Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.

Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
Adoption Center 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136 East Brookfield, MA 01515 (508) 867-5525 (508) 867-5019 (FAX)	Pet Wellness & Education Center Spay/Neuter \| Vaccines \| Training 372 North Main Street North Brookfield, MA 01535 (508) 637-1333
Email: info@secondchanceanimals.org

PET CLINIC PROGRAMS

The Wellness and Education Center is now open!! Our adoption center will remain in East Brookfield but now we have another place to call home. The Second Chance Pet Wellness and Education Center is located at 372 North Main Street, North Brookfield, MA. This facility houses our high quality, low cost spay/neuter program and education classes and pet training!

Spay/Neuter & Vaccination Clinics
372 North Main Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 637-1333 | Directions

You may call 508-637-1333 to make an appointment. If you require services in addition to spay/neuter, please let us know when you come in for your appointment.

Second Chance's S.P.O.T. program
(Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!)

Second Chance's S.P.O.T. program is designed to assist pet owners afford the cost of spaying or neutering their pet. This program helps pets in need get spayed/neutered. It is not meant as a replacement for regular veterinary care but as a resource to help those that need financial assistance getting their pets spayed/neutered. This program also includes a voucher program for low-income residents that gives vouchers that are accepted at participating veterinarians and through the shelter. Fee schedule and S.P.O.T. Application information is below.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Fee Schedule
Service for Dogs		Service for Cats
Spay/Neuter 8-16 weeks	*	Spay/Neuter 8-16 weeks (prices below)
Neuter (1-100 lbs.)	*	Neuter (8 weeks to 5 years)	$50
Spay (1-100 lbs.)	*	Spay (8 weeks to 5 years)	$65
*Due to the variance in breeds, size, age, etc. in dogs, please fill out the application and a representative will contact you for pricing Pit Fix Program: $50 Pit Fix Info Sheet \| Pit Fix Poster		Nailtrim Pre-surgery exam Pain medication In heat, nursing, pregnant Hernia repair Tapeworm treatment Flea/ear mite treatment	$5 n/c n/c n/c $20 $10 $10
Rabies Vaccination	$12	S/N Fee Includes Rabies vac (if needed)
DA2PP (distemper) vaccination	$12	FVRCP (distemper) vaccination	$12
Heartworm/Lyme/ea/ec 4DX test - NOTE: HW/Lyme test can be done but we can not dispense any medications for either a positive or negative result. Results need to be brought to the pet owners regular vet and the vet will need to write a prescription for any medication.	$25	Leukemia Virus/FIV test/Heartworm	$25
Fecal test (medication extra) (bring fecal sample for fecal test)	$7.50	Fecal test (medication extra) (bring fecal sample for fecal test)	$7.50
Microchip (includes registration)	$20	Microchip (includes registration)	$20
Flea/Tick Treatment	$10	Flea/Tick Treatment	$10
Pit Fix Program Pit Fix Info Sheet \| Pit Fix Poster	$50	F.A.S.T. Program (for ferals) Includes s/n, rabies, distemper combo vaccin, ear tip and flea/ear mite treatment. Click here for complete information on the Feral F.A.S.T. Program and to submit a Feral F.A.S.T. Application.	$30
Click here to submit a SPOT Application!
Vaccination/Testing/Microchip Clinics are held every Wednesday from 9 AM - 10 AM Click here for pricing and details!

Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, we are able to offer special spay/neuter incentives to get pets fixed from Charlton, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, and Spencer! If you live in these four towns, please use the links below to find out more about our special low cost spay/neuter programs:
Town	Program Details	Informational Posters
Charlton East Brookfield North Brookfield Spencer	Charlton East Brookfield North Brookfield Spencer	Charlton East Brookfield North Brookfield Spencer
Share with friends/family that live in these four towns! Download the program details for ALL four towns Download the poster for ALL four towns

Telegram & Gazette: $100,000 targets strays (August 4, 2011)

Examiner.com: North Brookfield, MA animal shelter offers lowest spay & neuter prices (July 22, 2011)

Clinic Thank Yous

Attention Rescue Groups and Animal Control!

Are you a rescue group or animal control and want to get involved in our spay/neuter program? Please contact us at info@secondchanceanimals.org

Thank you to the following organizations for funding for our spay/neuter clinics!

Thank you to the following organizations for funding for our Pit Fix Program!
Animal Farm Foundation Onxy and Breezy Foundation

Transport Services now available!!

