{"id":18099,"date":"2019-12-11T21:11:35","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T21:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.secondchanceanimals.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=18099"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:43:51","slug":"about-the-organization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/about-the-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-LDsTC1E8X tatsu-section  tatsu-section-custom-height tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class = \"tatsu-custom-height-wrap\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"120px 0px 120px 0px \"}' data-padding-top='120px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-qmsvTidKiE\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-_qR5uxj_2-\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-MzgV4Lk_Vw  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-MzgV4Lk_Vw.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-MzgV4Lk_Vw .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"h1animalheadings\">About Second Chance<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_qR5uxj_2-.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-_qR5uxj_2-.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-_qR5uxj_2- > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_qR5uxj_2- > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_qR5uxj_2- > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_qR5uxj_2- > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-section-background{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/harley-portrait.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: fixed;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-bg-blur{background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: fixed;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 120px 0px 120px 0px ;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-section-overlay{background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-custom-height-wrap{align-items: center;min-height: 60vh;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-section-background{background-position: top center;}.tatsu-LDsTC1E8X .tatsu-bg-blur{background-position: top center;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-31brvClU4u tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 17px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-2JKkzQgm9d\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HFdmPBdqd\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Gy4R98R76  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Gy4R98R76.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-Gy4R98R76 .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<h2><strong>About Second Chance Animal Services, Inc.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><em>Everyone deserves the love of a pet and every pet deserves love.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Mn5Sbl_s-  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Mn5Sbl_s-.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-Mn5Sbl_s- .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999.\u00a0 Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need.\u00a0 Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all.\u00a0 Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Last year Second Chance helped over 64,000 pets live better lives through full-service veterinary care, spay\/neuter services, adoption services, community &#038; educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry.\u00a0 Second Chance is a 501c3 tax exempt organization &#8211; EIN: 04-3490671<\/p>\n<p><strong>EIN: 04-3490671<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-Hykl84r-9   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode largebtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/impact\/\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"LEARN HOW WE HELP OVER 64,000 PETS IN A YEAR\" data-gdpr-atts={} >LEARN HOW WE HELP OVER 64,000 PETS IN A YEAR<\/a><style>.tatsu-Hykl84r-9 .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(106,44,145,1);color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-Hykl84r-9 .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(229,143,94,1);color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HFdmPBdqd.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-HFdmPBdqd.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-HFdmPBdqd > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HFdmPBdqd > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HFdmPBdqd > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HFdmPBdqd > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HFdmPBdqd.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HFdmPBdqd.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HFdmPBdqd.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-three-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-6ExFWTlDjM\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-column-empty tatsu-one-fourth tatsu-hide-mobile tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-JGDoIrnqN\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-JGDoIrnqN.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}.tatsu-JGDoIrnqN.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-JGDoIrnqN > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-JGDoIrnqN > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-JGDoIrnqN > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-JGDoIrnqN > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-JGDoIrnqN.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-JGDoIrnqN.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-JGDoIrnqN.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-video tatsu-youtube-wrap tatsu-nBOsENdLt   \" ><div class = \"be-video-embed be-embed-placeholder\"><div class = \"be-youtube-embed\" data-video-id = \"f4WxgMwp15A\" data-autoplay = \"0\" data-loop = \"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0jz3YH_HGy.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-column-empty tatsu-one-fourth tatsu-hide-mobile tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-6juDKCBRp4\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-6juDKCBRp4.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}.tatsu-6juDKCBRp4.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-6juDKCBRp4 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-6juDKCBRp4 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-6juDKCBRp4 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-6juDKCBRp4 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-6juDKCBRp4.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-6juDKCBRp4.tatsu-column{width: 25%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-6juDKCBRp4.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-31brvClU4u.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(64,169,217,1);}.tatsu-31brvClU4u .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 17px 0px;}.tatsu-31brvClU4u .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-31brvClU4u > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-31brvClU4u > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-31brvClU4u .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-SkeGfASnK tatsu-section    tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"36px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='36px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-BklxGfAB2Y\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rkWlMzArhK\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-r1SwzRS3t  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-r1SwzRS3t.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Core Values<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-r1MezMRrhK   \" ><style>.tatsu-r1MezMRrhK .