Entries by Dave O

Can you help me find a new home for my pet?

Second Chance Pet Adoptions assesses owner surrender’s on a case-by-case basis. We believe that you are the most qualified person to find a new home for your pet: you are aware of your pet’s needs, capabilities, and limitations. Before you submit a request to surrender your pet to us, please: In addition, we encourage you to […]

What types of donations does Second Chance accept?

Second Chance offers a variety of ways people can donate to this life-saving work. All donations (unless sent anonymously) will be acknowledged with a receipt in accordance with IRS regulations and applicable laws. Make a Direct Donation Second Chance happily accepts all unrestricted donations through cash, checks, or credit cards. Any restricted donations, or donations […]

How do I donate to Second Chance?

On  behalf of all our pets, thank you for considering a gift to Second Chance! To donate online, simply go to our Donate Now page. Checks can be mailed to, or dropped off (as can cash/supplies) at, our adoption center: Second Chance Pet Adoptions 6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133 Raleigh, NC  27607 To see which […]

What does it take to become a Second Chance foster home?

Because we try not to have dogs, puppies, and kittens/nursing mama cats living at the adoption center, foster homes are vital to our rescue efforts! We’ll provide the food, medication, and necessary supplies–all you need is room in your home and in your heart, and some availability to work with us for vet care and […]

I want to volunteer with Second Chance. How do I become involved?

COVID-19 Update: While we are still closed to the public due to COVID-19, resulting in our new volunteer orientations to be postponed, we still encourage you to fill out an application if you are interested in volunteering with us. We will alert you when we are able to resume orientations, and let you know if […]

What is Second Chance’s mission?

Second Chance’s mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are healthy or treatable in the quest to find their forever home and engage with our community to promote responsible pet ownership, ultimately reducing future generations of homeless animals.