Want to utilize our spay/neuter program but can’t get here?

We have begun to coordinate with other organizations to help facilitate spay/neuter to all those that need it. Please note that there is a $10.00 per pet transport fee.

Click here for a list of pickup sites.

Training Classes
372 North Main Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 637-1333 | Directions

Training Class Schedule: TBA | Trainer Bios | Training Testimonials

Seating is limited at these classes so please call 508-637-1333 or email to reserve a seat.

Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinics

Second Chance offers Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinics. These clinics will help ensure that all pets get home safely and are protected from rabies. Cats must be in carriers. Dogs must be on leash.

Second Chance is a proud partner of the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation's Spay and Neuter is nothing to "Whisper" about campaign. Please download a flyer to post in your community!

Clinic Dates
ALL clinics are held at the
Pet Wellness Center, 372 N. Main Street, N. Brookfield, MA

Vaccine, Testing, and Microchip Clinics:
Every Wednesday from 9 AM - 10 AM

Holiday Notices:

A rabies clinic will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21st from 9 - 10 AM as scheduled. The North Brookfield Wellness Center will be closed for spay/neuter the week of Dec. 19th through the 23rd.

Rabies Vaccination: $12
Distemper Vaccination: $12
Microchip: $20
Heartworm/Lyme/ea/ec 4DX test: $25 - NOTE: HW/Lyme test can be done but we can not dispense any medications for either a positive or negative result. Results need to be brought to the pet owners regular vet and the vet will need to write a prescription for any medication.
Leukemia Virus/FIV test/Heartworm: $25
Flea treatment: $10
Fecal test: $7.50 - NOTE: Bring a fecal sample for fecal test. Medication extra.
No appointment needed for the rabies/microchip clinics!

Note: If the pet already has a rabies vaccine and this is a booster, please bring the pet's Rabies Vaccination Certificate as proof. The pet may be eligible for a three year rabies vaccine if the vaccine is given within 9-12 months from the date of the previous vaccine.

Payment Methods: We accept cash and credit/debit cards. We do not accept personal checks.

We want to help all pets get spayed/neutered, we will not turn anyone away.

To sign up for one of our clinics, please call our direct line at 508-637-1333 to schedule an appointment, submit the online S.P.O.T. Request Form, or print the S.P.O.T. Request Form and mail or fax to us at:

Second Chance Wellness Center
372 North Main Street
North Brookfield, MA 01535
Fax: (508) 637-1417

Click Here for the S.P.O.T. Brochure and S.P.O.T. Request Form in Acrobat (.pdf)

Click Here for the S.P.O.T. Request Form Only (.pdf)

S.P.O.T. Request Form
(Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!)

General Information

Name:
Address:
City, State and Zip:
Telephone with area code (day):
Telephone with area code (evening):
Cell phone with area code:
Email (REQUIRED):

Information About Your Pet(s). You may submit one form for up to 3 animals.

How many pets are you submitting on this application:

Pet #1 - Type of Pet:
Weight (for dogs only):
Age of Pet:
Pet's Name:
Breed:
Color/Markings:
Is this pet up to date on vaccinations?

Pet #2 - Type of Pet:
Weight (for dogs only):
Age of Pet:
Pet's Name:
Breed:
Color/Markings:
Is this pet up to date on vaccinations?

Pet #3 - Type of Pet:
Weight (for dogs only):
Age of Pet:
Pet's Name:
Breed:
Color/Markings:
Is this pet up to date on vaccinations?

What is your annual household income? (REQUIRED)
Why do we need this? We need total household income because we work off of grants and donations. It is important for us to have this information so that we know the income level of recipients for our records.

Have you ever used this program before?

How did you hear about this program?

Date of submission:

Feral F.A.S.T. Program
(Feline Alliance Sterilization Team)

This project was made possible through a grant from the ASPCA.

Due to the overwhelming need for help in our community and beyond for feral cats, Second Chance is embarking on a new feral program to help those in need.

What is a feral cat? A feral cat is untamed domestic cat. Feral cats are cats that are either born in the wild or were abandoned and reverted to a wild state. Stray cats are not considered feral unless you cannot touch or pick them up. Feral cats will usually run away from you when approached. Feral cats do not live in the house with human contact. Please download F.A.S.T. FAQs for additional information about feral cats.

