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Melissa's Menagerie's Second Chances

Animal shelter in Shawnee, KS

Melissa's Menagerie's Second Chances is a non-profit animal shelter/rescue that strives to help find homes and refuge for animals in need of a second chance.

Contact Melissa Henderson
Email adoptions@melsmenagerie.com
Phone (913) 364-1822
Website
Address
11015 W 75th Street
Shawnee, KS 66214
Donation Paypal.Me/mm2ndchances
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Adoptable pets at Melissa's Menagerie's Second Chances

We'll also keep you updated on Darcie's adoption status with email updates.
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Darcie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Boo

Domestic Longhair

Female, 13 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on James Dean's adoption status with email updates.
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James Dean

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor

Dachshund

Female, Adult
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Mayflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Mayflower

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel-nut's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel-nut

Lop-Eared

Female, Adult
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Founder(aka Fifi)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Founder(aka Fifi)

New Zealand

Female, Adult
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Jax's adoption status with email updates.
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Jax

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
Shawnee, KS
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Shelter FAQs

Kansas City, the state of KS, MO, and any area someone wants to travel from in the US.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption team vets all applications prior to approval

Adoption application

https://mmscpets.com/pet-adoption/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Melissa's Menagerie's Second Chances

Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

5424 Antioch Drive,
Merriam, KS 66202

Heart of America Humane Society

P. O. Box 12703,
Overland Park, KS 66282

No More Homeless Pets KC

Merriam, KS 66202

We'll also keep you updated on Pumba's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumba

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Merriam, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Simone's adoption status with email updates.
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Simone

Maine Coon

Female, Adult
Overland Park, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Merriam, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Mama (A091174)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mama (A091174)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Overland Park, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha Lolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha Lolly

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Mission, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Drax (A091431)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Drax (A091431)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Overland Park, KS

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