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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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11015 W 75th Street

Shawnee, KS 66214

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Adoptable pets at Melissa's Second Chances

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Bissell

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Mabel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Apple

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Ajax

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Remy

Boxer/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 11 mos
Shawnee, KS
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Ace

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Shawnee, KS
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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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Ocean

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
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Kinley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Atchison, KS
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Alva

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Overland Park, KS
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Jaz

Hound (Unknown Type)/Boxer

Male, Adult
Raytown, MO
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Hunky Dory

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Kansas City, MO
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Quiggley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Rayville, MO

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