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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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Smokey

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Derek

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Juno

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Huey

Bichon Frise/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 11 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Bella

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
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George Jefferson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Shawnee, KS
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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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Olathe Animal Shelter

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Adam

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 mos
Overland Park, KS
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Bernie

Bernese Mountain Dog/American Bulldog

Male, Young
Raytown, MO
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Timber Sue

Rottweiler/Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Peculiar, MO
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Yoshi

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Overland Park, KS
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Beau

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Atchison, KS
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Lennon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Kansas City, MO

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