FAQ

What is the Second Chance Center for Animals?

The Second Chance Center for Animals (SCCA) is a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art animal shelter.  The facility is located on 10 acres of land on Highway 89, six miles north of the Flagstaff Mall.  We are not-for-profit and rely on donations and grants to run the center.

What does SCCA do?

We provide temporary shelter for dogs, cats and small mammals awaiting adoption.  We also have an on-site veterinary clinic that offers spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to the public. Through our HOPE program, we provide these services at low-cost for families that qualify.  Our humane education program works with communities in all of Northern Arizona.

Why is SCCA needed in Northern Arizona?

Every year over 8,000 companion animals are euthanized in Northern Arizona, due primarily to a lack of space and money.  SCCA rescues adoptable pets from the euthanasia lists of local and regional shelters and from Native American Reservations.  These animals will stay at SCCA until they are adopted, or we can transfer them to one of our partner shelters.

Is SCCA a "no-kill" shelter?

We do not euthanize animals for lack of space .  Unlike government funded shelters, which are required by law to accept all animals, SCCA is a private organization and will only take in adoptable animals.

However, we do euthanize animals to alleviate suffering in both medical and behavior cases.  Our ultimate responsibility is to make decisions in the best interest of the animals in our care.

If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director or Operations Director at any time.  We will be open and honest in our answers and share our policies with you.

What does SCCA do when it runs out of space?

As our shelter comes close to capacity, we look to our network of volunteer foster homes and our partnerships with other shelters to deal with overflow.  We do not euthanize animals for lack of space.

How is SCCA funded?

We are 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization. We do not receive and governmental funding, but rely solely on donations, grants, and the support of generous individuals

Donations, including memorials, can be made easily and securely online.  Please call our Executive Director to discuss planned giving and major gifts.

How did SCCA get started?

In 1995, the Plateauland Mobile Veterinary Clinic (PMVC), the precursor to SCCA, was created to address dog and cat overpopulation, and to provide low-cost veterinary care to the thousands of animals in rural areas of Northern Arizona.  The founders soon discovered that the needs of Northern Arizona vastly exceeded the capability of PMVC alone.  SCCA was built as the base of operations for PMVC and has greatly expanded our ability to care for homeless animals.  We opened on October 31, 2004.

What kind of animals will SCCA provide shelter for?

At this time, we are limiting types of animals to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets.  Where the future will take us, only time will tell.

How can I help?

Please consider making a monetary donation.  SCCA needs financial partners, sponsors and members.  In-kind donations such as supplies, equipment, food, treats, toys, and services greatly reduce our operating expenses.  You can also volunteer your time and lend a helping hand at the center; our volunteers greatly improve our ability to help more animals.  For more information about SCCA, give us a call at 928-526-5964 or view our online departmental directory.