This is temporary replacement for our walk-in vaccine clinic to comply with current social distancing restrictions (This does not affect our regular veterinary appointment procedures.) Here’s what you need to […]
Second Chance Animal Services takes the health and safety of staff, volunteers, hospital clients and adopters seriously, especially at this unprecedented time. Our staff now wear masks and are washing […]
We know many pet owners are anxious to have their pet fixed and we have been working on plans to restore this important program safely. Our low cost spay neuter […]
Special guest blog post by Mike, Second Chance Volunteer If you know me, you know I have a few passions, I love music, vegan food and most of all I […]
Here’s a chance to get a signed copy of Walking Off Leash mailed to your home. Sheryl & Joe were planning to host their first book signing at Second Chance’s […]
Second Chance is weathering the COVID-19 crisis and remains committed to the pets in our community. We urgently need your help! Our hospitals remain open for emergency, urgent and chronic […]
Last weekend, looking for a way to help, Dr. Park found a a pattern online to make cloth masks that we could use at Second Chance. We shared the pattern […]
We know there have been many updates so here’s the status of our programs: VETERINARY HOSPITALS: ? Hospital Appointments – As an essential service, all hospitals are committed to […]
In our continuing effort to keep our staff healthy to continue to serve your pets during these uncertain times, we have made the decision to restrict client access to our […]
A reminder from Second Chance to make sure your pet is prepared too. Ensure you have enough food, litter, medication and additional supplies. Decide who can care for your pet […]
There is currently no evidence that domestic animals can develop disease from the COVID-19 virus or, if infected, transmit it to other animals or people. Nonetheless, we would like to […]
by: Mike Masciadrelli SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 100 people brought their dogs to the Second Chance Community Vet Hospital in Springfield Saturday to get their dogs protected from […]
Order your cookies today! A local baker is creating these cookies just for Second Chance to help pets in need. You get 6 hand-designed cookies for $20 and 100% of […]
by: Monica Ricci NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Some homeless pets who were in the path of Hurricane Dorian are now safe in Massachusetts. Staff from Second Chance Animal Services […]
by: Taylor Knight SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Parvovirus is a very contagious disease, that attacks a dog’s intestinal system. “They can get very sick very fast,” said Dr. Jennifer Johnson […]
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. WesternMassNews.com The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It may not feel like spring just yet, but our Spring Vaccine & Microchip Clinics are underway. Visit the Event Page for a complete list of upcoming clinics where you can […]
LUDLOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A program pairing inmates with dogs up for adoption is proving to be a real success. It’s a partnership between Second Chance Animal Services and State […]
Watch the story here 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 […]
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 […]
At the Second Chance Adoption Center in East Brookfield, you’ll meet some amazing pets just waiting for their second chance. When you adopt from our shelter, not only do you […]
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Throw a Party for Pets! Kids are never too young to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. Throwing a “Party for Pets” is a great opportunity to […]
Animal care non-profit moves into new Springfield location SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Western Massachusetts animal lovers are apparently paying more attention to the health of their pets than ever before. […]
Second Chance Helps to Reunite Dog and Owner Separated by Hurricane Maria Daya Just One of 18 Pets Making a New Home in Massachusetts NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA (April 17, 2018) […]
A healthy pet is a happy pet! Second Chance has 3 Community Veterinary Hospitals to help you keep your pet healthy. These full service hospitals offer everything from annual physicals […]
By Shari Rudolph Second Chance Animal Services, in East Brookfield, MA, is a nationally recognized organization that provides innovative programs and services to help animals. Second Chance Animal Shelter has been […]