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November 24, 2023

#GivingTuesday 2023: Get Ready For The Tour & Set Up Your Fundraiser!

October 16, 2023

SNIP IT Program Receives Grant Funding

October 1, 2023

Second Chance Receives ASPCA Grant for #SubaruLovesPets Month

September 30, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities 2023: A Smashing Success!

September 20, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities Items: REVEALED!

August 21, 2023

WANTED: Pawsome Board Members!

August 6, 2023

Second Chance Provides Free Estate Planning Tools to Donors

July 11, 2023

Love a Good Pawction? Get Your 2023 Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets!

June 5, 2023

Petco Love Investment to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in the Triangle

May 23, 2023

Racing for Rescues 2023: In the Books!

April 26, 2023

Trade Us Chips for Chips? The Mini-Challenge Starts NOW!

Bark in the Park

March 8, 2023

Bark in the Park is BACK! Bring Your Pup to the Ballgame!

February 12, 2023

“Racing for Rescues” 2023 Registration is Now OPEN!

January 18, 2023

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Dogs in Need of Behavioral Rehabilitation

December 31, 2022

Thanks to YOU for 2022—See Our Stats!

December 6, 2022

Second Chance Dedicates over $400,000 to Spay/Neuter Efforts

November 26, 2022

#GivingTuesday 2022: Get Ready For The Tour and Set Up Your Fundraiser!

September 29, 2022

A Record-Breaking “Evening of Pawsibilities” for Our 35th Birthday!

September 9, 2022

Welcome to our new Dog Program Manager, Susan Roberts!

July 26, 2022

Fetch Your Best Attire: It’s the 2022 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 10, 2022

It’s Our 35th Annifursary!

June 6, 2022

Petco Love Invests in Second Chance To Save Cats in Rural Counties

May 16, 2022

2022 Racing for Rescues Breaks Records, Raises Over $55,000

April 21, 2022

The Mini-Challenge is BACK! Ready, Set, GO!

February 20, 2022

“Racing for Rescues” 2022 Registration is Now OPEN!

January 13, 2022

In Memory: News of Patti Dobyns, Dedicated Animal Rescuer

January 4, 2022

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Hearts to Home Animal Transport Program

January 1, 2022

The 2021 Numbers Are In!

December 29, 2021

Make a Charitable Contribution by Dec. 31 to Get a Tax Break!

December 8, 2021

How to Self-Rehome Pets

December 7, 2021

New Pawtner, New Swag!

December 1, 2021

#GivingTuesday 2021: A Record-Breaking, Life-Saving Day!

November 26, 2021

#GivingTuesday 2021: Get Ready For The Tour and Set Up Your Fundraiser! GIFTS MATCHED!

November 24, 2021

How to Have a Pet-Friendly Thanksgiving! 🦃

October 28, 2021

Halloween Pet Safety Tips 🎃🦮

October 25, 2021

Looking to the Horizon: An Update on the Bequest

October 8, 2021

VOTE for Emily and Sophia in the Bar Dog Wine Costume Contest!

October 6, 2021

#SubaruLovesPets: Johnson Subaru Sponsors Second Chance

September 28, 2021

🎉 A Round of Appaws for YOU: Evening of Pawsibilities News 🍾

September 17, 2021

Live Items for The Evening of Pawsibilities REVEALED!

September 16, 2021

The Silent Auction is Officially OPEN!

July 19, 2021

Paw-pare Your Fur-mal Attire: The Evening of Pawsibilities is BACK!

July 2, 2021

A Special Announcement from Second Chance’s Leadership

June 28, 2021

Independence Day Pet Safety Tips

June 22, 2021

Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

June 1, 2021

Second Chance Pet Adoptions has reopened to the public!

May 15, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021: The Results Are In! Plus, Special Video!

April 29, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021 Kicks Off with Weather Wes!

April 15, 2021

Hearts to Home: Pluto’s Happy Tail!

Bark in the Park

April 13, 2021

Bark in the Park is BACK! Bring Your Pup to the Ballgame!

March 23, 2021

One Year Later: March 2021 COVID-19 Update [VIDEO]

March 3, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021: Registration is OPEN!

March 3, 2021

“Share the Love” Campaign: $2,100 to Advance the Mission!

March 1, 2021

BISSELL Pet Foundation Awards Grant to Spay/Neuter 300 Cats

February 18, 2021

Share the Love: 10 Days Remain!

February 1, 2021

We’re Sharing The Love! Will You Join Us?

January 25, 2021

Cheers to 8 Years: BottleMixx’s Mega-Milestone for the Animals!

January 19, 2021

New Year, New Homes! Sampson & Delilah’s Transport Tale

January 15, 2021

A Heart Worth Saving: Cooper’s Happy Tail!

