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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

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Adoptable pets at Melissa's Second Chances

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

Siamese

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

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 2 yrs
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Minerva's adoption status with email updates.
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Minerva

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Crew's adoption status with email updates.
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Crew

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Shar Pei

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Nina Winchester's adoption status with email updates.
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Nina Winchester

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
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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Pleasant Valley, MO 64068

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 11 mos
Mission, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Pidgey's adoption status with email updates.
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Pidgey

Pigeon

Female
Grandview, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Polo's adoption status with email updates.
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Polo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Calico

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Independence, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Olive's adoption status with email updates.
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Olive

Border Terrier

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

Coonhound/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Paola, KS

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