Second Chance Pet Adoptions in Raleigh, North Carolina
About Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is an animal shelter in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1992. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Dog Warriors Rescue, about 2.5 mi away.
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35.78871, -78.72475
What Second Chance Pet Adoptions does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Dog Warriors Rescue515 E Chatham St, Cary, NCAnimal rescue2.5 mi
- Cary Animal Services120 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NCAnimal control3.1 mi
- Cat Angels Pet Adoption959 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NCAnimal shelter3.5 mi
- Carolina Border Collie Rescue1391 Kildaire Farm Rd PMB 1001, Cary, NCAnimal rescue3.8 mi
- Independent Adoption Center4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200 Ofc 4, Raleigh, NCAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- Cat Angels Pet Adoptions509 James Jackson Ave, Cary, NCAnimal shelter4.9 mi
- SPCA of Wake County200 Petfinder Ln, Raleigh, NCSPCA5.5 mi
- Saving Lives Spay Neuter Clinic - A Program of the SPCA of Wake County300 Petfinder Ln, Raleigh, NCSPCA5.5 mi
- SPCA of Wake County - Resource Center300 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NCSPCA5.5 mi
- Town and Country Animal Care Center2010 N Salem St, Apex, NCAnimal shelter6.8 mi
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Where is Second Chance Pet Adoptions located?
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is at 6003 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 in Wake County.
What are the hours of Second Chance Pet Adoptions?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (919) 851-8404 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Second Chance Pet Adoptions?
Start on secondchancenc.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Second Chance Pet Adoptions?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Second Chance Pet Adoptions tax-deductible?
Second Chance Pet Adoptions matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 56-1671883), with reported annual revenue of about $1,026,194. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.