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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
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Good with dogs
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Hank

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult

Rio Rancho, NM

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(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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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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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.
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Cookie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 mos

Rio Rancho, NM

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Honeybee

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Rio Rancho, NM

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

Greyhound/Great Pyrenees

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

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 dogs
House-trained
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