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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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Canelo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Daisy Mae

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Sister

American Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Shawnee, KS
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Holly

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Female, 1 yr
Shawnee, KS
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Abby

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Nova

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Shawnee, KS
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  • 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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Nala (Mama)

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Overland Park, KS
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Loki

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 14 yrs 2 mos
Spring Hill, KS
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Big Boy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Spring Hill, KS
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Pimento

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
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Locket

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Kansas City, MO
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Ludo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Lansing, KS

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