Welcome

Regular Open Adoption Hours:
FRIDAY   1 - 5pm
SATURDAY  12 - 5pm
SUNDAY  1 - 5pm
Call 660-882-5050 
for more information

10 minutes West of Columbia at I-70 exit 111
24687 Highway 179
Directions - Take I-70 West,
Go over the Missouri bridge
Take Exit 111 (Wooldridge/Overton)
Go Left, go 1/2 mile and look for our big sign on the right-
"Home of Columbia Second Chance"

Please direct all press inquiries to
Valerie Chaffin, Executive Director, at 573-355-1414.

Animals at Adoption Center

CATS: Freddy, Navi, Primrose, Katniss, Wilbur, Holly, Hansel, Micro, Sophia, Boomer, Miss Chi Chi, Benny, Roy, Dommy Salami, Granger, Ozzie, Sweet Pea, Lacey, Perry, Einstein, Skyy, Hiawatha, Leo, Sienna, Patches, Billie Jo, Lucky Girl, Dottie, Merry, Miyachi, Sydney Daisy, Nikki, Lil Sis, Fur Elise, Ludwig, Grayson, Lucs, Petey
DOGS: 
Fri, May 18th 1-5 at AC:  Emily, Hermione, Spencer (sm. Chi/Border Collie/Boston x), Rooster and Rennie (senior Cockers)
Sat, May 19th 12-5 at AC:  Dilly, Catahoula x (11 m.o. female), Lollipop (JRT/Beagle x, less than 1 y.o. female), Twitch, Bandit (Beagle), Sasha (Pitbull), Tito (puppy), Hermione (Pit pup)
Sat, May 19th 12-4 at PETCO:  Finn, Smokey
Sun, May 20th 1-5 at AC:  Finn, Spencer (sm. Chi/Border Collie/Boston x), Rooster and Rennie (senior Cockers)
Sun, May 20th 12-4 at Columbia Mall (Target wing):  Hermione

Animals with Special Needs


If you are a nurturing type of person,
check out our selection of animals
with special needs. These animals
need loving care from special diets to
help with their shyness. See more...


Pet Advice

Cat Behavior Tips
Dog Behavior Tips
General Pet Care Issues

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Adoption and Fundraiser Event



Online Adoption Applications



Quick Launch       
How it Works: CSC Adoption Process
Frequently Asked Questions by Adopters
Foster Form
Volunteer Orientation Manual
Paws in the Park
Volunteer Recruitment Flyer
Cost of "Free" Kittens
CSC Admin


Lost & Found Pets


Newsletter Archive

Spring 2010 Rescue Times
Summer 2010 Rescue Times
Winter 2009 Rescue Times
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News and Features

KMIZ Pet of the Week!
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Front Page News

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