January 1, 2021

Cheers to Our Champions: A New Year’s Note

December 28, 2020

Focusing on What Matters: Saving Odessa!

December 9, 2020

63 Animals are Forever Home for the Holidays!

December 7, 2020

Papa Murphy’s Supports Second Chance!

December 2, 2020

#GivingTuesday Success: YOU Put a Smile on Animals’ Faces!

November 30, 2020

Holly’s Rescue Anni-fur-sary: A #GivingTuesday Happy Tail

November 28, 2020

Tune in for our LIVE tour!

November 27, 2020

Thankful & Thriving: Lorna’s Happy Tail

November 6, 2020

62 animals treated to FOREVER HOMES in October!

November 3, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Concludes at Over $90,000!

October 28, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Auction Is Now OPEN!

October 25, 2020

PROGRAM RELEASE: Evening Of Pawsibilities

October 20, 2020

SAFE Feels Pretty Good: Tesha’s Transport Tale!

October 13, 2020

Raleigh Frights & Bites Haunted Brunch Tour

October 11, 2020

The Costume Contest is Now Open!

October 9, 2020

Pies for Paws: One Volunteer’s Tasty Tale!

October 8, 2020

We sent 55 dogs and cats to their Forever Homes this September!

September 29, 2020

Hearts To Home: Moxie’s Transport “Tail”

September 20, 2020

Yappily Ever After: Max’s Happy Tail

September 15, 2020

August brought 52 Animals to their Forever Homes!

August 6, 2020

The 2020 Evening of Pawsibilities Goes Virtual–and Registration is now Open (and Free)!

July 28, 2020

Green Your Pet Routine on World Conservation Day!

July 22, 2020

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

July 8, 2020

Celebrating over 100 Happy Tails since May!

June 7, 2020

Petfinder Foundation Grants Second Chance $1,000 in the Midst of COVID-19

May 18, 2020

Racing for Rescues 2020: More Than a FURtual Success!

April 30, 2020

Racing for Rescues Kicks Off with Weather Wes, Release of Challenge Details!

March 29, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Racing for Rescues Goes FURtual!

March 27, 2020

Carrying On Through COVID: VIDEO UPDATE

March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Precautions

February 14, 2020

“Racing for Rescues” Registration is Now OPEN!

January 1, 2020

Rolling into 2020: Thank you for a generous giving season!

December 4, 2019

YOU Gave Maze 20,050 Reasons to SMILE on #GivingTuesday!

November 25, 2019

#GivingTuesday is Coming–Meet Animals Like Kellogg, LIVE!

September 30, 2019

The 19th Annual Evening of Pawsibilities Brings in a Record $105,000 for the Animals!

July 25, 2019

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 24, 2019

2019 Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets Now On Sale!

June 19, 2019

WRAL Features Portrait Project for Second Chance Animals

May 24, 2019

Adira Here: Racing for Rescues Results!

April 23, 2019

The Racing for Rescues Mini-Challenge Begins Today!

April 17, 2019

4 South Korean Dogs Arrive in RDU

Bark in the Park

April 3, 2019

2019 “Bark in the Park” Games on Sale Now!

February 17, 2019

“Racing for Rescues” Registration is Now OPEN!

February 13, 2019

Second Chance Expands Spay/Neuter Efforts to Neighboring Counties

February 11, 2019

PUPdate: Bach has been adopted!

December 6, 2018

Gift Wrapping Returns to Cary Crossroads

December 5, 2018

Triangle Law Group Ascends from Gold Paw Sponsor to Platinum Paw

November 28, 2018

PUPdate: Bach Gains 10 Pounds; Second Chance Animals Gain $10,000!

November 26, 2018

Watch LIVE on #GivingTuesday!

October 23, 2018

Hope’s Big Move: When “Going to Live on a Farm” is a Happy Ending

October 11, 2018

688 Animals Later: The 2018 Evening of Pawsibilities Breaks a Record!

September 24, 2018

Announcing: Dogs of the Triangle!

September 22, 2018

The Evening of Pawsibilities Auction is NOW OPEN! Place Your Bids!

September 18, 2018

Second Chance Rescues Evacuated Animals Displaced by Hurricane Florence

September 1, 2018

Raffle Tickets On Sale Now: 4 Prizes Worth Over $500 Each!

August 23, 2018

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives Facility Upgrade Thanks to Petco Foundation Grant

August 21, 2018

Second Chance Renews Partnerships with Sponsors, Welcomes CEI as New Sponsor

August 11, 2018

3rd Annual Pints for Pooches Aug. 19 at Lynnwood Brewing Concern!

July 5, 2018

Slickdeals Sends Our Animals $5,000!

July 5, 2018

Two Long-Timers Go Home During “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month

May 25, 2018

Second Chance Selected as HeARTs Speak Perfect Exposure Project Recipient

May 13, 2018

The Results Are In! $47,000 Raised through Racing for Rescues!

