Cruise for Critters POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH Due to the impending tropical storm, tomorrow’s Cruise for Critters at Westview Farms Creamery has been postponed to the rain date – […]
This handsome young pup is a perfect example of why we do what we do. When he wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t hold down any food, his family rushed him […]
This September, we are hitting the road with special low-cost pet vaccine clinics to help keep pets healthy. We are excited to announce a series of four community vaccine clinics […]
It takes a lot of hearts to help 44,000 pets a year! If you believe that every pet deserves a ‘second chance,’ we invite you to explore a career at […]
It may be hot outside, but the latest edition of Mutt Matters and Cat Chatters is filled with heartwarming stories that will warm your heart even more. CLICK BELOW TO […]
Gary Rome Hyundai and Second Chance are hosting a pet vaccine clinic featuring FREE Distemper Vaccinations and $10 Rabies Vaccinations for Cats & Dogs Friday, August 18th – 9am to […]
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Second Chance Animal Services Community Veterinary […]
Second Chance Annual Appeal We are asking for your support for the Second Chance Animal Services Annual Appeal. The generosity of our community of supporters has played a crucial role […]
The long road home, the lessons learned and the love left behind… Nellie’s Second Chance When I first met Nellie (the shelter staff and volunteers knew her as Socks, as […]
No one should have to sacrifice the security and love provided by their pets due to domestic violence We are very excited to announce the launch of Project Keep Me, […]
Saturday, June 17th, 2023 Fitchburg Central Fire Headquarters 33 North Street 9am-12noon by registration $5 Rabies Vaccine ~ $5 Distemper Vaccine ~ $22 Microchip REGISTER MY PET All pets must […]
Registration is now open for our 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament which will be held at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown on Monday, July 24th. The event offers golfers […]
Holyoke area pet owners – registration is open for a FREE pet vaccine clinic at Gary Rome Hyundai on Friday, May 19th. The event is open to all cats and […]
Have you ever wanted to help a shelter dog, but you aren’t ready to take on the lifelong commitment? We are looking for fosters to join our Rare Gems Foster […]
Natty neeeds emergency surgery for a serious trauma to his leg. He came to us in great pain, enduring one of the most serious injuries a dog can face – […]
Special guest blog post by Morganne, Second Chance Volunteer As a volunteer, I package pet food that gets delivered to (human food) pantries and, in some cases, I package donated […]
Grooming Comes to Southbridge Second Chance Veterinary Hospital Subsidized Rates Now Available for Grooming Services Grooming is not just about making your furry family member look good. It can also […]
Helping Dogs Rescued from the South Korean Meat Trade To look at one-year old Liam, an adorable Labrador retriever mix, you would be hard pressed to guess all that he’s […]
Saturday, April 8, 2023 – Holden Open to everyone – you don’t need to live in Warren to register your pet. Rabies Registration for Dogs & Cats Rabies & Distemper […]
Saturday, April 1, 2023 – Warren Open to everyone – you don’t need to live in Warren to register your pet. Rabies Registration for Dogs & Cats Rabies & Distemper […]
Your Help is Needed – Sign the Petition Today! It’s time to help homeless pets in MA by demanding that the state follow the ASV (Association of Shelter Veterinarians) national […]
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – Barre Rabies Registration for Dogs & Cats Rabies & Distemper Registration for Dogs & Cats Microchip can be added at the time of service – […]
Saturday, March 11, 2023 – Fitchburg Dog Rabies Registration Cat Rabies Registration Distemper and/or Microchip can be added at the time of service – cash only. SAVE TIME – After […]
These two sweeties named Bugs Bunny and Leif came to Second Chance from a crowded Georgia shelter. They are both suffering from a very painful eye condition called entropion. This […]
Fifty million pets in the U.S. experience a lack of access to even basic veterinary care. Rising costs and other barriers mean these pets struggle to access services such as […]
Second Chance Looks Back at a Record-Breaking Year READ NOW
To honor those who serve or have served, Second Chance is now offering a 10% discount for active military and veteran pet owners on veterinary exams, surgeries and dental procedures […]
Second Chance is proud to announce that last month we performed our 70,000th low-cost spay and neuter surgery. This milestone is a significant achievement in our mission to reduce pet […]
Second Chance Animal Services helped a record-breaking 44,017 pets to live better lives in 2022. We credit our caring and compassionate staff, volunteers, and supporters, but also the great need […]
Did you know that by their second birthday, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease? If you notice your pet’s breath is not so […]
It’s that time of year again when we choose to participate in activities to better ourselves or to do something to help others. Why not make your resolution to help […]
She lead the way across the open field heading back to the parking lot when I saw a man waving at me. He asked if he could say hi to […]
It’s been an amazing year of saving lives thanks to your support. We are counting down the 12 Days of Second Chances by looking back at some of the amazing […]
