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Second Chance Animal Center

Animal shelter in Arlington, VT

We are a private, non-profit shelter located in Southern Vermont. We provide shelter for unwanted cats and dogs. We also provide spay/neuter assitance to those in financial need.

Contact —
Email info@2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Phone (802) 375-2898
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Address
1779 VT Route 7A
Arlington, VT 05250
Donation Donation can be made from our website
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1779 VT Route 7A

Arlington, VT 05250

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Second Chance Animal Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Domestic Longhair

Male, Senior
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Pippy's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippy

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Lacy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Max

Border Collie

Female Adult
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Morgan's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Morgan

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Senior
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby

Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Arlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Aura's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Aura

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Arlington, VT
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Bennington County, Vermont, and surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

When you see an animal in our kennel or cattery that you are interested in, we will ask that you complete some paperwork (our "Adoption Application"). This paperwork must be completed first in order to minimize stress for you and the animals. Our process includes asking questions: asking for veterinary references-particularly when you have other animals at home. This is simply to protect the health of adoption candidates and the pets you already have.

You will have a counseling session with one of our knowledgeable staff members who will fill you in on the history and needs of that animal, and his feeding and exercise requirements. You can ask your counselor any questions about spaying or neutering, housetraining, obedience training, scratching (in cats), veterinary care, how to deal with fleas and ticks, and anything else you can think of.

If you are approved to adopt, you will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. This fee covers spaying or neutering, and the veterinary care, deworming and vaccines your pet has received at the shelter.

You can find the Adopter's Profile on our website.

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Brattleboro, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Hagrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Hagrid

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Menands, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu Lemon (Spirit Cat)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu Lemon (Spirit Cat)

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Swanzey, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Sarge's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarge

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Clifton Park, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Garfunkel's adoption status with email updates.
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Garfunkel

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Troy, NY
We'll also keep you updated on QUEEN PHAEDRA's adoption status with email updates.
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QUEEN PHAEDRA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
Brattleboro, VT

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