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 70%;text-align: left;}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 38px; color: #ffffff;\">Teamwork ~ Compassion &#038; Understanding ~ Efficiency ~ Innovation<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rkWlMzArhK.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rkWlMzArhK.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-rkWlMzArhK > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkWlMzArhK > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkWlMzArhK > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkWlMzArhK > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-SkeGfASnK.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(64,169,217,1);}.tatsu-SkeGfASnK .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 36px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-SkeGfASnK > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SkeGfASnK > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-WrbSTDFBQ7\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-GcWhTIwtw\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-JbgMvaFUt  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-JbgMvaFUt.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}.tatsu-JbgMvaFUt .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"h2animalheadings\">Awards and Honors<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>            <div  class = \"tatsu-media-carousel tatsu-module clearfix  tatsu-BJv5Pe3PF\" >\n                <style>.tatsu-BJv5Pe3PF .tatsu-carousel-col{padding: 0 15px;}.tatsu-BJv5Pe3PF .tatsu-carousel{margin: 0 -15px;}.tatsu-BJv5Pe3PF .tatsu-carousel-col-inner{height: 200px;}.tatsu-BJv5Pe3PF{margin: 0px 0px 30px 0px;}<\/style>                <div class 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\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Super60.jpg\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide tatsu-carousel-col\">\n                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide-inner tatsu-carousel-col-inner\">\n                                                                                        <img class = \"tatsu-carousel-img tatsu-carousel-img-lazy-load\" alt = \"\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PCI_Grantee-Badge_REL-01.png\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide 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\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PACT-LogoTag-Color.jpg\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide tatsu-carousel-col\">\n                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide-inner tatsu-carousel-col-inner\">\n                                                                                        <img class = \"tatsu-carousel-img tatsu-carousel-img-lazy-load\" alt = \"\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charities-24-2219053_Adoption-Partner-Badge_US_BRONZE.png\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide tatsu-carousel-col\">\n                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide-inner tatsu-carousel-col-inner\">\n                                                                                        <img class = \"tatsu-carousel-img tatsu-carousel-img-lazy-load\" alt = \"\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pet-Plates.png\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide tatsu-carousel-col\">\n                                    <div class = \"tatsu-media-slide-inner tatsu-carousel-col-inner\">\n                                                                                        <img class = \"tatsu-carousel-img tatsu-carousel-img-lazy-load\" alt = \"\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/250249-NoKillBadge24-Gray-dc.png\" \/>\n                                                                           <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-b25-PCHhTL\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-wC6CQGl5H\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rY5GBlaP2  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rY5GBlaP2.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Voted Top Non-Profit on greatnonprofits.org 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Voted Best of Central MA for Veterinarian 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Voted Best of Central MA for Pet Grooming Company 2025, 2024<\/li>\n<li>Voted Best of Central MA for Nonprofit 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Voted Best of Central MA for Pet Services 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Voted Reader Raves Best Veterinary Clinic 2022<\/li>\n<li>Bronze Medal PetSmart Charities Adoption Partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-wC6CQGl5H.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-wC6CQGl5H.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-wC6CQGl5H > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-wC6CQGl5H > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-wC6CQGl5H > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-wC6CQGl5H > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-wC6CQGl5H.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-wC6CQGl5H.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-wC6CQGl5H.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-2M545bvwT  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-2M545bvwT.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (fka Guidestar.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Humane World for Animals Emergency Partner since 2010<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">ASPCA Emergency Placement Partner since 2013<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Best Friends No-Kill Award with a 99% Save Rate<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Pets for Life Designated Organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li>PetSmart Charities Access to Care Accelerator Grantee<\/li>\n<li>Super 60 Non-Profit 2025, 2024, 2023 Award &#8211; Springfield Regional Chamber<\/li>\n<li>PACT Organization\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-IbS-mQBdfY.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-GcWhTIwtw.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-GcWhTIwtw.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-GcWhTIwtw > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-GcWhTIwtw > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-GcWhTIwtw > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-GcWhTIwtw > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-GcWhTIwtw.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-GcWhTIwtw.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-GcWhTIwtw.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-5HYGYyDZtj .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-nRdN5defdk tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-pKmhDtdibr\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Iam3x_uNq\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-QBhuO5ebSJ  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-QBhuO5ebSJ.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-QBhuO5ebSJ .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"h2animalheadings\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n<p>Second Chance Animal Shelter will be a model shelter, addressing the issues of pet over-population, suffering and abuse and the euthanizing of healthy adoptable animals locally, state wide, nationally and internationally, by providing services and programs that focus on the root causes of these issues. We will be the exemplary animal welfare organization, executing exceptional business practices and offering cutting edge services and programs that establish Second Chance as the model to revolutionize animal welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Iam3x_uNq.tatsu-column{width: 37%;}.tatsu-Iam3x_uNq.