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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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Meet their adoptable pets

11015 W 75th Street

Shawnee, KS 66214

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Adoptable pets at Melissa's Second Chances

We'll also keep you updated on Malibu's adoption status with email updates.
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Malibu

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Casey

Havana Brown

Female, 1 yr
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Misty 's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty

American Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rambo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rambo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Mosaic's adoption status with email updates.
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Mosaic

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Harmony Grace's adoption status with email updates.
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Harmony Grace

Blanc de Hotot

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Simon Basset's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon Basset

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Melissa's Second Chances

Heart of America Humane Society

P. O. Box 12703,
Overland Park, KS 66282

Wayward Dog Foundation

10750 El Monte St,
Overland PArk, KS 66211

Unleashed Pet Rescue & Adoption

5918 Broadmoor,
Mission, KS 66202

We'll also keep you updated on Dudley's adoption status with email updates.
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Dudley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Louis's adoption status with email updates.
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Louis

Shar Pei/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lorelai's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorelai

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Lansing, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Koe's adoption status with email updates.
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Koe

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Turducken's adoption status with email updates.
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Turducken

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Independence, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sakhla's adoption status with email updates.
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Sakhla

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Mission, KS

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