh and smile (and occasionally share a good-natured groan with his signature hound-dog howling!). While waiting for his forever home, Norm’s lymphoma was discovered during a routine veterinary check-in. He was welcomed into a loving fospice home, where he spent his remaining time comfortable and surrounded by care. Norm’s story is a reminder of the importance of regular veterinary visits and staying attentive to changes in your pet’s health. Early detection can make a difference. We are forever grateful to our veterinary partners, Norm’s fospice family, and the volunteers and staff who made sure he knew just how loved he was.
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Local Adoption ProgramThrough our local adoption program, Second Chance has saved thousands of local cats and dogs and our impact continues to grow.
- Dog Transport Program
Our Dog Transport Program, established in 2017, allows us to save more local dogs by transporting them to partner rescues in other states that have space, resources and demand for adoption.
- Spay/Neuter Outreach Program
Through our Spay/Neuter Community Outreach Program, we disrupt the heartbreaking cycle of animal overpopulation by providing access to low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter care.
- Heartworm Treatment Program
Second Chance is committed to rescuing dogs regardless of heartworm status and administers treatment as needed to return infected dogs to good health despite the considerable cost.
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About
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue in Wake County, NC. Since our founding in 1987, we’ve saved over 20,000 animals in the counties around Raleigh-Durham NC and, in so doing, have made an immeasurable positive impact in our community. Together with our volunteers, donors, foster caregivers and adopters, we create second chances – and bright futures – for animals in need.
Since 1987, Second Chance Pet Adoptions has worked tirelessly to provide local homeless cats and dogs a second chance for life in a loving, happy home. We’ve made quite an impact in that time!
Our mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are healthy or treatable in the quest to find their forever homes & engage with our community to promote responsible pet ownership – ultimately reducing future generations of homeless animals.
Click a thumbnail below to view or download our annual impact statements.