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“Racing for Rescues” 5K–Get registered and get ready!

Petco Foundation Invests in Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Triangle’s Oldest No-Kill Rescue

Second Chance Rescues 200 Dogs in 2016! (And sends 298 cats home, too!)

Third Time’s the Charm for Arwen: One Cat’s Adoption Story

Santa Visits Second Chance…And Needs Your Help!

DECORATE WITH ART FOR A CAUSE: “ART TO THE RESCUE” BEGINS TODAY

COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP A RESCUE DOG AND HER PUPPIES

SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS’ BILLY THE BLIND KITTY RECEIVES GIFT OF SIGHT AND THE GIFT OF LIFE

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

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March 9, 2017 in Racing for Rescues News /by Rachel Cronmiller

February 7, 2017 in Press Releases /by Rachel Cronmiller

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petco Foundation Invests in Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Triangle’s Oldest No-Kill Rescue Grant of $5,000 will extend efforts to rescue more cats in 2017 Second Chance Pet Adoptions—the area’s oldest no-kill animal rescue organization—has been selected by the Petco Foundation to receive a $5,000 grant for new feline housing in the […]

December 31, 2016 in News /by Rachel Cronmiller

Second Chance Pet Adoptions had a fabulous 2016: We sent over 450 animals to their forever homes; We added a new staff position and a new staff member; We enhanced our Evening of Pawsibilities auction with mobile bidding (and a photo booth!) and our Art to the Rescue auction with online bidding; We raised over $20,000 with our […]

December 29, 2016 in News /by Rachel Cronmiller

2016 IS GOING OUT WITH A BANG! Have you heard the good news? You know her. You love her. The star of our #MondaysWithArwen series has been ADOPTED! That’s right–Arwen was home for the holidays this year! Born in July of 2008, Arwen came to Second Chance in August of that year as […]

December 22, 2016 in News /by Rachel Cronmiller

Hello! Santa here! I stopped by Second Chance Pet Adoptions today to bring a gift and check on the “Love Keeps Us Warm” campaign! Along with Winston and Wilson–two feline brothers saved by Second Chance in 2016 after they were found in a heap of garbage–I’ve got my eye on the Second Chance “Love Keeps Us Warm” campaign! […]

June 17, 2016 in Press Releases /by Rachel Cronmiller

2nd Annual Art Exhibition to Benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions The second annual “Art to the Rescue” benefit for Second Chance Pet Adoptions begins today! With more than 30 pieces of art from 20 well-known local artists and a new online viewing gallery with electronic bidding, art lovers will have an even better experience than […]

February 15, 2016 in Press Releases /by Rachel Cronmiller

Contact: Dave Ballesteros; 919-851-8404; daveb@secondchancenc.org COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND RESCUE RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (February 4, 2016) – Members of the local community have rallied behind Merry, a rescue pulled from a local kill shelter in December by local animal rescue group, Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Merry was part of Second Chance Pet Adoptions’ “Christmas Challenge” to […]

November 5, 2015 in Press Releases /by Rachel Cronmiller

SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS’ BILLY THE BLIND KITTY RECEIVES GIFT OF SIGHT AND THE GIFT OF LIFE Raleigh, North Carolina November 4, 2015 Second Chance Pet Adoptions announces that after one year, Billy, the Blind Kitty, is happy, healthy and can finally see, thanks to generous supporters and a grant from the ASPCA. Billy was […]

Gala Volunteer Open House
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
06/03/2023
Ovesco
15300 Weston Pkwy #101, Cary, NC 27513
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-open-house-evening-of-pawsibilities-tickets-638282890307
Join us at Ovesco (in Cary) on Saturday, June 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 to learn more about helping Second Chance with our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Evening of Pawsibilities gala and auction. Enjoy some light snacks and beverages while hearing about all of the volunteer opportunities available to plan and execute the big affair—to raise money for the animals, we need assistance with tasks large and small, in-person and remote, short-term and long-term. Whether you have 4 hours’, 4 weeks’, or 4 months’ worth of time to donate to animals in need, THEY (and we) NEED YOU! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-open-house-evening-of-pawsibilities-tickets-638282890307

Bark in the Park
5:35 pm-9:35 pm
06/15/2023
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
https://www.milb.com/durham/tickets/bark-in-the-park
Bark in the Park is back! Bring your best four-legged friend to enjoy the Durham Bulls baseball game with you–tickets for the 2023 season are on sale now! The sale of each dog ticket is donated by the Bulls to the animals here at Second Chance, so it’s a great time for a great cause!
The 2023 dates are April 13, May 17, June 15, July 5, August 10, and September 13. To get tickets for you and your dog, click HERE. You must purchase tickets in sections 128, 130, 132, or 134, or tickets on the lawn, and you must purchase a ticket for your dog.
As usual, Second Chance volunteers will be ready and excited to “pet sit” your pup while you grab food/drinks or use the bathroom or access parts of the stadium where non-service dogs are not allowed.
We can’t wait to enjoy America’s pastime with your and your pup!
Bark in the Park is generously sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka!
MAY 2023 UPDATE:
Please note that there have been confirmed cases of canine influenza in Durham. Canine flu can develop into a serious, even fatal, illness.
Pet parents should consider whether this event is safe for their pets; while some dogs have been vaccinated against canine flu (which can decrease the severity of symptoms), flu shots are not yet part of most dogs’ standard shot routines.
Dogs attending this event can become ill after: interacting with other dogs; drinking from the same water bowl; being pet by someone who has pet an infected dog; and more. If you are concerned about this illness, you might consider waiting until a future game (when cases may have subsided), asking others not to pet your dog, and/or bringing your own water bowl (you can get as many free refills as you’d like at the Second Chance tent); you might also ask your vet if the flu shot is a good idea for your dog.