Recently we had the privilege to care for Chloe. She had developed a mass on her neck and her family was determined to get Chloe the help she needed to […]
If you’re scratching your head and trying to come up with holiday gift ideas, consider making a donations to Second Chance in the names of friends and family members. […]
Still looking for the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life? We just received a huge shipment of full zip sweatshirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, blankets and limited edition […]
Keep your paws crossed for this little guy. At 5 weeks old, Prancer has quite the tale to tell. He fell through a grate onto a cement pad one story […]
We are so grateful to all our GivingTuesday supporters. Thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka match of $15,000, together we raised over $31,000 to help more pets. Your gift: helps homeless […]
Blue was just a young husky pup when he was surrendered to Second Chance by a local animal control officer. He was clearly uncomfortable and pawing at his red eyes. […]
Second Chance is honored to be chosen as a hometown charity by Patrick Subaru of Shrewsbury for the annual Subaru #ShareTheLoveEvent which runs through January 3rd! Here’s how it works: for […]
Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life? Or maybe a little gift for yourself. Visit the Second Chance Shop at Kerrin Graphics. You’ll find a […]
Last night we were humbled to be named Best Veterinary Clinic in the 2022 Best of Central Mass contest. We are so very proud of all our Community Veterinary Hospital […]
2022 has been an extraordinary year of helping pets thanks to you! Here are just a few of the pets you have helped this fall. Houston is a young pup […]
We are now booking grooming appointments at our Southbridge location. Visit our Grooming Page for a full list of services available. Call (774) 318-1101 to Book an Appointment!
Due to the recent increase of parvovirus cases in Springfield, Second Chance will be hosting two FREE vaccine clinics for Springfield pets to STOP the spread of the deadly parvovirus: […]
Tuesday we welcomed 10 cats evacuated to safety from a Florida shelter ahead of Hurricane Ian’s impact. The cats, ranging in age from 10 weeks up to 4 years, arrived […]
UPDATE 9/7: We are happy to report that we all the beagles (from our recent rescue transport from the VA medical breeding facility) have found homes. Due to the volume of […]
Mazeikeen was approximately 6 weeks old when she was found by a Good Samaritan in a cardboard box next to a dumpster. Her rescuer brought the sweet baby kitten to […]
UPDATE: Perla did wonderful! She is recovering really well. One of our vet techs took her home overnight to give her some extra love and care. We are so grateful […]
A shelter dog who had amputation surgery for a birth defect has found a forever home with an eight-year-old boy who can relate. 11-week-old Baby Yoda arrived at Second Chance […]
Finian was just 25 lbs when he came to us, severely malnourished, dehydrated and anemic. He had been eating anything he could, just to survive and was living in extremely […]
Dr. Jackie Celmer explains why it’s important to help your pet maintain a healthy weight and what to do if your pet needs to drop a few pounds. Obesity amongst […]
Second Chance hit a milestone recently, performing our 65,000th spay/neuter surgery. The procedure was performed at our Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital. The recipient was an 11-month-old bubbly cavapoo named Jax […]
We’re excited to announce that our Low-Cost Weekly Vaccine Clinic is coming to Southbridge! Wednesdays – 8:30 to 11AM 700 Worcester Street, Southbridge Weekly Vaccine Clinic Services Rabies vaccine $15 […]
Second Chance Medical Director Dr. Ashely Raymond Answers This Frequently Asked Question Pet owners have been asking us about the potential transmission of infectious disease leading to upper respiratory tract […]
“The dusty white cargo plane stood out among the gleaming corporate jets, as did its passengers: 48 barking dogs, newly arrived at the private air terminal at Hanscom Field, outside […]
Second Chance Medical Director Dr. Ashely Raymond on dental & oral health It’s that time of the year to pay extra special attention to your pet’s mouth. Dental and oral […]
Advice from Second Chance Founder & CEO Sheryl Blancato Maybe you have your heart set on a Golden Retriever or a French Bulldog. You’ve been visiting your local shelter and […]
Betty White was a true friend to animals, making the world a better place for animals of all kinds. The #BettyWhiteChallenge encourages animal lovers and Betty White lovers to make […]
Charlie is his dad’s whole world. When his wife died seven years ago, his granddaughter got him a puppy (Charlie) to keep him company. Charlie developed a large mass on […]
Second Chance Assisting in Tornado Recovery Efforts Nonprofit Takes in Transport from Kentucky Shelters EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (December 15, 2021) – Second Chance Animal Services this morning took in […]
From large-scale rescues to emergency surgeries, 2021 has been an extraordinary year of saving lives for Second Chance Animal Services. We have responded to more emergency cases this year than […]
When Chance arrived at our doors, he was in pain. This poor pup had suffered from lifelong ear infections and a painful condition that caused his eyelashes to scratch the […]
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When you make a donation in honor of a beloved pet that has changed your life, you can change the life of a pet in need.
