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Meet Our Staff @ Second Chance Paws
Abby Cervantes
Abby Cervantes
Abby Cervantes
Fueled by a lifelong love for animals and a desire to address the local stray problem, Abby founded Second Chance Paws. Inspired by Pitbull & Parole's mission, her passion burns bright for rehoming abandoned animals and finding them their furever families.
Caprice
Abby Cervantes
Abby Cervantes
Meet Caprice! This dedicated volunteer is a rockstar at adoption events, community booths, and spreading the word about our adoptable pups. Thanks to Caprice's passion and hard work, furry friends have found their forever homes.
Joslyn
Abby Cervantes
Joslyn
Introducing Joslyn, Abby's amazing daughter! Joslyn's a whiz at keeping our furry friends happy and healthy. From cleaning their digs and playful walks to feeding and watering them, she's a vital part of our daily operations. Thanks, Joslyn, for helping so many pups find their second chance!
About Second Chance Paws
Our Mission
From lost to loved, fear to wagging tails, empty shelters to happy homes: Second Chance Paws relentlessly guides lost pets back to their families and offers a refuge of hope for abandoned animals. Through unwavering dedication, we bridge the gap between fear and familiarity, despair and devotion, transforming lives one wet nose at a time. In Smith County, Texas, we tirelessly reunite families, mend hearts, and create forever homes, for no animal should ever be forgotten or unloved .
Our Values
Compassion: Treating all animals with empathy, kindness, and understanding, regardless of their past experiences.
Reunion: Prioritizing reuniting lost pets with their families and finding loving forever homes for abandoned animals.
Advocacy: Championing the welfare of animals through education, responsible pet ownership initiatives, and promoting animal rights.
Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our operations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Innovation: Continuously seeking new and creative ways to improve animal welfare and rescue effectiveness.
Collaboration: Building strong partnerships with community organizations, shelters, and individuals to amplify our impact
Lifelong commitment: Recognizing the lifelong bond between pets and their families and the ongoing support needed for successful adoptions.
Joy: Celebrating the happy reunions, successful adoptions, and transformations in the lives of animals and their families
Donate to Second Chance Paws
Your donations (big or small!) fuel our mission. They provide medical care, food, and shelter for animals in need. Every dollar helps! Become a champion: donate today !