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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.

Contact
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P.O. Box 15194
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
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Adoptable pets at Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

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Delilah

Newfoundland/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Rio Rancho, NM
Adopted
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Dweezil

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Female, Young
Rio Rancho, NM
Adopted
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Fina

Corgi/Dachshund

Female, Young
Rio Rancho, NM

Rescue FAQs

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.

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

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 66633, 505-275-7283,
Albuquerque, NM 87193

ACDink

PO Box 8946,
Albuquerque, NM 87198

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ANGELOV

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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JAGGER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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Pedro T

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Santa Fe, NM
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**BOWSER

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Young
Peralta, NM
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ORLOK

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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SWEETIE

American Bulldog/Basset Hound

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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