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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 Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 14 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Jupiter's adoption status with email updates.
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Jupiter

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Colin Bridgerton's adoption status with email updates.
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Colin Bridgerton

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 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
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy Mae

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 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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We'll also keep you updated on Magi Lune's adoption status with email updates.
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Magi Lune

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Willy's adoption status with email updates.
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Willy

Border Collie

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

Alaskan Klee Kai

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Kansas City, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Sailor's adoption status with email updates.
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Sailor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lenexa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Tatiana's adoption status with email updates.
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Tatiana

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Kansas City, MO

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