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Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill rescue organization in Wake County, NC.
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      • Rescue Dogs
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      • “Hearts to Home” Animal Transport
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      • Planned Giving While Living
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FAQs

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General FAQs:

What is Second Chance’s mission?

How can I make a donation to Second Chance?

What types of donations do you accept?

How can I become a volunteer?

How can I become a foster parent?

I would like to surrender a cat to you. Can you take it?

I have come to the difficult decision to rehome my pet. Where should I start?

Adoption FAQs:

How do I find information on adoption?

How can I meet the cats/dogs that are available for adoption?

I’m interested in a specific pet. How do I adopt her/him?

Is the pet I’m interested in still available for adoption?

What’s the status of my application?

What is an Adopt-a-thon?

What should I consider before adopting a pet?

What should I expect when adopting from you?

Lost and Stray Cats/Dogs FAQs:

I lost my pet! Where should I look/post?

I found a stray cat/dog. What should I do?

How long will it be until you can take the animal I found?

Do you have a wait list?

Other Rescue Organizations:

Rescue Organizations for Cats & Dogs

Local Dog Rescues

Local Cat Rescues

Medical and Behavioral Resources:

Dog trainers

Veterinarians

Spay and Neuter Information

Other Behavioral and Medical Resources

Miscellaneous Information:

Daycares and Boarding Centers

Pet Friendly Housing 

SECOND CHANCE
MISSION STATEMENT:

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill rescue organization in Wake County. At Second Chance, our 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.

Upcoming Events:

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  • 24

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/24/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/24/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Holly Springs Downtown Dog Walk at Black Dog Bottle Shop

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/24/2019
    Black Dog Bottle Shop
    140 W. Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540

    Join us March 24 at Black Dog Bottle Shop for a Downtown Dog Walk (a little doggy parade of sorts through downtown Holly Springs). Click HERE to see all the details, including info about the bottle shop, food truck, vendors, raffle, and more!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/24/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

  • 25

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/25/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/25/2019
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/25/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

  • 26

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/26/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/26/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/26/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

  • 27

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/27/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/27/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/27/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

    Eat Out for a Cause: Zaxby's

    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    03/27/2019
    Zaxby's on Hillsborough St.
    2901 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

    Dine out to support the animals of Second Chance Pet Adoptions while enjoying a delicious Zaxby’s meal! From 6:00 to 9:00 on March 27, 15% of all sales will go to Second Chance, and local artist Binky & Bell will be there with their new stickers, buttons, and cartoon dog art for purchase!

  • 28

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/28/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/28/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/28/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

  • 29

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/29/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/29/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/29/2019-05/22/2025
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

  • 30

    Mission Monday at Altar'd State

    12:00 am
    03/30/2019-05/22/2025
    Altar'd State (Crabtree Valley Mall)
    4325 Glenwood Ave #1023, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Altar’d State is on a mission…to help our animals each Monday! Through April 15, 10% of all sales each and every Monday will be donated to our animals! Shop clothing, accessories, and gifts and home goods at the Crabtree Valley Mall location, and they’ll generously support the cats and dogs in our program on your behalf–at no extra cost to you!

    On Monday, April 8, a few of our adoptable animals will be at the store from 4:00 to 8:00 PM! Hope to see you there!

    Carolina Hurricanes Pet Supply Drive

    12:00 am
    03/30/2019-03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting a Pet Supply Drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions from Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30. Fans who donate much-needed pet supplies will be entered to win Canes tickets and autographed gear. Donations will be accepted at the VIP entrance of PNC Arena during normal business hours and at all entrances for the home games that week. (Psst–coming to the March 30 game? Arrive early and find us–and some of our adoptable animals!–at the South Plaza Party!)

     

    Carolina Hurricanes South Plaza Party

    11:30 am-1:30 pm
    03/30/2019
    PNC Arena
    1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    The Carolina Hurricanes will be throwing pre-game parties on the South Plaza of PNC Arena for select home games during the 2018-2019 season. On the final day of the pet supply drive benefiting Second Chance Pet Adoptions the week of March 24-30, Second Chance will be out at the South Plaza Party with some adoptable animals! The party will also include live music, games, food, and more. Each party starts two hours before game time, so get there early!

    Cat (and Kitten!) Adoptathon

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm
    03/30/2019
    Second Chance Pet Adoptions
    6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

    Come on out to Second Chance to meet your new furry family member! Our foster kittens (6 months and younger) will be on-site to meet their new forever families, too!

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