Safe Haven for All
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Second Chance Sanctuary INC
Where Horses and Humans Recover Together
Second Chance Sanctuary, Inc. is a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to providing healing, hope, and purpose for both animals and people. We believe that every life deserves a second chance, and our mission is to rescue vulnerable animals while creating meaningful therapeutic experiences that help individuals reconnect with themselves and others.
Our sanctuary rescues horses, equines, and other large animals that have often faced neglect, abandonment, uncertainty, or the threat of euthanasia. Through compassionate care, rehabilitation, and training, these animals are given the opportunity to heal and discover a new purpose.
Currently, our herd consists of five horses and nine goats, each with their own unique story of resilience and recovery. Many of our rescued horses go on to become equine-assisted therapy partners, working alongside trained therapists to support individuals seeking emotional healing, stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and personal growth.
At Second Chance Sanctuary, healing is a two-way journey. The horses benefit from safety, care, and purposeful work, while participants experience the calming and transformative connection that horses naturally provide. Together, horses and humans learn to trust, regulate, and recover.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors to continue our mission. If you would like to support us, please feel free to contact us or join our email list for updates and opportunities to help.
Support the Animals
Your donation helps provide feed, veterinary care, farrier services, shelter, rehabilitation, and daily care for the horses, goats, and other rescued animals who call the sanctuary home.
Support the People
Your donation helps fund scholarship equine-assisted therapy sessions for individuals who may not otherwise have access to these services. These scholarships provide opportunities for healing to those facing financial barriers or those who need encouragement to take the first step toward their own recovery.
Every donation helps create second chances—for the animals we rescue and for the people who come to the sanctuary seeking hope, healing, and connection.
Together, we are creating a place where horses and humans can recover, grow, and thrive.
Meet the members of the Sanctuary
Equine Assisted Therapist Laurie & rescue horse Pickett
Rescuing animals. Restoring lives. Creating Second Chances.
We are dedicated to giving neglected horses a second chance while also providing accessible equine-assisted therapy for our community. If you want to learn more about our initiatives, feel free to contact us or join our email list for updates.
Contact Us
209-329-1514 / laurie@scsanctuary.org
836 E. Maddock Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086. For inquiries, feel free to contact us or join our email list for updates.
Second Chance Sanctuary INC
836 E Maddock Rd, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Please NO walk ins. Must have an appointment to visit the sanctuary.
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