• add an animal companion to your family
• solve some common problems that pet owners face
• report a lost or found animal
• surrender or give up an animal
• find the schedule for our upcoming events
• find out about volunteer opportunities with Second Chance Animal Center
• learn about our humane education programs and community services
• support the animals and programs of Second Chance Animal Center
• visit our shelter
  
  You'll find the information you need here!

Second Chance Animal Center, incorporated in 1959 as the Bennington County Humane Society, has been serving the needs of homeless animals in the tri-state area for over 40 years. We are located on VT Route 7A, at the Shaftsbury/Arlington town line, about halfway between Bennington and Manchester Vermont. We are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00-3:30, with extended hours on Wednesday and Friday until 7:00pm. The shelter is now open on Sunday from 12:00-3:00. We are closed Monday and on major holidays.

Please be sure to call ahead (802-375-2898) if you would like to schedule a tour for your school or group, or need to relinquish an animal (to ensure that we have space).

Second Chance Animal Center is dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in the communities that we serve, providing compassionate shelter, care and adoption services for homeless and unwanted animals. SCAC helps individuals and families find a pet that is an appropriate match for their household. We do not euthanize for space; animals remain in our care until they find their "forever home." The agency also provides spay/neuter assistance, a comprehensive humane education program for children and adults, as well as investigative serivces to handle complaints concerning neglect and abuse of animals.

**Adopted February 27, 2007**