COLUMBIA SECOND CHANCE

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Welcome to Mid-Missouri’s Largest Animal Rescue Group

Foster, Adopt, Educate

At Second Chance, we make families. We’re a privately-funded animal rescue organization dedicated to rehoming animals and supporting relationships between people and pets. We do this through acts of rescue, adoption and education. We’re always striving to increase the number of animals we help every year, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing staff, donors, volunteers and foster families.

MORE ABOUT US

Get Involved

VOLUNTEER

The opportunities for our volunteers are endless. If you have a heart for animals and the time to give, we would love your help caring for our animals, working in our adoption center, staffing events and advocating for Second Chance.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE

We are a privately funded, 501c3 nonprofit corporation. To support our mission of rescuing animals, you can make a secure donation on our website or help supply items like food, collars and cleaning products through our Amazon Wishlist.

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EVENTS

Our events are a great way to get involved in the community and spread the word about Second Chance. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with local organizations and show off our adoptable animals! We hope you’ll join us soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Foster a Pet with Second Chance

Our Animal Rescue Relies Heavily on Foster Families

Second Chance wouldn’t be possible without foster families. In fact, all of our adoptable dogs and over 70% of our cats reside in foster care. Fostering is so important because it gives our animals the opportunity to learn how to be part of a family before moving on to their forever homes. We will work closely with you to find the right foster match. All you have to do is open your heart and home, and we will take care of the rest!

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Meet our new adoptable pets and help spread the word.

Did you adopt a pet from Second Chance? Join our Facebook Alumni Group to stay connected!

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