In May 2017, Second Chance Humane Society was renamed Mason County PAWS. Second Chance Humane Society was formed in June of 2015 after 2 years of extensive research on no-kill alternatives in animal sheltering. We formed to provide an alternative to the killing of healthy and treatable animals in Mason County, Michigan. We will ensure that all of our animals are spayed, neutered, vaccinated, and thoroughly health/behavior checked before going to a new home. While in Second Chance Humane Societys care, dogs and cats will be medically, physically, emotionally, and behavioral cared for. We will provide quality medical care, enrichment, adequate exercise, training, and socialization. To accomplish these goals we will need the support and assistance of the whole community. Our mission is to stop the killing of healthy, treatable, and adoptable companion animals. SCHS is dedicated to finding good fur-ever homes for all the homeless dogs and cats in Mason County, MI.


Our Mission

We are making Mason County MI a No - Kill Community, one cat and dog at a time.

We want to end companion pet homelessness in Mason County and to provide an alternative to the euthanasia of healthy, treatable, and adoptable animals. Our facility will be able to house these neglected and overlooked companion animals. When Animal Control becomes overcrowded, they eliminate the ones that have been there the longest, we will be able to house these wonderful dogs and cats. If there are situations where death, illness, moving, or any other life changing events cause a person to have to relinquish their beloved furry pets.

It is our privilege to provide the animals in our care with quality health care and enrichment.


Mailing Address:
PO Box 132
Scottville, MI 49454

Phone: 231-757-9219