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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 Sydney Shaw's adoption status with email updates.
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Sydney Shaw

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Sinbad's adoption status with email updates.
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Sinbad

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Cheddarjack Steakburger's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheddarjack Steakburger

Chinchilla, American

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 14 yrs 4 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Kobe's adoption status with email updates.
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Kobe

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Freckle's adoption status with email updates.
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Freckle

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 11 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Melissa's Second Chances

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Something Special Castaways Rescue

Raymore, MO 64083

State Line Animal Hospital & Holistic Health

2009 West104th St,
Leawood, KS 66206

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Cress's adoption status with email updates.
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Cress

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Raytown, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jr.'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jr.

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Belton, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Beaker's adoption status with email updates.
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Beaker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Mission, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Holly Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly Berry

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Belton, MO

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