Come Celebrate 20 Years of Helping Pets in Need
October 5
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Starting at 4 PM
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We are very honored that Tito’s Vodka is sponsoring this event and their signature drinks are included! This is very exciting and even if you don’t drink vodka, it is an honor to have a national company recognize this event as a huge milestone.|
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Parvo Alert
We encourage all pet owners to make sure your dog’s DA2PP vaccine (distemper/parvovirus combo vaccine) is up-to-date after we learned of two confirmed cases of Parvovirus in Springfield.
The DA2PP vaccine protects against several common diseases of dogs including the deadly parvovirus. Parvovirus is widespread in the environment and easy to contract. All dogs are susceptible to this disease, especially the young, unvaccinated or undervaccinated dogs or dogs with poor vaccination history or lapsed vaccines. This deadly virus has claimed the life of one of the puppies that contracted Parvo.
Second Chance is hosting a special vaccine clinic this Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to noon at our Springfield Community Veterinary Hospital, 67 Mulberry Street. Rabies and DA2PP vaccines will be offered for $5 each thanks to a grant from Petsmart Charities. The vaccine clinic will be first come, first serve and open to all. Pet owners are reminded to bring along any prior vaccination history not on file at the hospital. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.
The DA2PP is initially a series of shots given 3-4 weeks apart. If your pet has never had the series or is overdue for the booster, you should make plans to get your pet vaccinated. Both the DA2PP and rabies vaccinations are also available at our weekly walk-in clinics too! Regular $12 pricing applies. Weekly Walk-In Vaccine Clinic
Please pass along this alert to fellow pet owners in the area so we can help stop the spread of this deadly disease.
Go behind the scene of Second Chance’s Worcester Hospital
WPI MBA students sat down with Worcester Hospital Director Danielle Zielinski to learn about Second Chance.
Need to make an appointment for your pet? Call our Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital at 774-243-1234.
Donate today to help pets in need
Congratulations Dr. Park!
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Park who was voted Best Veterinarian in Worcester Magazine‘s Best of Worcester 2019! We are so proud of all the work Dr. Park and all our veterinarians do. Everyday they change lives!
Dr. Park joined Second Chance in 2015 as our Medical Director. Her specialties include dentistry, population control, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and geriatric medicine. Dr. Park is certified in veterinary acupuncture and also has a certificate in aquatic pathobiology. She’s pictured here with her dog Miles.
Dr. Park sees patients at our Worcester and North Brookfield Hospitals. If you are looking for a vet for your pet, give us a call today. Veterinary Hospitals
50,000 Spay/Neuter Surgeries!
The spay/neuter program reached a major milestone May 17th when Second Chance surgeon Kristen Cormier (pictured with Izzy) performed Second Chance’s 50,000th spay/neuter surgery. Second Chance staff is specially trained in cutting edge surgical techniques for spay/neuter. The program has been helping to control overpopulation and pet homelessness in Massachusetts since 2004. We are grateful for the continued support for this program that provides a low cost alternative to pet owners. Lucky patients will be going home with a special toy to mark the occasion.
If you need to get your pet spayed or neutered, check out our spay/neuter program here.
Help Second Chance Win the Grand Prize in Seresto’s Circle of Love Social Grant Contest
We need your support in Seresto’s Circle of Love grant contest over on Adopt-a-Pet.com‘s social media channels! We are one of two finalists and you can help decide if we get the biggest prize! Please, please. please show your love for Second Chance!! 
Instagram: Vote IN STORY https://www.instagram.com/adoptapetcom/
Your support can help us care for more pets in need. Thank you!!
See just some of the work we do featured in our 20th Annual Dinner Auction video.
Thank you to Cornerstone Bank, Wendy Johnson Realtor Re/Max Professional Assoc, Arctic Fox Hair Color and all our sponsors, item donors and everyone who attended! Your support is changing the lives of pets in need!
Springfield Hospital Having Problems With Constant Vandalism
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A local animal hospital is having problems with constant vandalism.
Second Chance Veterinary Hospital has been vandalized multiple times since moving into their Springfield location in May.
Their fence was ruined again last Saturday, the 4th time it’s happened. A window was also shot out with a BB gun.
This is not only a nuisance for the non-profit animal hospital, but it’s also affecting their budget as well.
“We rely heavily on donations and what not so whenever something gets vandalized, it takes away from funds that are allocated for pets in need,” said Julie Sullivan, Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital director.
The animal hospital has installed signs and security cameras. But so far, the cameras have not prevented property damage.