More feral cat info:

CARETAKER'S GUIDE: An Overview of Caring for Feral Cats

Handouts: "Helping Homeless Cats," and "I am not a crazy cat lady"

16-minute video on TNR

FAQs

Article: Taking a broader view of cats

Article: Identifying feral cats versus terrified pet cats

Article: Keeping feral cats healthy

Article: Taming feral kittens

Article: Prowling the divide

Be Part of the Solution - Support the F.A.S.T. Program

We want to help feral cats live out a healthy life. Unfortunately, these cats were either born in the wild or were abandoned and reverted back to a wild state. They are not adoptable as house cats. Since these cats have adapted to life outdoors, the best we can do for them is provide vaccinations to keep them healthy and spay/neuter services so that their population is kept under control.

You can help in several ways:

Adopt a Trap: Feral cat traps are expensive and the shelter needs several traps to keep up with the need to loan these traps out to catch the feral cats and bring to the program. You can help by making a donation of $75.00. The trap will be marked with your “adoption”. If you would like to donate a trap, please donate below and if you would like the adoption noted, please note it in the “notes “ section of the paypal submission (or with the check if you are mailing in the donation). Adoption Example “This trap was adopted in memory of Scooter“.

Volunteer: Help by volunteering at the shelter for the feral program. Volunteers are always needed during these programs to do paperwork, clean out the traps while the cat is in surgery, and/or to assist with various other duties during the clinic. If you would like to help, please send us an email to get involved.
Donate: It costs the shelter approximately $100. per cat for services through this program. You can help by donating to the program. To do so, you can use the paypal button above or by sending a check to: Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc., 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.

Save a feral: If you are feeding a feral cat, please get them spayed/neutered. By using this program, you are helping to end pet overpopulation and are helping to make the life of that feral healthier.

Feral cat adoption: While the shelter does not routinely adopt out feral cats, we do help to rehome feral cats that have lost their existing home. If you have a barn or can provide other suitable housing and feeding for a feral cat, please contact the shelter.

Farms: Are you a farm? Please email us if you are a farm. Our definition of a farm is someone who is actively utilizing their property for the sale of produce or has farm animals and includes at least one barn or related structure. We do have programs for feral cats specific to the farming community. These farm programs are free or at reduced costs. Please email or call us for details.

How to Sign Up:

Need a feral or barn cat spayed/neutered? Please fill out the online request information form below. You MUST also fill out a F.A.S.T. Caretaker Release Form and bring it with you to your scheduled clinic.

Feral F.A.S.T. Request Form
(Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!)

General Information

Name:
Address:
City, State and Zip:
Telephone with area code (day):
Telephone with area code (evening):
Cell phone with area code:
Email (REQUIRED):

# of Feral Cats in need of services:

If you know whether they are male/female, please indicate here:

Are you the caregiver for these cats (feed/provide housing):

What is your annual household income? (REQUIRED)
Why do we need this? We need total household income because we work off of grants and donations. It is important for us to have this information so that we know the income level of recipients for our records.

Are you a working farm?
If so, please provide us with farm name. Please note that we do provide some services to active designated farms free of charge if you fit into this category.

Date of submission:

Other Area Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs

The following low cost spay/neuter and/or vaccination programs are available for cats and dogs. Please contact the appropriate organization for more information, pricing, and participating veterinarians:

1. Worcester Animal Rescue League, 508-853-0030 (Worcester, MA)
2. MRFRS Catmobile 978-465-1940 or catmobile@mrfrs.org (Northeast MA and Southern, NH)
3. PETCO, 508-721-2241 (Auburn, MA)
4. SpayUSA, 800-248-SPAY (National)
5. MSPCA SNAP 617-522-7400 (Boston, MA)
6. Friends of Animals, 800-321-7387 (National)
7. Alliance for Animals, 617-268-7800, (Boston, MA)
8. Concerned Citizens for Animals, (413) 565-5383 (Springfield, MA)
9. Quick Fix, Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare, 978-779-8287 (Bolton, MA)
10. STOP, Mobile Spay Unit, (617) 571-7151 (South Boston, MA)

The proceeds from the sale of these special license plates are granted to organizations in MA to spay and neuter cats and dogs. Order one in your local RMV branch or online at www.state.ma.us/rmv/ and click on Order Special Plates in the Online Transactions List.

Thank you to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition license plate fund for the grant to help further our spay/neuter programs!