Second Chance is honored to be selected as Indy Week “Best of the Triangle” finalists–in two categories! We need your help to win! Please vote for us in the categories “Best Place to Adopt a Pet” and “Best Nonprofit in Wake County” (both under Services). You can vote here until May 8!
We’re thrilled to finally show off our new kitty condos provided by the Petco Foundation! In this video, we explain how they help us take in more cats and provide the cats with a better quality of life. 
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| On May 7, we kick off our 30th anniversary celebration at Racing for Rescues! We’re getting the party started with brand new commemorative merchandise featuring our special 30th anniversary logo, seen above.
On Sale at the Merch Booth May 7:
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Free bandannas for dogs in attendance! We told ya–this will be our best Racing for Rescues yet! Don’t miss out on this event and the Family Reunion! |
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Welcome to another edition of the Companion!
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Calling all Raleigh dog lovers! It’s time to celebrate spring the BarkHappy way at the Barks ‘n Brews Party to benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions!
Grab your friendly, well-behaved, leashed pup and join BarkHappy for a pawty like no other at Pourworks! Pourworks is providing pints at half-off, and pups in attendance will have a great time participating in the treat hunt game!
Early-Bird Tickets* are $12 and include:
– FREE Day pass and bandanas from TapOut Fitness
– FREE Pawdicures from Wags Happy Dogs Grooming
– FREE doggy treats
– FREE Beer tastings from Southern Pines Brewing
– FREE Koozies and swag from Manor Six Forks apartments
– FREE Voucher for a tea at Bojangles
– Half-Price Pints at Pourworks
– FUN Treat hunt game
– Exciting raffle prizes
*Early-Bird Tickets are limited in quantity. Once they sell out, general admission is $15.
Tickets are advance purchase, online only. They are limited in number, so purchase your tickets today!
Sunday, April 30, is “National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day”! Celebrate with Blackfinn Ameripub and Second Chance Pet Adoptions!
Stop by Blackfinn and bring your furry friends for an afternoon on the patio. Enjoy drink and food specials for you and tons of treats and goodies for the pups!
We’ll be out there with adoptable animals. The animals of Second Chance will benefit from 100% of raffle ticket sales, as well as 100% of your ticket price (donation–no minimum or maximum amount). There will also be a special beverage in honor of this day and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of that beverage will benefit the animals!
Donations will be accepted day-of and online at Eventbrite.
The wildly popular Bark in the Park event is back for the game on April 27th! These games usually SELL OUT so get your tickets today!
Human tickets for the event are priced at just $7.99, plus tax.
Canine tickets are priced at $5, plus tax. Proceeds from the canine tickets will be donated to our friends at Second Chance Pet Adoptions.
Please purchase one canine ticket for each dog that will be joining you at the game. This will also provide a seat/space for your dog.
To ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience at the Bark in the Park events, please read and follow this important information:
Ticket Ordering Information:
Unleashed’s 4th Annual K9 Spring Fling Dog and Cat Fundraiser is a family-friendly celebration focused on helping local area animal rescue groups. Many rescue groups will be there, including Second Chance Pet Adoptions, along with lots of local vendors!
Don’t miss the most popular event, the largest Doggie Easter Egg Hunt around! Thousands of eggs will be filled with special prizes of various sizes, including the most sought after grand prize: 1 YEAR of premium food courtesy of Unleashed! Bring the dogs, bring the kids, bring the cats, bring some stuff to donate, or just bring yourself and hang out with us by the pond!
For pricing and more details, check out the official event page and/or the Facebook event page (and the many threads in the Discussion to learn more about the vendors and rescue groups that will be participating)!
Visit Lafayette Village for a Wine Walk in support of Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Participating merchants will be offering free wine tasting at their business from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the shops and restaurants–a great way to see all the Village has to offer–and taste some fabulous wines.
The fee to participate is $10, with proceeds going to Second Chance. Of course, you must be at least 21 years old to partake in the tastings, but all ages are welcome to shop and savor the many restaurants. The first 100 participants will receive a commemorative wine glass – so get there early!
Past Wine Walker? Bring your Lafayette Village Wine Glass with you and save $1!
This event happens rain or shine!
Our Crank Arm Fundraiser: Dog Walk & Lunch RAFFLE TICKETS are on sale now! 
? We’ve got Bose headphones 
? and Durham Bulls Baseball Club tickets 
? and a Camp Bow Wow Cary/Apex, NC basket 
? and a Crank Arm Brewing Company Brewer’s Basket 
? so take a look 
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? See the prizes and get your tickets HERE!
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