Foster. Adopt. Educate.
At Second Chance, we make families. Founded in 1985, we are the largest animal rescue group in mid-Missouri. With just two staff members and more than 100 volunteers, we play matchmaker to more than 700 animals each year.
Stop by and see us one weekend at our Adoption Center just west of Columbia or at one of our many adoption events around the area; we might just have your new family member waiting for you! Learn more about us and our mission.
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Join our email mailing list today for news on events, animals and what is happening at Second Chance! http://eepurl.com/gwuu-5
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Second Fridays with Second Chance
Join us the second Friday of each month to meet some of our adoptables! We have cats at the Columbia Mall in the Dillard’s wing and dogs at the Columbia Petsmart, 6pm-8pm, Upcoming dates: November 9th December 14th
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Paws in the Park Sponsorship
We are very excited to announce the 16th Annual Paws in the Park! The event is now one day on Saturday, September 21st, at Stephens Lake Park from 12pm -7pm. As you know, Second Chance’s mission is to rescue and rehome homeless pets in our community. Our Adopt Foster...
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24687 Highway 179
Boonville, MO 65233
Saturday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
