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Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

Animal rescue in Rio Rancho, NM

Second Chance Animal Rescue is an all volunteer, no-kill group relying on foster homes for the animals we rescue until a permanent home is found. At this time, we deal primarily in dogs, but we do have a couple of cats available.

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Email secondchancenm@yahoo.com
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P.O. Box 15194
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
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We'll also keep you updated on Delilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Delilah

Newfoundland/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Rio Rancho, NM
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Dweezil

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Female, Young
Rio Rancho, NM
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Fina

Corgi/Dachshund

Female, Young
Rio Rancho, NM

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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Gallup, Santa Fe

Additional adoption info

After a screening (written application) and home visit, the adoption fees for our dogs are:

Senior Dogs 6 years + $75
Mixed breed dogs over 6 months $125
Puppies under 6 months $150,
Lap dogs under 20 pounds $150,
Purebred dogs (no papers) $175,
Purebred dogs with papers $250

Adoption fee includes sterilization, microchipping, and age appropriate shots.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

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751 Salt Missions Trail, P.O. Box 875,
McIntosh, NM 87032

Jemez Valley Animal Amigos

PO Box 333,
Jemez Springs, NM 87025

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RAINBOW & STASH bonded specialneeds

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Pena Blanca, NM
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**ROSS

Australian Kelpie/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Peralta, NM
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CHEL

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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**VEGAS

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Peralta, NM
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CELESTE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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Carter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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