May 8, 2018

Announced: 2018 Racing for Rescues Race, Raffle, and Fundraising Winners

May 7, 2018

Available Now: 2018 Racing for Rescues 5K Results

May 3, 2018

Spring Raffle Ticket Purchase Deadline: Extended!

April 24, 2018

Racing for Rescues Fundraising Mini-Challenge Begins April 25!

April 19, 2018

LAST DAY to Register for Racing for Rescues with Early-Bird Price/Shirt!

April 3, 2018

Spring Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!

March 9, 2018

Spring Has Sprung at Second Chance: Wine Walk, Downtown Dog Walk, & Open House!

February 20, 2018

“Racing for Rescues” Returns! Get registered and get ready!

February 6, 2018

Raleigh Brewing Supports Second Chance in #BrewToTheRescue

February 3, 2018

Sponsored Pet Packages – Valentine’s Gift on Sale Now!

January 13, 2018

“Paws & Pours” Tickets on Sale Now!

December 31, 2017

A Video in Celebration of our 30th Anniversary

December 29, 2017

Second Chance Announces New Program: “Heeling Hearts” for Heartworm-Positive Dogs

December 20, 2017

Second Chance Announces New Program: “Hearts to Home” Animal Transport

December 15, 2017

Adoption Center to Close Temporarily to Contain Infection

December 11, 2017

Sponsored Pet Packages – Holiday Gift on Sale Now!

December 5, 2017

Second Chance Elves to Wrap Your Gifts for Donation to Animals

November 30, 2017

See an Amazing Transformation and Send Your Gift for the Season!

November 25, 2017

#GivingTuesday Is Here – Your Opportunity to Save Lives!

November 16, 2017

Second Chance Welcomes New Dog Program Manager, Laura Honeycutt

October 26, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities Draws 30th Anniversary Celebration–and Three Successful Fundraisers–to a Close

October 24, 2017

Triangle Law Group Upgrades from Silver Paw Sponsorship to Gold Paw

October 11, 2017

Allison Paris to Leave Second Chance; New Dog Program Manager Hired

September 29, 2017

Dog Days Vendor Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 4!

2017 Pawsibilities Glover Photo Booth

September 28, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Glover Photo Booth Pictures

2017 Pawsibilities Video

September 25, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Meet the Animals

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 23, 2017

Bidding Ends at 9:15 Tonight, Sept. 23!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 20, 2017

Auction Entry Tickets Sold Out – You Can Still Bid and Get Raffle Tickets!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 20, 2017

Bidding is Now Open for the Evening of Pawsibilities!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 18, 2017

Congrats to the Carolina Ale House Gift Card Winner!

September 15, 2017

Don’t Forget To Get Your Pawsibilities Raffle Tickets – Presence Not Needed To Win!

The Companion September 2017

September 14, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – September 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 14, 2017

Get Your Tickets and Be Entered Into a Drawing for a Carolina Ale House Gift Card

September 7, 2017

Roy Has His Raffle Tickets! Do You Have Yours?

September 7, 2017

Melvin’s Unexpected Passing

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 1, 2017

Last Call for Early Bird Tickets!

September 1, 2017

An Update on Melvin: Rescued by Us, Supported by YOU!

August 27, 2017

You’ve Helped the Animals–Enjoy a Drink on Us!

August 24, 2017

Second Chance Rescues Stray Dog, Provides Medical Care, Searches for Owner

Free Drink Tickets!

August 21, 2017

Under Two Weeks Left to Buy Early-Bird Tickets or Donate Items!

August 21, 2017

Second Chance Says Goodbye to Sparkly-Eyed Billy

August 17, 2017

Pamper Yourself for Pets at Hand and Stone This August

August 16, 2017

Evening of Pawsibilities Raffle Tickets are On Sale!

August 15, 2017

“$30 for 30”–Goal #1 Reached! Let’s Raise the Roof–And the Goal!

The Companion August 2017

August 13, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – August 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 28, 2017

Meet Our Animals at the Evening of Pawsibilities!

July 24, 2017

“$30 for 30” Over Halfway to Goal–Help More Animals Like Ms. Beasley!

July 21, 2017

Slickdeals Gives Back in a MAJOR Way!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 5, 2017

Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets Now On Sale!

The Companion July 2017

July 4, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – July 2017

Banner for 30th

July 3, 2017

$30 for 30: Second Chance Celebrates Three Decades of Saving Animals

AKC Reunite, Glover Corp, Dogtopia of Raleigh, Care First, BottleMixx

July 3, 2017

Second Chance Welcomes New Sponsors, Former Sponsors Renew Promises to Animals

Snickers Goes Home

June 30, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Snickers is GOING HOME!

