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    Second Chance Pet Adoptions

    3.8 (18 reviews)
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    Kristen G.

    I love this place and I love the people that work here as well. I have gotten two of my cats from here and the process has been amazing both times. I know that my pets were taken care of and loved before I got them and they always make sure they people they let adopt are going to be great pet parents as well. Photos of my cuties includedz

    Zoey C.

    So we went here to just look and see if we could find what we were hoping for, an orange female who was cuddly and maybe 2-4 years old. We found a tortie who was sweet and would lick us but not let us pick her up. We found out she has a sister who was just as sweet with no tail and the pair was adorable. We didn't want to split them so we kept looking. One of the workers encouraged us to look at the male orange cats so we thought, okay why not just look at them. I love kitties of all kinds. Then we met Redmond. He was FIV +, orange, giant, so soft and soooo cuddly. Of course I instantly fell in love. Now I didn't want a male and I wasn't so sure what FIV was but it sounded scary and like it'd cost me a lot of money if I adopted him. I was wrong. FIV is feline immunodeficiency virus, all it means is his immune system is a little weaker than other cats and he's more susceptible to colds and other illnesses (not a big deal since he'll be an indoor cat). It can't be passed from him to my dogs, it's a cat to cat virus and it can only be passed if there's deep bite wounds during a fight. Otherwise, no issue. Normal cat, normal vet visits, Normal pet cost, no worries. So I went through the process of adopting him, the day I went to dog test him went great! He tried to snuggle my dog and other wise didn't have a care in the world that she was there. Perfect for them both. Only down side to this is that he has a limp shoulder for some reason that happened over night, so instead of letting us take him and have to worry about the vet bills, they're keeping him and taking him to the vet until he's 100% and then we can bring him home. Not only did they find us the perfect cat, they educated us and opened our minds on stereotypes/ assumptions, they saved us the money of adopting a cat and then immediately having to take him in to the vet for something that may or may not be expensive. So thank you Second Chance for not only giving us the blessing of Pumpkin (Redmond) but taking into all counts of consideration for immediate help to our new kitty and the financial consideration of new pet owners!

    Bunny(Loverboy)
    A S.

    Thank you SC for letting us adopt Loverboy. Now named Bunny because we fell in love with him on Easter. Also thank you for the goodie bag, it really helped with the transition.

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    Safe Haven Cat Shelter & Clinic

    (26 reviews)

    I have been volunteering at Safe Haven for almost 2 years now and have found the experience to be…read moregreat. There are several different positions so you can be as involved with the cats or as little as you want. I was initially nervous to volunteer as I was afraid I would fall in love with every cat and want to take them home. There have been a few I've wanted to take home but mostly I am just happy to see the kitties taken care of. There is always someone to help you if you aren't quite sure what to do and plenty of training provided. Everyone has been friendly.

    Got my 3 fur babies neutered. Made appt and they send out confirmation and consent forms prior…read more The name of the place may have changed as it's now called Safe care. There is a clinic where they do spay and neuter and across the parking lot is adoption. They have everyone come in for drop off at 7:30 and pick up is at 3:30. They will do rabies and vaccines included in price and also offer microchip and post op pain meds for additional cost. The prices are very reasonable, I believe it was $85 for neuter. If you don't have hard plastic rectangle type carrier, they will have you transfer pet to one of theirs. My cats came out of operation and were so happy to get out of carrier. Contrary to what I thought, they had the zoomies from being confined all day but were back to normal next morning. We were told to separate them at first but they are so bonded, they just weren't having that. The check in process was first come first served and took awhile but line moved and staff seemed caring and took their time with any questions.

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    The director is very rude and mean in my application I had to fill out that my dog passed and…read morethey emailed me and referred to her as that and said what happened to that I didn't get them a video of my apartment fast enough, and they start an emailing me constantly, and they were very rude and told me to find another place to get a dog which I would absolutely love to since they are horrible and not good to work with I would never recommend this place to anyone

    These people may actually be insane. You can tell by reading the replies they leave on other…read morereviews. I saw a dog that matched all my criteria on petfinder. Petfinder profile distinctly states multiple times dog is great with cats. Their application process is CRAZY extensive for just a meet & greet, but I did everything they asked immediately. Crickets for a week, and then they get back and say I need to send in all this info... which I had already done. Forwarded the same email I'd already sent. In the midst of emailing back and forth, they suddenly ask if I have cats. Yes. My application explicitly stated I have 2, their ages, all their info and vet records included. They say the dog isn't good with cats and they would've told me that right away but my application didn't say I had them. ??? I sent back a screenshot of the my application with the info on my cats - even though they already have this info, and ask if his Petfinder profile is incorrect. They outright state his Petfinder doesn't say that he's good with cats. I send them screenshots of the profile with the multiple mentions circled and ask if there's been a mistake. Instead they just say they're going to withdraw my application. They send back two different links to other online profiles with the same info copy-pasted and obviously just recently edited to remove the mention of cats. Email correspondence was super rude even though I repeatedly was friendly, as helpful as possible, and tried to give them the benefit of the doubt a million times. Then saw their reviews here and the way they reply. These people either don't really want anyone to adopt these dogs, they're running some kind of racket, or they're mentally unsound. Who's to say. But I feel bad for the dogs in their care. Animals are my whole life and my pets are healthy, happy, and adored, but that's not good enough.