We are humbled by this show of support and so proud of all the employees and volunteers who help make Second Chance possible. 2021 Best of Central Mass: Best Pet […]
Please join us for the Grand Opening of Second Chance’s Southbridge Community Veterinary Hospital & Bay Path Veterinary Education Center at Second Chance.
It’s not every day that Second Chance is asked to help 52 pets all at once, but that’s what happened this week. A local pet owner, who truly loves pets, […]
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. – Second Chance Animal Services is prioritizing critical and emergency care services amid a national shortage of veterinarians.
CEO Sheryl Blancato offers a glimpse inside Second Chance Day after day, a similar scene plays out. Our veterinarians and vet techs go about their day, seeing pets for checkups […]
Mutt Matters and Cat Chatters – catch up on all things Second Chance with our Summer 2021 Newsletter
Dixie was just four months old when she was adopted from Second Chance. Despite a positive meet and greet with her new 3-year-old sister Dakota, things got off to a […]
Our new hours will help to better serve you and the pets in our care. Regular Hours: MONDAY 10 am – 3 pm TUESDAY 10 am – 3 pm WEDNESDAY 10 am […]
The Irony of Reducing Spays and Neuters to Save Lives The effects of the pandemic have created a perfect storm, this time on land. As COVID-19 took hold here in […]
Second Chance answers the questions we hear the most about pets and grooming. Why should my pet be groomed? Grooming is an important aspect of healthcare for many dogs and […]
With the lifting of state COVID restrictions, Second Chance is excited to welcome everyone back inside our facilities. For everyone’s comfort, we have a few temporary rules as we adjust […]
To help get your pet caught up on their vaccines, we are holding additional mobile vaccine clinics in Dudley & Southbridge on June 7th and 28th. At this time we […]
Second Chance was recently featured on the Bob Katzen Show’s Let’s Pay It Forward segment where Lindsay Doray shared how we help 40,000 animals every year to live better lives:
Helping 40,000 pets a year means we go through A LOT of supplies. When a company steps up to help with a supply donation, we get really excited – because […]
To help get your pet caught up on their vaccines, we are holding additional mobile vaccine clinics on May 10th and 24th, as well as June 7th and 28th in […]
LAST CALL! The last day to order your Fetch! Sit! Stay meal to-go is Thursday, May 6th. Order your meal to-go for the May 15th 2021 Dinner Auction. Don’t miss […]
You can help keep 100 pets out of shelters…and with the people they love. One of saddest things is watching a pet owner walk out a shelter door in tears, […]
Adoption Center Supervisor Aimee offers advice for would-be adopters Lately we are hearing how difficult it can be to find a pet to adopt. With people spending more time at […]
Caring for some very special pets. CHANCE One-year-old Chance came to Second Chance in need of so much help. This poor pup was so uncomfortable. He was born with entropion […]
GIVING SHELTER PETS THE BEST CHANCE EAST BROOKFIELD, MA – January 27, 2021 – Second Chance Animal Services has received a $70,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more […]
“As the coordinator for Project Good Dog at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office I have seen many dogs in need come through our door, none more frightened and shut down […]
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 […]
It may be the holiday, but we’re helping two special pups who need a ‘second chance.’ Emma came to Second Chance in December after both her owners passed away and […]
FITCHBURG — Second Chance Animal Services returned to Fitchburg last weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak canceled a scheduled spring vaccine clinic. The low-cost community vaccine and […]
For some pets, having the family at home all the time has been a dream come true — more play time, perhaps more treats, and a lot more walks. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You Can Help Pets in Need Right Now Say YES with your donation today, so we never have to say NO to a Second Chance.
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 […]