BottleMixx Family

June 28, 2017

Bottle shop owners give back to Second Chance

Bark in the Park May 2017

June 17, 2017

May 2017 Bark in the Park Photos Available!

The Companion June 2017

June 10, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – June 2017

June 5, 2017

Bissell Support the Shelters Sweepstakes: Vote for Us!

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Racing for Rescues

June 2, 2017

Racing for Rescues Photos Now Available!

May 30, 2017

Second Chance Receives Kongs from Petfinder Foundation

May 27, 2017

Pets in Print: Second Chance in 919 Magazine

The Companion May 2017

May 18, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – May 2017

Indy Week Nominates Second Chance as Best

April 30, 2017

We’re Indy Week “Best of” Finalists–Vote for Us!

New cat cages from Petco

April 29, 2017

Thanks to Petco for our New Cat Cages!

April 28, 2017

Special 30th Anniversary Merchandise to Debut at 5K

April 2017 Companion

April 28, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – April 2017

Barks n' Brews Party

April 27, 2017

BarkHappy Barks ‘n Brews Party at Pourworks this Sunday!

Yappy Hour at Blackfinn Ameripub

April 26, 2017

Yappy Hour at Blackfinn Ameripub this Sunday!

Bark in the Park

April 23, 2017

First 2017 Bark in the Park is on Thursday!

Unleashed Spring Fling

April 20, 2017

Unleashed’s 4th Annual Spring Fling on Sunday!

Wine Walk at Lafayette Village

April 18, 2017

Wine Walk at Lafayette Village on Thursday!

Beer Gear and Merchandise

March 29, 2017

Crank Arm Fundraiser: Dog Walk & Lunch RAFFLE TICKETS are on sale now!

The Companion March 2017

March 16, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – March 2017

The Companion February 2017

February 20, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – February 2017

Vote for Second Chance at Indy Week

February 15, 2017

Vote for Second Chance Pet Adoptions as “Best Place to Adopt a Pet”

February 7, 2017

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

BIG Check from Dogtopia of Raleigh

January 27, 2017

Dogtopia drops off a TON of supplies and a big ol’ check!

January 23, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – January 2017

Paws and Pours at BottleMixx

January 11, 2017

Paws and Pours at BottleMixx Tickets on Sale!

December 31, 2016

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

Welcome Home Arwen Gigi

December 29, 2016

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

December 22, 2016

Santa Visits Second Chance…And Needs Your Help!

December 16, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – December 2016

November 30, 2016

Giving Tuesday Update!

Rescue Animals Supporrted

November 23, 2016

Holiday Gift Wrapping Service to Support Local Animal Rescue

November 16, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – November 2016

The Second Chance Companion – October 2016

October 14, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – October 2016

The Companion - Sept 2016

September 28, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – September 2016

Evening of Pawsibilities

September 27, 2016

Photos and videos available from the Evening of Pawsibilities!

Evening of Pawsibilities

September 7, 2016

“EVENING OF PAWSIBILITIES” AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS: AUCTION ITEMS NOW UNVEILED!

The Companion - August 2016

August 17, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – August 2016

Evening of Pawsibilities

August 17, 2016

Now On Sale: Tickets and Raffle Tickets for 16th Annual “Evening of Pawsibilities”

June 17, 2016

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

February 15, 2016

COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP A RESCUE DOG AND HER PUPPIES

November 5, 2015

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

June 24, 2015

SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AND SHIRLEY’S ANIMAL MINISTRY TEAMED UP WITH ATHLETES FOR ANIMALS TO RECEIVE GRANT

April 2, 2015

Second Chance Pet Adoptions and ArtSource Fine Art Gallery Present UNCONDITIONAL

September 30, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities 2023: A Smashing Success!

September 20, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities Items: REVEALED!

September 29, 2022

A Record-Breaking “Evening of Pawsibilities” for Our 35th Birthday!

September 28, 2021

🎉 A Round of Appaws for YOU: Evening of Pawsibilities News 🍾

September 17, 2021

Live Items for The Evening of Pawsibilities REVEALED!

September 16, 2021

The Silent Auction is Officially OPEN!

July 19, 2021

Paw-pare Your Fur-mal Attire: The Evening of Pawsibilities is BACK!

November 3, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Concludes at Over $90,000!

October 28, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Auction Is Now OPEN!

October 25, 2020

PROGRAM RELEASE: Evening Of Pawsibilities

October 11, 2020

The Costume Contest is Now Open!

August 6, 2020

The 2020 Evening of Pawsibilities Goes Virtual–and Registration is now Open (and Free)!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 24, 2019

2019 Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets Now On Sale!

