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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Melissa's Second Chances

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Clove's adoption status with email updates.
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Clove

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Paco's adoption status with email updates.
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Paco

Domestic Longhair

Male, 9 yrs
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Lilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilah

Domestic Longhair

Female, 9 yrs
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Juno's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Melissa's Second Chances

Siamese Rescue of Kansas

212 E. Main St.,
Meriden, KS 66512

Keeshond Lovers United

212 Highway 40,
Lecompton, KS 66050

Raymore Animal Control

1023 S Madison Street,
Raymore, MO 64083

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

Husky/Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Lansing, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Miabella's adoption status with email updates.
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Miabella

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly Purrton's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly Purrton

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Spring Hill, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Juliet's adoption status with email updates.
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Juliet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Merriam, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Kugel's adoption status with email updates.
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Kugel

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Lansing, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Karma's adoption status with email updates.
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Karma

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Lansing, KS

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