Located in Glendale, Arizona, Second Chance Animal Rescue and Sanctuary was founded by a group of passionate animal advocates dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of animals in need.
We believe every animal deserves exactly that - a second chance. Our name reflects our core belief: we are both a rescue, focused on finding loving forever homes, and a sanctuary, providing a safe haven for animals who may need lifetime care. We learned from volunteering elsewhere - adopting the best practices and vowing to avoid the pitfalls that can fail animals. Our commitment is to each individual animal, treating them as our own for as long as they need us.
You might see how long an animal has been with us listed on their profile. This isn't an expiration date; it's simply information, much like their age or breed, that might resonate with a potential adopter. There is no "too long" at Second Chance.
We operate with the highest level of transparency and communication. As a non-profit organization, we believe our supporters deserve to know exactly how their contributions are used. We are committed to providing financial visibility that goes beyond the standard requirements, because trust is built on openness. You deserve to know what we truly stand for through our actions, not just our words.
Every significant decision is made collectively by our board. We hold each other accountable, drawing on diverse experiences to ensure we always act in the best interest of the animals. We are human, and we strive to learn and improve continuously.
Our unwavering commitment is to provide life-saving care and a path to a brighter future. Difficult end-of-life decisions are considered only as an absolute final resort to prevent untreatable suffering, made with immense compassion and collective agreement by the full team, always prioritizing what is truly kindest for the individual animal.
Second Chance is guided by a dedicated board of 6 individuals. We come from varied backgrounds, united by years of hands-on animal welfare volunteering and a shared passion for creating a better future for animals in our community. We don't focus on titles; we focus on teamwork and leveraging our collective experience to serve the animals first.
Second Chance Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is a registered non-profit organization [pending 501(c)(3) status]. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is: 33-5038937. We promise to be responsible stewards of your generous support and maintain open communication about our operations and finances.
Second Chance Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving and rehabilitating animals in need.
We are committed to providing a safe haven for animals and finding them loving forever homes.
Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 33-5038937