2017 Pawsibilities Glover Photo Booth

September 28, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Glover Photo Booth Pictures

2017 Pawsibilities Video

September 25, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Meet the Animals

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 23, 2017

Bidding Ends at 9:15 Tonight, Sept. 23!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 20, 2017

Auction Entry Tickets Sold Out – You Can Still Bid and Get Raffle Tickets!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 20, 2017

Bidding is Now Open for the Evening of Pawsibilities!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 18, 2017

Congrats to the Carolina Ale House Gift Card Winner!

September 15, 2017

Don’t Forget To Get Your Pawsibilities Raffle Tickets – Presence Not Needed To Win!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 14, 2017

Get Your Tickets and Be Entered Into a Drawing for a Carolina Ale House Gift Card

September 7, 2017

Roy Has His Raffle Tickets! Do You Have Yours?

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 1, 2017

Last Call for Early Bird Tickets!

August 27, 2017

You’ve Helped the Animals–Enjoy a Drink on Us!

Free Drink Tickets!

August 21, 2017

Under Two Weeks Left to Buy Early-Bird Tickets or Donate Items!

August 16, 2017

Evening of Pawsibilities Raffle Tickets are On Sale!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 28, 2017

Meet Our Animals at the Evening of Pawsibilities!

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 5, 2017

Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets Now On Sale!

Banner for 30th

July 3, 2017

$30 for 30: Second Chance Celebrates Three Decades of Saving Animals

November 24, 2023

#GivingTuesday 2023: Get Ready For The Tour & Set Up Your Fundraiser!

October 16, 2023

SNIP IT Program Receives Grant Funding

October 1, 2023

Second Chance Receives ASPCA Grant for #SubaruLovesPets Month

September 30, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities 2023: A Smashing Success!

September 20, 2023

Evening of Pawsibilities Items: REVEALED!

August 21, 2023

WANTED: Pawsome Board Members!

August 6, 2023

Second Chance Provides Free Estate Planning Tools to Donors

July 11, 2023

Love a Good Pawction? Get Your 2023 Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets!

June 5, 2023

Petco Love Investment to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in the Triangle

May 23, 2023

Racing for Rescues 2023: In the Books!

April 26, 2023

Trade Us Chips for Chips? The Mini-Challenge Starts NOW!

Bark in the Park

March 8, 2023

Bark in the Park is BACK! Bring Your Pup to the Ballgame!

February 12, 2023

“Racing for Rescues” 2023 Registration is Now OPEN!

January 18, 2023

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Dogs in Need of Behavioral Rehabilitation

December 31, 2022

Thanks to YOU for 2022—See Our Stats!

December 6, 2022

Second Chance Dedicates over $400,000 to Spay/Neuter Efforts

November 26, 2022

#GivingTuesday 2022: Get Ready For The Tour and Set Up Your Fundraiser!

September 29, 2022

A Record-Breaking “Evening of Pawsibilities” for Our 35th Birthday!

September 9, 2022

Welcome to our new Dog Program Manager, Susan Roberts!

July 26, 2022

Fetch Your Best Attire: It’s the 2022 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 10, 2022

It’s Our 35th Annifursary!

June 6, 2022

Petco Love Invests in Second Chance To Save Cats in Rural Counties

May 16, 2022

2022 Racing for Rescues Breaks Records, Raises Over $55,000

April 21, 2022

The Mini-Challenge is BACK! Ready, Set, GO!

February 20, 2022

“Racing for Rescues” 2022 Registration is Now OPEN!

January 13, 2022

In Memory: News of Patti Dobyns, Dedicated Animal Rescuer

January 4, 2022

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Hearts to Home Animal Transport Program

January 1, 2022

The 2021 Numbers Are In!

December 29, 2021

Make a Charitable Contribution by Dec. 31 to Get a Tax Break!

December 8, 2021

How to Self-Rehome Pets

December 7, 2021

New Pawtner, New Swag!

December 1, 2021

#GivingTuesday 2021: A Record-Breaking, Life-Saving Day!

November 26, 2021

#GivingTuesday 2021: Get Ready For The Tour and Set Up Your Fundraiser! GIFTS MATCHED!

November 24, 2021

How to Have a Pet-Friendly Thanksgiving! 🦃

October 28, 2021

Halloween Pet Safety Tips 🎃🦮

October 25, 2021

Looking to the Horizon: An Update on the Bequest

October 8, 2021

VOTE for Emily and Sophia in the Bar Dog Wine Costume Contest!

October 6, 2021

#SubaruLovesPets: Johnson Subaru Sponsors Second Chance

September 28, 2021

🎉 A Round of Appaws for YOU: Evening of Pawsibilities News 🍾

September 17, 2021

Live Items for The Evening of Pawsibilities REVEALED!

September 16, 2021

The Silent Auction is Officially OPEN!

July 19, 2021

Paw-pare Your Fur-mal Attire: The Evening of Pawsibilities is BACK!

