F. Scott Fitzgerald may have written “There are no second acts in American lives”… but there can be a "Second Act" for the hundreds of thousands of pets whose lives end in shelters each year. The lucky ones will avoid euthanasia and be taken in by pet rescue organizations. Second Acts was established to help make that happen. Dubbed the United Way for animal rescue, Second Acts is unique in that we donate to small, volunteer-run groups nationwide. For a list of the organizations that have received donations so far, please go to the "FAQ" page.

If you would like to see more pets saved and placed in loving, permanent homes, please contribute what you can to the Second Acts. Your donation will fund animal rescue organizations across the country -- with every penny received going directly to save the lives of unwanted pets.

On behalf of our animal friends, thank you.

Michael S. Brown
Founder and CEO
Second Acts