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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 Romeo's adoption status with email updates.
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Romeo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Candy Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy Cane

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Paddington's adoption status with email updates.
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Paddington

Chinchilla, American

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

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 2 yrs
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bagheera Panther's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagheera Panther

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
Mission, KS
We'll also keep you updated on A110329's adoption status with email updates.
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A110329

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Lee's Summit, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Esmeray's adoption status with email updates.
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Esmeray

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nosey's adoption status with email updates.
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Nosey

Tabby

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Vegas's adoption status with email updates.
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Vegas

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 6 mos
Spring Hill, KS

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