Second Chance Animal Rescue

Second Chance Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit, pro-life, community-based registered charity that is run by vet professionals, animal-loving volunteers and foster carers. Operating since 2008, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs and cats in need from pounds and private home surrenders. We are proud to say that we have rescued and rehomed over 13,000 pets to date.
Established in 2008 we support disadvantaged pet owners by providing free food and medical support to the pets of owners struggling financially. We also offer desexing programs within our community, provide education on responsible pet ownership and provide a safe home for the pets of people escaping domestic violence until they can be reunited.

SCAR has a foster care network with over 300 local homes caring for animals not ready for adoption, has hundreds of volunteers assisting at our Shelter in Craigieburn and at our events and over 73,000 Facebook supporters.

We fulfil this mission through the following services and functions:
– Adoptions/rehoming rescue animals,
– Sourcing foster carers for animals brought to the shelter,
– Community training and education on responsible pet ownership
– Advocating for desexing, microchipping and vaccinating pets
– Medical procedures and emergency surgeries via our Animal Hospital to the general public
– Cat boarding
– Last litter Program desexing campaign
– Dog Grooming
– Puppy School
– Outreach programs offering free pet care and procedures to those who cannot afford to look after their animals
dog behavioural training
– Safe House for Pets Program to support pet owners escaping violence
– Doga and Meowga pet yoga
– Free Pet Food Pantry and pet food distribution via our human services partners and pick up at the shelter whenever needed

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