July 2, 2021

A Special Announcement from Second Chance’s Leadership

June 28, 2021

Independence Day Pet Safety Tips

June 22, 2021

Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

June 1, 2021

Second Chance Pet Adoptions has reopened to the public!

May 15, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021: The Results Are In! Plus, Special Video!

April 29, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021 Kicks Off with Weather Wes!

April 15, 2021

Hearts to Home: Pluto’s Happy Tail!

Bark in the Park

April 13, 2021

Bark in the Park is BACK! Bring Your Pup to the Ballgame!

March 23, 2021

One Year Later: March 2021 COVID-19 Update [VIDEO]

March 3, 2021

Racing for Rescues 2021: Registration is OPEN!

March 3, 2021

“Share the Love” Campaign: $2,100 to Advance the Mission!

March 1, 2021

BISSELL Pet Foundation Awards Grant to Spay/Neuter 300 Cats

February 18, 2021

Share the Love: 10 Days Remain!

February 1, 2021

We’re Sharing The Love! Will You Join Us?

January 25, 2021

Cheers to 8 Years: BottleMixx’s Mega-Milestone for the Animals!

January 19, 2021

New Year, New Homes! Sampson & Delilah’s Transport Tale

January 15, 2021

A Heart Worth Saving: Cooper’s Happy Tail!

January 1, 2021

Cheers to Our Champions: A New Year’s Note

December 28, 2020

Focusing on What Matters: Saving Odessa!

December 9, 2020

63 Animals are Forever Home for the Holidays!

December 7, 2020

Papa Murphy’s Supports Second Chance!

December 2, 2020

#GivingTuesday Success: YOU Put a Smile on Animals’ Faces!

November 30, 2020

Holly’s Rescue Anni-fur-sary: A #GivingTuesday Happy Tail

November 28, 2020

Tune in for our LIVE tour!

November 27, 2020

Thankful & Thriving: Lorna’s Happy Tail

November 6, 2020

62 animals treated to FOREVER HOMES in October!

November 3, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Concludes at Over $90,000!

October 28, 2020

The Evening of Pawsibilities Auction Is Now OPEN!

October 25, 2020

PROGRAM RELEASE: Evening Of Pawsibilities

October 20, 2020

SAFE Feels Pretty Good: Tesha’s Transport Tale!

October 13, 2020

Raleigh Frights & Bites Haunted Brunch Tour

October 11, 2020

The Costume Contest is Now Open!

October 9, 2020

Pies for Paws: One Volunteer’s Tasty Tale!

October 8, 2020

We sent 55 dogs and cats to their Forever Homes this September!

September 29, 2020

Hearts To Home: Moxie’s Transport “Tail”

September 20, 2020

Yappily Ever After: Max’s Happy Tail

September 15, 2020

August brought 52 Animals to their Forever Homes!

August 6, 2020

The 2020 Evening of Pawsibilities Goes Virtual–and Registration is now Open (and Free)!

July 28, 2020

Green Your Pet Routine on World Conservation Day!

July 22, 2020

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

July 8, 2020

Celebrating over 100 Happy Tails since May!

June 7, 2020

Petfinder Foundation Grants Second Chance $1,000 in the Midst of COVID-19

May 18, 2020

Racing for Rescues 2020: More Than a FURtual Success!

April 30, 2020

Racing for Rescues Kicks Off with Weather Wes, Release of Challenge Details!

March 29, 2020

COVID-19 Response: Racing for Rescues Goes FURtual!

March 27, 2020

Carrying On Through COVID: VIDEO UPDATE

March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Precautions

February 14, 2020

“Racing for Rescues” Registration is Now OPEN!

January 1, 2020

Rolling into 2020: Thank you for a generous giving season!

December 4, 2019

YOU Gave Maze 20,050 Reasons to SMILE on #GivingTuesday!

November 25, 2019

#GivingTuesday is Coming–Meet Animals Like Kellogg, LIVE!

September 30, 2019

The 19th Annual Evening of Pawsibilities Brings in a Record $105,000 for the Animals!

July 25, 2019

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

July 24, 2019

2019 Evening of Pawsibilities Tickets Now On Sale!

June 19, 2019

WRAL Features Portrait Project for Second Chance Animals

May 24, 2019

Adira Here: Racing for Rescues Results!

April 23, 2019

The Racing for Rescues Mini-Challenge Begins Today!

April 17, 2019

4 South Korean Dogs Arrive in RDU

Bark in the Park

April 3, 2019

2019 “Bark in the Park” Games on Sale Now!

February 17, 2019

“Racing for Rescues” Registration is Now OPEN!

February 13, 2019

Second Chance Expands Spay/Neuter Efforts to Neighboring Counties

February 11, 2019

PUPdate: Bach has been adopted!