    Hope Animal Rescue - Got this bundle of joy 5 years ago at Hope Animal Rescue. Her name is Elsa. They are a wonderful organization.  I highly recommend them.

    Hope Animal Rescue

    (11 reviews)

    MEEEE-OW!!!! These guys rock!!!…read more I am a traveling contractor who does not get the opportunity to be at home with my pets very often and the majority of that responsibility goes to my partner. With an ill pet, all you want to know is, "Is he going to be ok?" "Is she getting better?" Our pets are more than a part of our family, they ARE our family. When my pet, Sparky, became distant and annoyed, and began to eat less, he also had a growth on his chin that I could not help him with...because I am not a doctor. Ah-ha! I reached out to HOPE Animal Rescue and I can't be more grateful. They stepped in and helped get Sparky to a veterinarian within a few days, after the application process was completed, and Sparky is a HAPPY CAT. Laurel was especially helpful in that she made the process seem like there wasn't a process...even though we all know what it takes to get things done today. Feats like this are not marginal notes in life...they are magnificent, loving, caring moments in time that help us to remember, "Wow. I really don't feel so alone out here in the world." I cannot say enough about HOPE Animal Rescue. In a way, Hope Animal Rescue rescued my pet AND me, because I was so distraught over what was happening to him and the not knowing is what creates the fear. Thank you to Laurel and the entire VOLUNTEER staff and businesses that help to support Hope Animal Rescue. You rescued the best part of me today...and if you're doing that for me, I know that you're doing this for a lot of other people. THANK YOU for all of the hard work that you're doing out there for the animals that aren't a part of our health care system.

    Great system in place. Adopted my dog easily and they confirmed it was the best place for the dog.read more

    Independent Animal Rescue - Tiger, whom we adopted from Independent Animal Rescue in 2014, living the good life.

    Independent Animal Rescue

    (4 reviews)

    I had adopted my puppy from iIAR recently. A big shout out to all the professional volunteers. They…read moreare careful placing their animals in a safe, loving environment.

    Independent Animal Rescue (IAR) goes above and beyond to care for companion animals in the Durham…read moreand Chapel Hill communities. They are truly all-volunteer and every decision they make is made with the best interest of the dog or cat in mind. I started fostering kittens with IAR in 2014 and continued on as a foster for several more years before transitioning to other volunteer roles. I also am what is known as a foster fail, having adopted an adorable lanky kitten early on as a companion for our resident kitty. Due to personal health concerns, I sadly stepped down from my volunteer roles last year, but I have a deep love for IAR and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a dog, cat or pair of kittens, or to foster or volunteer! If you happen to be on one of the North Durham Nextdoor websites, on just about every post concerning community cats or dogs you'll see numerous individuals who have found help through IAR recommending them as a resource for guidance and support. I am sure the same is true throughout Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. IAR is quick to step in when there is a need - whether it's saving kittens who are in storm drains, feeding and spaying and neutering feral colonies, or rescuing and caring for homeless dogs and cats until they find their forever homes.

    Animall Pet Adoption & Outreach Ctr - Please buy your pet supplies here. They work hard for pet rescues.

    Animall Pet Adoption & Outreach Ctr

    (9 reviews)

    What a fun store. It's an easy stop when you're in the mall and looking for something for the…read morepet-lover. Animall seems to have guinea pigs and cats available for adoption all the time, and then at certain times, dogs and rabbits. There's a store cat that hangs out by the register ignoring people as they pay for their goodies. The rabbits and guinea pigs don't seem to last long, as there's usually an "adoption pending" sign within a short time. The big open space near the front of the store, during adoption events, usually has a large open top cage for the dogs. Like Kristen said in her review, there's a lot of space here, and not a lot of product. But, what they do carry, at least in the non-food items, is a little different than what you'll find in the big box stores. The mugs and picture frames, for example, are adorable. If you're in the mall, this is a place worth visiting to pick up a small toy for your four-legged friend or a gift for yourself. And if you don't have a furry friend, you can adopt one here. Animall makes it easy to shop, find a furry friend, and stock the house with the required pet accoutrement. And if you don't want to adopt, it's nice knowing the proceeds from any sale here goes to various pet shelters in the area.

    Was here this weekend for an adoption event - which they have tons of! Check out their calendar -…read morethey are always having different rescues in the area bring their dogs up for adoption on the weekends. This is a pretty big store but found that their selection was just okay - there was a lot of bare space. They do have some pretty cool dog toys that I haven't seen before - which is a nice break from the typical toys. They have an okay selection of dog food - great no grain selection. They have kittens, hampsters, and guinea pigs there for purchase but a pretty small amount of actual supplies. I will definitely be back for more events and to get my favorite no grain brand...but I probably wouldn't go here for supplies.

    Second Chance Pet Adoptions - animalshelters - Updated May 2026

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