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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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Address
P.O. Box 15194
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
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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)

Justice Great Dane Rescue

PO Box 65189,
Albuquerque, NM 87193

ACAT (Albuquerque Cat Action Team)

P.O. Box 51683,
Albuquerque, NM 87181

Pick of the Pound, Inc.

P.O. Box 2702,
Los Lunas, NM 87031

We'll also keep you updated on Tillie [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tillie [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
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TOBY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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BOY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Santa Fe, NM
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jeff

Pug

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM
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Maltese baby

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Albuquerque, NM
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Needs Home Fast
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55755076

Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Los Lunas, NM

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