December 6, 2018

Gift Wrapping Returns to Cary Crossroads

December 5, 2018

Triangle Law Group Ascends from Gold Paw Sponsor to Platinum Paw

November 28, 2018

PUPdate: Bach Gains 10 Pounds; Second Chance Animals Gain $10,000!

November 26, 2018

Watch LIVE on #GivingTuesday!

October 23, 2018

Hope’s Big Move: When “Going to Live on a Farm” is a Happy Ending

October 11, 2018

688 Animals Later: The 2018 Evening of Pawsibilities Breaks a Record!

September 24, 2018

Announcing: Dogs of the Triangle!

September 22, 2018

The Evening of Pawsibilities Auction is NOW OPEN! Place Your Bids!

September 18, 2018

Second Chance Rescues Evacuated Animals Displaced by Hurricane Florence

September 1, 2018

Raffle Tickets On Sale Now: 4 Prizes Worth Over $500 Each!

August 23, 2018

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives Facility Upgrade Thanks to Petco Foundation Grant

August 21, 2018

Second Chance Renews Partnerships with Sponsors, Welcomes CEI as New Sponsor

August 11, 2018

3rd Annual Pints for Pooches Aug. 19 at Lynnwood Brewing Concern!

July 5, 2018

Slickdeals Sends Our Animals $5,000!

July 5, 2018

Two Long-Timers Go Home During “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month

May 25, 2018

Second Chance Selected as HeARTs Speak Perfect Exposure Project Recipient

May 13, 2018

The Results Are In! $47,000 Raised through Racing for Rescues!

May 8, 2018

Announced: 2018 Racing for Rescues Race, Raffle, and Fundraising Winners

May 7, 2018

Available Now: 2018 Racing for Rescues 5K Results

May 3, 2018

Spring Raffle Ticket Purchase Deadline: Extended!

April 24, 2018

Racing for Rescues Fundraising Mini-Challenge Begins April 25!

April 19, 2018

LAST DAY to Register for Racing for Rescues with Early-Bird Price/Shirt!

April 3, 2018

Spring Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!

March 9, 2018

Spring Has Sprung at Second Chance: Wine Walk, Downtown Dog Walk, & Open House!

February 20, 2018

“Racing for Rescues” Returns! Get registered and get ready!

February 6, 2018

Raleigh Brewing Supports Second Chance in #BrewToTheRescue

February 3, 2018

Sponsored Pet Packages – Valentine’s Gift on Sale Now!

January 13, 2018

“Paws & Pours” Tickets on Sale Now!

December 31, 2017

A Video in Celebration of our 30th Anniversary

December 29, 2017

Second Chance Announces New Program: “Heeling Hearts” for Heartworm-Positive Dogs

December 20, 2017

Second Chance Announces New Program: “Hearts to Home” Animal Transport

December 15, 2017

Adoption Center to Close Temporarily to Contain Infection

December 11, 2017

Sponsored Pet Packages – Holiday Gift on Sale Now!

December 5, 2017

Second Chance Elves to Wrap Your Gifts for Donation to Animals

November 30, 2017

See an Amazing Transformation and Send Your Gift for the Season!

November 25, 2017

#GivingTuesday Is Here – Your Opportunity to Save Lives!

November 16, 2017

Second Chance Welcomes New Dog Program Manager, Laura Honeycutt

October 26, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities Draws 30th Anniversary Celebration–and Three Successful Fundraisers–to a Close

October 24, 2017

Triangle Law Group Upgrades from Silver Paw Sponsorship to Gold Paw

October 11, 2017

Allison Paris to Leave Second Chance; New Dog Program Manager Hired

September 29, 2017

Dog Days Vendor Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 4!

2017 Pawsibilities Glover Photo Booth

September 28, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Glover Photo Booth Pictures

2017 Pawsibilities Video

September 25, 2017

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities: Meet the Animals

2017 Evening of Pawsibilities

September 18, 2017

Congrats to the Carolina Ale House Gift Card Winner!

The Companion September 2017

September 14, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – September 2017

September 7, 2017

Melvin’s Unexpected Passing

September 1, 2017

An Update on Melvin: Rescued by Us, Supported by YOU!

August 24, 2017

Second Chance Rescues Stray Dog, Provides Medical Care, Searches for Owner

August 21, 2017

Second Chance Says Goodbye to Sparkly-Eyed Billy

August 17, 2017

Pamper Yourself for Pets at Hand and Stone This August

August 15, 2017

“$30 for 30”–Goal #1 Reached! Let’s Raise the Roof–And the Goal!

The Companion August 2017

August 13, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – August 2017

July 24, 2017

“$30 for 30” Over Halfway to Goal–Help More Animals Like Ms. Beasley!

July 21, 2017

Slickdeals Gives Back in a MAJOR Way!

