Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries

Adoption/foster 

PERFECT MATCH  

Matching pets needing loving families to families needing loving pets is at the core of what we do. It requires active networking in-person at the sanctuary and in the community; online through Facebook, Instagram, PetFinder and Adopt a Pet; and in-print in the local newspaper. As needed, fosters serve as temporary homes to get the dog or cat ready for their Perfect Match.

TENTH LIFE

Assists senior cats or those who have experienced an accident, loss of sight/hearing, health condition, disability, etc. Utilizes adopters, foster and hospice homes and provides the caretakers with individualized care packages, usually assisting with vet bills, food or medication for the cat's lifetime.

GREY WHISKERS 

Assists senior dogs age 7 and up or those younger experiencing a chronic health condition or disability. Utilizes adopters, fosters and hospice homes with individualized care packages, usually assisting with vet bills, food or medication for the dog's lifetime. When funding allows, the program also helps owners of senior dogs living in Tioga County, PA, with vet bills, food, supplies or end-of-life care. In 2024, we were the grateful recipient of a grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization that helped fund this program for  year. 

Owner/caretaker assistance

COMPASSION FUND

Assists pet owners living in Tioga County, PA, by paying a portion of routine veterinary care directly to a vet at a traditional veterinary clinic. This could include spay/neuter, vaccines, parasite treatment, medical-related grooming, tests, etc. In most cases, the Compassion Fund can assist with 40% of a vet bill up to $150 per person per year.

MAGGIE'S FUND 

Named for a dog whose owner's funding helped jumpstart the program, Maggie's Fund helps pet owners living in Tioga County, PA, with a portion of veterinary bills for life-saving treatment or end-of-life care. This might include emergencies like being hit by a car or some other accident, or treatments for cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, or assistance with humane euthanasia. 

GUARDIAN HOMES    

This program assists a limited number of community cat colonies by providing their caretakers with cat food each month. We also set aside an amount each year to assist these colonies with spay/neuter. At this time, we cannot take on any additional colonies, but greatly appreciate donations of food or funds to help those we do have under our umbrella.