CANCELLED: “Picture-Pawfect Living” Seminar
11:00 am-12:00 pm
06/24/2023
Hollywood Feed (Falls River)
9660 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 170 Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615
https://www.secondchancenc.org/picture-pawfect-living/
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Due to a significant change in staffing at Second Chance, we are no longer able to host this event. We are issuing refunds to ticket-holders and apologize for the inconvenience.
How many times have you looked at pet damage in your home and thought, “This is why we can’t have nice things”? What if we told you that you could have an Instagram-worthy home that’s both beautiful and functional for you and your furry friend? Take this seminar to find out how! Space is LIMITED, so sign up ASAP! Click HERE for the info and to sign up.
We recognize that you may want to bring your dog with you to the pet store; unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this event due to the size of the enclosed room in which the seminar will be held.
Summer Adoption Event
11:00 am-2:00 pm
06/24/2023
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
We’re opening our adoption center on a Saturday for you! From 11:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, June 24, stop by Second Chance Pet Adoptions (6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh, NC 27607) to meet some cats and dogs who are looking for their second chances to find love.

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Gala Volunteer Open House
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
06/03/2023
Ovesco
15300 Weston Pkwy #101, Cary, NC 27513
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-open-house-evening-of-pawsibilities-tickets-638282890307
Join us at Ovesco (in Cary) on Saturday, June 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 to learn more about helping Second Chance with our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Evening of Pawsibilities gala and auction. Enjoy some light snacks and beverages while hearing about all of the volunteer opportunities available to plan and execute the big affair—to raise money for the animals, we need assistance with tasks large and small, in-person and remote, short-term and long-term. Whether you have 4 hours’, 4 weeks’, or 4 months’ worth of time to donate to animals in need, THEY (and we) NEED YOU! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-open-house-evening-of-pawsibilities-tickets-638282890307

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Bark in the Park
5:35 pm-9:35 pm
06/15/2023
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
https://www.milb.com/durham/tickets/bark-in-the-park
Bark in the Park is back! Bring your best four-legged friend to enjoy the Durham Bulls baseball game with you–tickets for the 2023 season are on sale now! The sale of each dog ticket is donated by the Bulls to the animals here at Second Chance, so it’s a great time for a great cause!
The 2023 dates are April 13, May 17, June 15, July 5, August 10, and September 13. To get tickets for you and your dog, click HERE. You must purchase tickets in sections 128, 130, 132, or 134, or tickets on the lawn, and you must purchase a ticket for your dog.
As usual, Second Chance volunteers will be ready and excited to “pet sit” your pup while you grab food/drinks or use the bathroom or access parts of the stadium where non-service dogs are not allowed.
We can’t wait to enjoy America’s pastime with your and your pup!
Bark in the Park is generously sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka!
MAY 2023 UPDATE:
Please note that there have been confirmed cases of canine influenza in Durham. Canine flu can develop into a serious, even fatal, illness.
Pet parents should consider whether this event is safe for their pets; while some dogs have been vaccinated against canine flu (which can decrease the severity of symptoms), flu shots are not yet part of most dogs’ standard shot routines.
Dogs attending this event can become ill after: interacting with other dogs; drinking from the same water bowl; being pet by someone who has pet an infected dog; and more. If you are concerned about this illness, you might consider waiting until a future game (when cases may have subsided), asking others not to pet your dog, and/or bringing your own water bowl (you can get as many free refills as you’d like at the Second Chance tent); you might also ask your vet if the flu shot is a good idea for your dog.

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CANCELLED: “Picture-Pawfect Living” Seminar
11:00 am-12:00 pm
06/24/2023
Hollywood Feed (Falls River)
9660 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 170 Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615
https://www.secondchancenc.org/picture-pawfect-living/
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Due to a significant change in staffing at Second Chance, we are no longer able to host this event. We are issuing refunds to ticket-holders and apologize for the inconvenience.
How many times have you looked at pet damage in your home and thought, “This is why we can’t have nice things”? What if we told you that you could have an Instagram-worthy home that’s both beautiful and functional for you and your furry friend? Take this seminar to find out how! Space is LIMITED, so sign up ASAP! Click HERE for the info and to sign up.
We recognize that you may want to bring your dog with you to the pet store; unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this event due to the size of the enclosed room in which the seminar will be held.

Summer Adoption Event
11:00 am-2:00 pm
06/24/2023
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
We’re opening our adoption center on a Saturday for you! From 11:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, June 24, stop by Second Chance Pet Adoptions (6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh, NC 27607) to meet some cats and dogs who are looking for their second chances to find love.