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SCAS 2027 Calendar Photo Fundraiser

Entering Starts 9/14/2026 at 7:00 AM| Voting Starts 9/28/2026 at 7:00 AM

Here’s your chance to make your pet a star! What better way to show the world how much your beloved pet means to you than to have them featured in the 2027 Second Chance Animal Shelter Calendar!

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2026 A Tail to Remember: Second Chances Up North

Friday, October 23, 2026

Appetizers & dinner, live & silent auctions, cash bar! $45 per person | $360 table of 8. Tickets available August 15th at the Second Chance Resale Shop or by calling (989) 340-1700

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Second Chance Resale Shop

With every purchase you make, you’re giving the animals in our community a second chance at finding their forever homes. Every dollar spent at our Resale Shop goes directly towards providing essential care, veterinary services, and shelter for animals in need. Located right inside the Second Chance Animal Shelter building at 1110 DeVere Drive in Alpena, our volunteer-run upscale resale shop is dedicated to a singular, life-changing mission: giving local animals a second chance.

Join us in making a difference and shop with purpose today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you can safely contain the animal, please do. All stray dogs (or reports of abuse/neglect) must be reported to Alpena County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control through the non-emergency line (989) 354-9111. 
 
Stray cats that are NOT friendly or able to be handled are likely feral/community cats and cannot be taken in by the shelter. Please contact Northeast Michigan TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) for assistance – (989) 255-5733
 
Cats that are injured – we do not have a vet or medical personnel on staff, please contact one of the local veterinary offices to arrange for assistance:
Alpena Vet Clinic – https://www.alpenavet.com/
Huron Vet Clinic – https://www.huronvet.com/
Sunrise Veterinary Services – https://sunriseveterinaryservices.com/
Switzer Veterinary Clinic – https://www.switzerveterinaryclinic.com/
Thunder Bay Vet Urgent Care – https://www.thunderbayvet.com/
 
Stray cats/kittens that are friendly and can be handled – please contact us at (989) 340-1700 to discuss. As a limited intake shelter, we can NOT take drop offs, all surrenders are done by appointment only. 

Two Paws Up! We would love to talk to you about adding a new furry family member! Please submit a message through the “contact us” link on our website or call us at (989) 340-1700.

Please contact us to discuss options at (989) 340-1700. All surrenders are by appointment only and we cannot take drop offs. 

We currently have no spay/neuter clinics scheduled at this time, please contact one of the local vet offices or for low cost clinics contact:
New Beginnings Vet Services – Dr. Jordan Guy – (989) 464-2689