Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

Animal rescue in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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P.O. Box 15194, Rio Rancho, NM 87174

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Adoptable Pets at Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

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Ellie Mae

Chihuahua

Female, Adult

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Hank

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Bernie

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

Rescue FAQs

Second Chance Animal Rescue is an all volunteer, no-kill group relying on foster homes for the animals we rescue until a permanent home is found. At this time, we deal primarily in dogs, but we do have a couple of cats available.
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Gallup, Santa Fe

Additional adoption info

After a screening (written application) and home visit, the adoption fees for our dogs are:

Senior Dogs 6 years + $75
Mixed breed dogs over 6 months $125
Puppies under 6 months $150,
Lap dogs under 20 pounds $150,
Purebred dogs (no papers) $175,
Purebred dogs with papers $250

Adoption fee includes sterilization, microchipping, and age appropriate shots.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)

Pet-a-Bulls, Inc.

PO Box 1703, Albuquerque, NM 87103

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 66633, Albuquerque, NM 87193

Doberman Rescue of NM

6226 Roadrunner Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Peanut

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Peaches

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos

Rio Rancho, NM

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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James

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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