Helping West Michigan’s at-Risk Cats Find Their Second Chance
Please note that we do not take cats into the adoption center from the public.
Laura Moody – Director of Second Chance Cats of West Michigan
We are a small, volunteer-based facility, and we simply don’t have the space to quarantine new arrivals at our adoption center.
We ask that people please do not bring outside cats into our adoption center – this facility is for cats who are ready to be adopted into their forever homes.
We wish that we were able to help every cat in need, but it simply is not possible and we are doing our best to stick to our mission of giving second chances to at-risk cats.
Who is Second Chance Cats of Grand Rapids?
Here at Second Chance Cats (a 501c3 certified nonprofit), our mission is to help cats at municipal shelters who are at risk for euthanasia or cats with special/medical needs that shelters have difficulty managing.
Unfortunately, because we primarily work with area shelters and rescues, we cannot take stray cats off the streets or rehome cats that need to be re-homed.
Find a Stray or a Cat in Need of a Home? Reach Out to These Amazing Community Resources!
Several resources are available if you’ve encountered a domesticated stray cat or have a feline that needs rehoming. Reach out to the Kent County Animal Shelter or Humane Society of West Michigan, offering exceptional community support for such situations. Additionally, NoKillNetwork.org is an excellent online resource that connects individuals with no-kill shelters nationwide, ensuring every cat can find a loving home, regardless of medical or special needs. Whether you’ve found a stray kitten or an adult cat, remember you’re not alone – these organizations are here to help.
About Second Chance Cats of WM
Founded in 2021, we are a nonprofit cat rescue based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our goal is to give cats needing more time, patience, care, and understanding a second chance at living a whole and healthy life. Whether this is medical attention or the time and space to learn to trust again, we will not give up on these living souls. We have an all-volunteer staff and work closely within the community to reach all cats at risk.
We are advocates for felines.
Help us give these kitties a second chance for a happy and meaningful life!
Brand New Way to Support Second Chance!
Join the movement with our new Annual Sponsorship options at Second Chance Cats of West Michigan. Whether you choose a unique name for a cat with the Friend of Hudson Sponsorship or make a lasting impact with our Kennel or Room Sponsorships, your support is transformative.
Embrace this unique opportunity to contribute, and together, let’s continue to create a sanctuary of hope and care for every cat in need. Act now, sponsor, and be a part of their story.
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Testimonials
Love this place! The staff is great and they take such great care of the kitties.
Second Chance Cats of WM are such good people, some of the most good hearted people I’ve met. They are in it for the cats, truly.
Absolutely amazing place. They care so much about the cats they adopt out and such a friendly environment.
Wonderful rescue and wonderful staff. The cats are adorable and you can tell that they are well taken care of.
I’ve been a part of SCCats of WM since its founding. There is no org in WM doing as much to support the municipal shelters and helping to rescue cats from euthanasia from overcrowding. And every cat at SCCats of WM receives the best care that a cat could ask for. Highly recommend SCCWM forContinue reading “Pyric Lancaster”
so many cute cats + lots of kittens, all lovingly taken care of in a colorful and enriching space. the people here really care!! would recommend it to anyone looking to adopt a cat.
We recently adopted the sweetest kitten from this rescue and had a very good experience. I appreciated that they have a thorough adoption process to ensure their kittens/cats go to a safe, healthy, and loving forever home. The cats in the facility are clearly well cared for and comfortable, and the volunteers are passionate aboutContinue reading “Tricia Boot”
Never have had such a wonderful experience at a shelter. You can tell they are definitely are all about making sure the cats get the best possible placement possible. With that being said they also strive for the best customer service. Laura the co-founder was working when I came in with my daughter a halfContinue reading “Elaine Knepp Baine”
Absolutely lovely place. You can come just to visit and pet cats, or come to see prospective forever pets. All cats are well taken care of and are in enriching rooms. All of the cats were sweet and kid-friendly. Their Facebook page also lists really neat events!! Highly recommend!!! Donations requested but not required toContinue reading “Emily Dao”
I accompanied my cousin to Second Chance Cats when she was looking for a furry companion (or two) to keep her company after moving to the GR area from Detroit. After a somewhat overwhelming experience at the Humane Society (on a Saturday morning 😳), we stopped by Second Chance Cats and were pleasantly surprised byContinue reading “Paige Clemons”
Great place. Run by a very passionate owner.My first visit was awesome and getting to see and pet the cats was great. They were very nice and kind. Definitely a place full of cat lovers and you can’t get any better than that! Highly recommend if you are looking for a place to find aContinue reading “Adam Gross”
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