The Companion July 2017

July 4, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – July 2017

AKC Reunite, Glover Corp, Dogtopia of Raleigh, Care First, BottleMixx

July 3, 2017

Second Chance Welcomes New Sponsors, Former Sponsors Renew Promises to Animals

Snickers Goes Home

June 30, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Snickers is GOING HOME!

BottleMixx Family

June 28, 2017

Bottle shop owners give back to Second Chance

Bark in the Park May 2017

June 17, 2017

May 2017 Bark in the Park Photos Available!

The Companion June 2017

June 10, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – June 2017

June 5, 2017

Bissell Support the Shelters Sweepstakes: Vote for Us!

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Racing for Rescues

June 2, 2017

Racing for Rescues Photos Now Available!

May 30, 2017

Second Chance Receives Kongs from Petfinder Foundation

May 27, 2017

Pets in Print: Second Chance in 919 Magazine

The Companion May 2017

May 18, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – May 2017

Indy Week Nominates Second Chance as Best

April 30, 2017

We’re Indy Week “Best of” Finalists–Vote for Us!

New cat cages from Petco

April 29, 2017

Thanks to Petco for our New Cat Cages!

April 28, 2017

Special 30th Anniversary Merchandise to Debut at 5K

April 2017 Companion

April 28, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – April 2017

Barks n' Brews Party

April 27, 2017

BarkHappy Barks ‘n Brews Party at Pourworks this Sunday!

Yappy Hour at Blackfinn Ameripub

April 26, 2017

Yappy Hour at Blackfinn Ameripub this Sunday!

Bark in the Park

April 23, 2017

First 2017 Bark in the Park is on Thursday!

Unleashed Spring Fling

April 20, 2017

Unleashed’s 4th Annual Spring Fling on Sunday!

Wine Walk at Lafayette Village

April 18, 2017

Wine Walk at Lafayette Village on Thursday!

Beer Gear and Merchandise

March 29, 2017

Crank Arm Fundraiser: Dog Walk & Lunch RAFFLE TICKETS are on sale now!

The Companion March 2017

March 16, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – March 2017

The Companion February 2017

February 20, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – February 2017

Vote for Second Chance at Indy Week

February 15, 2017

Vote for Second Chance Pet Adoptions as “Best Place to Adopt a Pet”

BIG Check from Dogtopia of Raleigh

January 27, 2017

Dogtopia drops off a TON of supplies and a big ol’ check!

January 23, 2017

The Second Chance Companion – January 2017

Paws and Pours at BottleMixx

January 11, 2017

Paws and Pours at BottleMixx Tickets on Sale!

December 31, 2016

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

Welcome Home Arwen Gigi

December 29, 2016

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

December 22, 2016

Santa Visits Second Chance…And Needs Your Help!

December 16, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – December 2016

November 30, 2016

Giving Tuesday Update!

November 16, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – November 2016

The Second Chance Companion – October 2016

October 14, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – October 2016

The Companion - Sept 2016

September 28, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – September 2016

Evening of Pawsibilities

September 27, 2016

Photos and videos available from the Evening of Pawsibilities!

The Companion - August 2016

August 17, 2016

The Second Chance Companion – August 2016

January 18, 2023

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Dogs in Need of Behavioral Rehabilitation

January 4, 2022

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives PEDIGREE Foundation Grant for Hearts to Home Animal Transport Program

June 22, 2021

Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

July 25, 2019

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Second Chance Pet Adoptions

August 23, 2018

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Receives Facility Upgrade Thanks to Petco Foundation Grant

August 21, 2018

Second Chance Renews Partnerships with Sponsors, Welcomes CEI as New Sponsor

February 6, 2018

Raleigh Brewing Supports Second Chance in #BrewToTheRescue

February 3, 2018

Sponsored Pet Packages – Valentine’s Gift on Sale Now!

December 11, 2017

Sponsored Pet Packages – Holiday Gift on Sale Now!

December 5, 2017

Second Chance Elves to Wrap Your Gifts for Donation to Animals

February 7, 2017

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

Rescue Animals Supporrted

November 23, 2016

Holiday Gift Wrapping Service to Support Local Animal Rescue

Evening of Pawsibilities

September 7, 2016

“EVENING OF PAWSIBILITIES” AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS: AUCTION ITEMS NOW UNVEILED!

Evening of Pawsibilities

August 17, 2016

Now On Sale: Tickets and Raffle Tickets for 16th Annual “Evening of Pawsibilities”

June 17, 2016

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

February 15, 2016

COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP A RESCUE DOG AND HER PUPPIES

November 5, 2015

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

June 24, 2015

SECOND CHANCE PET ADOPTIONS AND SHIRLEY’S ANIMAL MINISTRY TEAMED UP WITH ATHLETES FOR ANIMALS TO RECEIVE GRANT

April 2, 2015

Second Chance Pet Adoptions and ArtSource Fine Art Gallery Present UNCONDITIONAL