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-Iam3x_uNq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Iam3x_uNq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Iam3x_uNq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Iam3x_uNq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Iam3x_uNq.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Iam3x_uNq.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Iam3x_uNq.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-xTvstC_Uor\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-VScaEHw6d  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-VScaEHw6d.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-VScaEHw6d .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"h2animalheadings\">Donor Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p><strong>We Respect Our Donor\u2019s Privacy<\/strong> Second Chance Animal Services has a deep commitment to the privacy of our donors.\u00a0 Whether the donation is in-kind or financial, we will not sell, share or trade our donors\u2019 names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of any other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Second Chance Animal Services, both online and offline, or on any platform of payment.\u00a0\u00a0To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors\u2019 information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation. We use industry standard safeguards to protect your information. Many donors use credit cards for donations. We protect the security of credit card transactions through the companies we use to process credit card transactions, those companies use encryption and other appropriate security measures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-xTvstC_Uor.tatsu-column{width: 63%;}.tatsu-xTvstC_Uor.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-xTvstC_Uor > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-xTvstC_Uor > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-xTvstC_Uor > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-xTvstC_Uor > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-xTvstC_Uor.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-xTvstC_Uor.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-xTvstC_Uor.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-nRdN5defdk.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(64,169,217,1);}.tatsu-nRdN5defdk .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-nRdN5defdk .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-nRdN5defdk > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-nRdN5defdk > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-nRdN5defdk .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-CntlT-Xp3Y\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu--Hsu5jEBW\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-63e8Gvzcj  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-63e8Gvzcj.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}.tatsu-63e8Gvzcj .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}<\/style>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Ko1G84SBg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Ko1G84SBg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 70%;text-align: center;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-Ko1G84SBg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 70%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-Ko1G84SBg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style>\n<p>To provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes.<\/p>\n<p>To provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs.<\/p>\n<p>To support a healthy pet community and responsible animal husbandry by providing reasonably cost general veterinary services,<br \/>as well as low\/no cost general veterinary services to those unable to afford care for their pets.<\/p>\n<p>To provide low\/no cost general veterinary services to animal control agencies, animal shelters and rescues.<\/p>\n<p>To establish cross-referral networks with local \u201cfor profit\u201d veterinary doctors and clinics.<\/p>\n<p>To provide assistance and information to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of Second Chance Animal Services, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu--Hsu5jEBW.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu--Hsu5jEBW.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu--Hsu5jEBW > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu--Hsu5jEBW > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu--Hsu5jEBW > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu--Hsu5jEBW > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu--Hsu5jEBW.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu--Hsu5jEBW.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu--Hsu5jEBW.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(242,243,248,1);}.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-7rOf4hyhQ6 .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-xnPw6OE65- tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-three-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-xC-snhuoc5\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-H-bPnL6kD\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-IJBGAM18L  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-IJBGAM18L.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4>Our Annual Report<\/h4>\n<p>Want to know more about how we help to save lives? Read our annual reports. \u00a0Learn about the many programs and services that help us to save so many lives each year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-Annual-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2023-Annual-Report.pdf\">2023 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2022-Annual-Report-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2021-Annual-Report.pdf\">2021 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2020-Second-Chance-Annual-Report.pdf\">2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2019-Annual-Report-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-Annual-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2017-Annual-Report-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Annual-Report-2016-web-version-pdf-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Annual-Report-2015-Second-Chance-Animal-Shelter-emailable-version.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Annual-Report-2014-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H-bPnL6kD.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-H-bPnL6kD.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-H-bPnL6kD > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H-bPnL6kD > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H-bPnL6kD > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H-bPnL6kD > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H-bPnL6kD.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H-bPnL6kD.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H-bPnL6kD.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-mvRfdels2  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-mvRfdels2.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4>Adoption Center Statistics<\/h4>\n<p>To view our yearly adoption center statistics, click on the links below.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud to say that we have a 100% live release rate! \u00a0No adoptable pet is ever euthanized for space or for a treatable medical condition. \u00a0You can see our statistics here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Asilomar-Statistics-2025.docx.pdf\">2025 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2024.pdf\">2024 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2023-Asilomar-Statistics.pdf\">2023 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2022.pdf\">2022 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2021.pdf\">2021 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2020.pdf\">2020 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Asilomar-Statistics-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2018-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2017-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2016-pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Asilomar-Statistics-2015-pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Asilomar Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ga0MzGpu4x.