Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024, amid growing demand and financial strain
Photo I Courtesy of Second Chance Animal Services
Seven-year-old Roxie, a shepherd mix, is one of Second Chance’s longest residents.
As the new year approaches, East Brookfield animal rescue nonprofit Second Chance Animal Services has said it has supported the health of 55,000 pets so far in 2024.
The thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals received assistance from Second Chance through medical care provided at the organization's four nonprofit veterinary hospitals, its community health programs, and adoptions facilitated by its adoption center, said Lindsay Doray, the Second Chance’s chief development office.
With a couple more weeks to go in 2024, Second Chance has been able to help 6,000 more pets than in 2023.
“It’s both inspiring and sobering. Inspiring because our supporters are helping us make such a difference and sobering because the demand for help keeps growing. Every day, we see firsthand the financial strain families are under and the toll it’s taking on pets,” CEO and Founder Sheryl Blancato said in a Thursday press release.
Although Second Chance said it has broadened its services to address the heightened needs of the community, the nonprofit reports financial pressures are continuing to cause organizational strain.
“We continue to see more pet owners than ever rely on subsidized rates to keep their pets healthy. At the same time, shelters nationwide remain at capacity. We’re taking in as many pets as possible while also preventing surrenders by helping struggling families access care and resources,” Blancato said.
In 2023, Second Chance generated $7.94 million in revenue and had $6.6 million in assets, according to nonprofit financial tracker GuideStar.
Founded in 1999, Second Chance operates a pet adoption center out of East Brookfield and four community veterinary hospitals located in Worcester, Southbridge, North Brookfield, and Springfield. The nonprofit operates a number of community-based programs including educational outreach, a pet food pantry, and a hospital homebound program delivering in-home preventative care to those unable to leave their residences.
Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare and diversity, equity, and inclusion industries.
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