About Us | Second Chance Pet Adoptions

Not all heroes wear capes. Some scoop litter.

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue in Wake County, NC. Since our founding in 1987, we’ve saved over 20,000 animals in the counties around Raleigh-Durham NC and, in so doing, have made an immeasurable positive impact in our community. Together with our volunteers, donors, foster caregivers and adopters, we create second chances – and bright futures – for animals in need.

The Difference We Make and the Lives We Save

Since 1987, Second Chance Pet Adoptions has worked tirelessly to provide local homeless cats and dogs a second chance for life in a loving, happy home. We’ve made quite an impact in that time!

Look What Love Can Do

Eliza Lou

Guiness

Newt

Penny

Our Mission

Our mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are healthy or treatable in the quest to find their forever homes & engage with our community to promote responsible pet ownership – ultimately reducing future generations of homeless animals.

Our Guiding Principles

Second Chance is proud to rescue treatable animals in addition to healthy ones.
Second Chance makes a lifetime commitment to each of the animals it rescues, retaining the option of taking them back in the event the new home cannot keep them.
All rescued animals receive the medical care they need, are shown unconditional love, and are carefully matched with the best homes for their needs in order to ensure a lifetime of safety, love, and companionship.