Two years ago I had to make the decision to put down my childhood cat of 20 years. A few months ago I started thinking about getting another cat, but I wasn't sure if I was ready yet. So I decided I'd give fostering a go. It didn't take long for Cherish, who I quickly
TO provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes. TO provide assistance and information to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of Second Chance Animal Shelter, Inc. TO provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs.
Results: We help over 40,000 pets a year through adoption, low cost spay/neuter, veterinary hospitals that provided subsidized rates for those that qualify to ensure pets can stay in their homes, educational outreach in schools, special programs such as Project Good Dog for training of behaviorally needy pets, and a pet food pantry.
Target demographics: animals in need
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 49,000 pets in need
Geographic areas served: Massachusetts
Programs: adoptions, low cost spay/neuter, veterinary care, vaccine clinics, and more.
Two years ago I had to make the decision to put down my childhood cat of 20 years. A few months ago I started thinking about getting another cat, but I wasn't sure if I was ready yet. So I decided I'd give fostering a go. It didn't take long for Cherish, who I quickly renamed Churro, to weasel her way into my heart. After a few weeks with her, I knew I was going to be a foster fail and I eventually adopted her. I'll be forever grateful for Second Chance for helping me find my favorite adventure buddy.
