Learn about the ways we save lives.
Second Chance Pet Adoptions serves local cats and dogs through several impactful programs.
Local Adoption Program
Through our local adoption program, Second Chance has saved thousands of local cats and dogs and our impact continues to grow. Every adoption is a life transformed – a once-homeless cat or dog is brought to safety, love, and a family of their own.
Our adopters don’t just give an animal a second chance; they open space for another in need, creating a community wide ripple of hope. These rescued pets become loyal companions, bringing joy to their new families while reminding us of the power of compassion. Together, we’re working toward a future where no animal is left behind.
How You Can Help
Dog Transport Program
Our Dog Transport Program, established in 2017, allows us to save more local dogs by transporting them to partner rescues in other states that have space, resources and demand for adoption. Most of our dogs are transported by car but some have taken flight in partnership with caring private pilots. Each dog receives a medical examination and key vaccinations before transport and is spayed/neutered and further cared for afterwards.
Our impact is profound and continues to grow as we continue to expand our partnerships with ever more out-of-state rescues.
How You Can Help
Spay/Neuter Outreach Program
Through our Spay/Neuter Community Outreach Program, we disrupt the heartbreaking cycle of animal overpopulation by providing access to low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter care. Partnering with communities across eight mostly rural counties, we have prevented tens of thousands of unwanted litters to reduce homelessness and euthanasia. Each surgery is a compassionate act that saves future generations of animals, ensuring a kinder, more humane future where every pet has a chance to thrive.
How You Can Help
If you own an unaltered cat or dog, PLEASE discuss spaying/neutering with your vet and schedule the procedure!
If cost is an issue, several resources exist in the area to provide you with assistance:
- Five County Spay Neuter Clinic (Zebulon): fivecountyspayneuter.com
- Safe Care Spay Neuter Clinic (Raleigh): safecareclinic.org
- Saving Lives Spay/Neuter Clinic (Raleigh): spcawake.org
- Kitty Clip and Pit Stop vouchers (Wake County): friendsofwakeanimals.org
- JoCo Pets vouchers (Johnston, Harnett, Wayne counties): jcapl.org
- SNIF vouchers (Franklin, Granville, Wake counties): www.pawsforlifenc.org/spay-neuter-snif
Heartworm Treatment Program
Heartworms are a parasitic infestation of worms that live in the infected animal’s cardiovascular system, damaging its organs over time or even causing death. Heartworms can be easily avoided by monthly preventative treatments. Infected dogs can be cured through a course of medication. Second Chance is committed to rescuing dogs regardless of heartworm status and administers treatment as needed to return infected dogs to good health despite the considerable cost.
