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Melissa's Second Chances

Animal shelter in Shawnee, KS

Melissa's Second Chances is a non-profit animal shelter/rescue that strives to help find homes and refuge for animals in need of a second chance.

Contact Adoption Appointments
Email adopt@mscrescue.org
Phone (913) 364-1822
Website
Address
11015 W 75th Street
Shawnee, KS 66214
Donation Paypal.Me/mm2ndchances
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11015 W 75th Street

Shawnee, KS 66214

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Adoptable pets at Melissa's Second Chances

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Leo

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Patches

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Shawnee, KS
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Crew

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Cupcake

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
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Pixie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Runt Runt

American Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs
Shawnee, KS
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Shelter FAQs

Kansas City, the state of KS, MO, and any area someone wants to travel from in the US.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption team vets all applications prior to approval

Adoption application

https://www.mscrescue.org/adopt/adopt-app/

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Socks

Husky/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
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Data

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
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Tails

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Merriam, KS
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Chicken Nugget

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Kansas City, MO
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Locket

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Kansas City, MO
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Charlotte

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Spring Hill, KS

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