Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 867-5525 * (508) 867-5019 (FAX) * Email
PET CLINIC PROGRAMS

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.

Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinics
Dates: All Tuesdays: May 6; June 3, 17; July 15, 29
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Rabies Vaccination: $10
Microchip: $20

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.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs

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 $50 Spay/Neuter 8-16 weeks (prices below)
Neuter (1-100 lbs.) $65 Neuter (8 weeks to 5 years) $50
Spay (1-100 lbs.) $90 Spay (8 weeks to 5 years) $65
S/N Fee Includes Rabies vac (if needed) S/N Fee Includes Rabies vac (if needed)
DA2PP (distemper) vaccination $10 FVRCP (distemper) vaccination $10
Heartworm/Lyme 3DX test $25 Leukemia Virus/FIV test $25
Fecal test (medication extra) $6.50 Fecal test (medication extra) $6.50
Microchip (includes registration) $20 Microchip (includes registration) $20
Flea/Tick Treatment $10 Flea/Tick Treatment $10
Heartguard heartworm preventive $10

To sign up for one of our clinics, please submit the online S.P.O.T. Application, or print the application and mail or fax to us at:

Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc.
P.O. Box 136, 111 Young Road
East Brookfield, MA 01515
Fax: (508) 867-5019

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

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

S.P.O.T. Application
(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

Type of Pet:
Age of Pet:
Pet's Name:
Breed:
Color/Markings:

How did you get this pet?
How did you hear about us?
Who is your current veterinarian?
Is your pet up to date on vaccinations?
What is your annual household income?

In addition to spay/neuter, I would also like (select all that apply):
Note: These options can be changed at the time of spay/neuter.

Rabies Vaccination
Distemper Vaccination
Heartworm/Lyme 3DX test (dogs only)
Leukemia Virus/FIV test (cats only)
Fecal test
Microchip
Flea/Tick treatment
Heartworm Prevention (dogs only)

Have you ever used this program before?

Date of submission:


Other Area Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs

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

1. People for Animals League, 508-248-7342 (Charlton, MA)
2. PETCO, 508-721-2241 (Auburn, MA)
3. SpayUSA, 800-248-SPAY (National)
4. MSPCA SNAP 617-522-7400 (Boston, MA), 413-736-2992 (Springfield, MA)
5. Friends of Animals, 800-321-7387 (National)
6. Alliance for Animals, 617-268-7800, (Boston, MA)
7. Concerned Citizens for Animals, (413) 565-5383 (Springfield, MA)
8. Quick Fix, Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare, 978-779-8287 (Bolton, MA)
9. 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!

Feral Spay Sunday

Click Here to see pictures from a previous clinic!



Feral Spay Sunday is a project of the Dakin Animal Shelter, in collaboration with the Second Chance Animal Shelter, the Homeless Cat Project, the Greenfield Area Animal Shelter, and local veterinarians. This is a FREE spay/neuter/release program for feral (wild cats, not house pets) and barn cats, however, donations are greatly appreciated. Traps are available to borrow.

We provide to all cats at the clinics:

  • Free Spay or Neuter Surgery
  • Free Rabies and Distemper Shots
  • Free Treatment of Fleas and Earmites
  • Free Eartipping to Mark "Graduates"

You must provide: A safe place for the cats to continue to live. All cats in this program must return to their original location to live. No follow-up care is required after surgery.

Feral Spay Sunday Frequently Asked Questions

Spayed/Neutered cats do not fight, spray urine, or breed - but they will still control rodents!

Call Second Chance at (508) 867-5525 or email to register for Feral Spay Sunday.

The next Feral Spay Sunday clinics at Second Chance are scheduled for:

May 18, 2008 - Reservations are Required