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-_2uim8oRE8\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-23RkxQYna  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-23RkxQYna.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4>Financial Information<\/h4>\n<p>Second Chance strives to be a sustainable non-profit that will have the ability to provide vital services for many years to come. \u00a0Donor dollars are important to this mission. Therefore, we have a 100% transparency policy. All of our information is available to donors on this website. \u00a0More detailed information is also available on our profile on Guidestar.org where we have received the highest rating of Platinum.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-990-Tax-Return.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 990 Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-Independent-Audited-Financial-Statements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2023-990-Tax-Return.pdf\">2023 990 Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2023-Independent-Audited-Financial-Statement.pdf\">2023 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2022-990-Tax-Return.pdf\">2022 990 Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2022-Independent-Audited-Financial-Statements.pdf\">2022 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2021-SCAS-Form-990.pdf\">2021 990 Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Second-Chance-Audited-Financials-2021.pdf\">2021 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020-990-Tax-Returns-.pdf\">2020 990 Tax Returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020-Audited-Financial-Statements-Second-Chance-Animal-Services-Inc..pdf\">2020 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2019-990.pdf\">2019 990 Tax Returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2019-Financial-Statements-Second-Chance.pdf\">2019 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2018-990.pdf\">2018 990 Tax Returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Audited-Financial-Statements-2018.pdf\">2018 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Form-990-2017.pdf\">2017 990 Tax Returns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Audited-Financial-Statements-2017-1.pdf\">2017 Independent Audited Financial Statements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_2uim8oRE8.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-_2uim8oRE8.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-_2uim8oRE8 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_2uim8oRE8 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_2uim8oRE8 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_2uim8oRE8 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_2uim8oRE8.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_2uim8oRE8.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_2uim8oRE8.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-J7E3CypFrA\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-0mF-gEiz6\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-qth5W3MnY  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-qth5W3MnY.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4>Board of Directors<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Chairman of the Board:<\/strong>\u00a0Joseph Blancato Sr.<\/p>\n<p><strong>President:<\/strong> Sheryl Blancato (founder)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Robert White, Esq.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Rebecca Austin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Sara Gasparrini<\/p>\n<p><strong>Member:<\/strong> Heather Gablaski<\/p>\n<p><strong>Member:<\/strong> Amy Mullen Thornton<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0mF-gEiz6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-0mF-gEiz6.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-0mF-gEiz6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0mF-gEiz6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0mF-gEiz6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-0mF-gEiz6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0mF-gEiz6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0mF-gEiz6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-0mF-gEiz6.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-IVo45hkSO  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-IVo45hkSO.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4>Key Management Personnel<\/h4>\n<p><strong>CEO &#038; Executive Director:<\/strong> Sheryl Blancato, CAWA, CFRE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chief Development Officer:<\/strong> Lindsay Doray, CFRE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Director:<\/strong> Dr. Ashley Raymond<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vice President of Veterinary Operations:<\/strong> Amanda Normandin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Animal Relocation Director:<\/strong> Wendy Hall<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marketing Director:<\/strong> Diane Tillotson, CFRE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1Q3_u1Fc  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-S1Q3_u1Fc.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44827 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cfre-certification-badge-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cfre-certification-badge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cfre-certification-badge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cfre-certification-badge-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cfre-certification-badge.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44829 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aawa_9c1074883d930bc251e3ca6096234504.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aawa_9c1074883d930bc251e3ca6096234504.jpg 349w, https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aawa_9c1074883d930bc251e3ca6096234504-329x50.jpg 329w, https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aawa_9c1074883d930bc251e3ca6096234504-50x8.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-zx-Y-3wW0F.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-xnPw6OE65- .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-xnPw6OE65- .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-xnPw6OE65- > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-xnPw6OE65- > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-xnPw6OE65- .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-S1W__8zDed tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-H1gu_LGPlu\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HJ__UGwe_\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rydoUMwgd  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rydoUMwgd.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Second Chance Nondiscrimination Policy<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Second Chance Animal Services\u00a0does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; ancestry; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; marital status, gender identity or expression; age (over 40) ; differing abilities or handicap; citizenship status; service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law\u00a0in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. 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