Second Chance Urges Community to Consider Pet Adoption as Shelter Remains Full

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is calling on the community to help pets in need by adopting now. With adoptions slowing and pet surrenders rising, the Second Chance Adoption Center is full, leaving some pets waiting behind the scenes for a space to begin their search for a forever home. The nonprofit is also welcoming new fosters to help care for shelter pets.

“Our adoption center is filled with wonderful pets ready for loving homes, but until they find families, we can’t bring in more pets who need us,” said Sheryl Blancato, CEO of Second Chance. “Right now, we have pets waiting in areas not open to the public, simply because there isn’t enough space. Every adoption not only changes the life of one pet, but it also makes room for another pet to start their journey to a better life. Recently, we had to turn down a transport of pets from overcrowded southern shelters because space hasn’t opened quickly enough.”

Second Chance is a no-kill shelter with a more than 99% save rate. Whether it takes days, weeks, or even months, every pet receives the care, time, and attention it needs to find a loving home.

To encourage more adoptions, Second Chance is reminding the public that its adoption center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. The Thursday-evening hours, which have been quieter, offer an ideal opportunity for adopters to meet pets in a more relaxed setting.