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Second Chance Ranch

elma Animal Shelter

P.O. Box 899
elma, Washington 98541
Phone: 360-861-8056
Second Chance Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)3 animal rescue sanctuary organized in 1991 as a place where injured, abused and homeless animals could heal in a humane environment — the Northwest’s first no-kill sanctuary began with a free-roaming environment for dogs and transitioned into an equine rehabilitation and sanctuary. SCR also offers an alternative solution to animal owners who need assistance with training and re-homing their horses.

SCR was founded by Katie Merwick, author, behaviorist and recipient of the American Red Cross “2000, Hero of the Year” award. Katie has devoted more than 23 years of her life to animal welfare, training and rehabilitation for both domestic and wildlife. She has pioneered many innovative solutions to helping homeless animals and providing education to the community.

SCR specializes in sport horse rehabilitation, catering to the horse racing and dressage community. We have also received homeless horses from feed lots, PMU farms and auctions. Many are adopted out, others retire with us permanently and need sponsors.


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