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Second Chance for Homeless Pets

Animal shelter · West Jordan, UT · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%64+40.7Reliability 28%54+15.2Replies to reviews 8%31+2.6Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 57Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.57SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 32 pet adoptionPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 Google reviews · 22 photos
81%five-star reviews
4.89★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
8.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
6%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Second Chance for Homeless Pets at a glance

Reviewers praise the adoption process, noting that pets arrive vaccinated, microchipped, and well-cared for. Services include affordable vaccinations, shots, and boarding, with staff generally described as friendly and efficient. However, low-rated reviews highlight recurring issues with phone communication, citing rude staff, unreturned calls, and judgmental attitudes during adoption or surrender inquiries.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 271 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 271 Google reviews (156 with written comments, 22 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 6% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Adoption Agency serving West Jordan, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet adoption

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction64Reliability54Craft & service88Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews31Satisfaction: 64 (median 67)Reliability: 54 (median 58)Craft & service: 88 (median 92)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 31 (median 40)
This companyPet Adoption median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Second Chance for Homeless Pets: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.B
64
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Second Chance for Homeless Pets: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.C
54
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Second Chance for Homeless Pets: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
88
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Second Chance for Homeless Pets: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Second Chance for Homeless Pets: 31/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.D
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Star ratings

271 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars21981%
  • 4 stars259%
  • 3 stars114%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star124%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 156 written reviews

  • Praise10595%
  • Complaints65%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5650%
  • Speed & response1514%
  • Quality & results1312%
  • Would recommend1211%
  • Price & value109%
  • Communication33%
  • Honesty & trust22%

What customers talk about

We read 156 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…spending over an hour talking with Robert who works there; he was so kind, informative, funny, helpful, and gave us a great time whilst there.…”
    “People on the phone was so rude to me, very judgmental”
  • “Brought my dog in for vaccinations and they were SO friendly, efficient and easy to work with!”
  • “Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would buy a puppy and/or older dog from there again.”
    “…was aggressive towards other animals i owned, so i told them i felt horrible i had to do this but it was for my own good and her own good as well.…”
  • “What a wonderful resource I absolutely recommend this place and adore the staff.”
  • “The shelter also has a little shop selling very affordable treats/toys/equipment, and hosts a fundraising gala each year to further support their efforts.”
  • “They explained everything to me, gave me info and I was in and out so quick!”
  • “I would not hesitate to trust your time , resources , and heart to one of her animals when reopening post pandemic occurs.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

SammieLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 17 minutes ago★★★★★

Found my Cockapoo was taken by them West valley animal shelter. After making a phone call they let me adopt him. We named him Otto. He is a sweet and a spunky dog. Glad to have him!

Kim10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I'm so grateful for Second Chance for Homeless Pets. We adopted our dog Nixon from them 17 years ago. He'd been at an animal control shelter and even got returned by another family, but SCHP never gave up on him. Nixon was anxious but playful, and I still remember visiting their facility and watching him play. We…

DebbieLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

I adopted my little Avy girl i'm here when she was a puppy. She was the perfect little pup 💙🩷 She passed at 13 years old. I then adopted my Daisy girl Around six months later. The passion second chance has to save animals holds a huge spot in my heart! I can't say enough good about second chance. 💙💙💙💙

Lance3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We adopted our little one a few weeks ago and the process was seemless and included all of her shots. Would HIGHLY recommend if you're looking to adopt.

CoachLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★

Awesome program. Took my dog in for vaccines which was inexpensive compared to humane society or vets.Employees showed great skill in providing a quick and painless experience for my dog.

kari2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

These guys at second chance pets are awesome. I've always had a good experience working with this place.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 271 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Sammie ThompsonLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sammie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Found my Cockapoo was taken by them West valley animal shelter. After making a phone call they let me adopt him. We named him Otto. He is a sweet and a spunky dog. Glad to have him!

JACkUB MEnDEHeiL9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JACkUB has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Got my cat here

Kim Proos10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I'm so grateful for Second Chance for Homeless Pets. We adopted our dog Nixon from them 17 years ago. He'd been at an animal control shelter and even got returned by another family, but SCHP never gave up on him. Nixon was anxious but playful, and I still remember visiting their facility and watching him play. We knew right then he was ours. I'll always be thankful for the life we got to share with him because of them.

Debbie NoiseuxLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I adopted my little Avy girl i'm here when she was a puppy. She was the perfect little pup 💙🩷 She passed at 13 years old. I then adopted my Daisy girl Around six months later. The passion second chance has to save animals holds a huge spot in my heart! I can't say enough good about second chance. 💙💙💙💙

Lorraine WallaceLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lorraine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place for animal shots

Lance Walker3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lance has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We adopted our little one a few weeks ago and the process was seemless and included all of her shots. Would HIGHLY recommend if you're looking to adopt.

Cami FoxLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very sweet people.

Coach CleverLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Coach has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome program. Took my dog in for vaccines which was inexpensive compared to humane society or vets.Employees showed great skill in providing a quick and painless experience for my dog.

kari mcdade2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

These guys at second chance pets are awesome. I've always had a good experience working with this place.

Robert Baron4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My fiancée and I adopted Janis the other week from Second Chance. We went in just to look around and get involved with the strays in UT, and ended up spending over an hour talking with Robert who works there; he was so kind, informative, funny, helpful, and gave us a great time whilst there. My fiancée has had poor experiences with other shelters and non-profits working with strays in the area, given her ethnic and religious background, yet felt so welcomed by Robert and the team at Second Chance. The shelter does their best, with what they have, to help animals who otherwise would have been euthanized or in poor conditions, and the people working there truly care about the animals' wellbeing. They work hard to provide the animals with vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, psychological and emotional wellbeing, while also educating the public on ethical and responsible adoptions. The shelter also has a little shop selling very affordable treats/toys/equipment, and hosts a fundraising gala each year to further support their efforts. Additionally, they have great foster opportunities for the weekend or for a few hours to help connect the animals with people who care. After a week of preparing and thinking about it, we went in and adopted Janis; we were given a resource bag with treats, toys, and food, medication records, microchip record, and information on how to care for the puppy once at home. As an update, we ended up renaming her Simran Ze'evi, which is a combination of Sanskrit and Hebrew names (my fiancée's background) which translate to 'A Lone Wolf who remembers God.' She is getting along well in our home and with the dogs in the neighborhood! We're grateful that Second Chance gave both us and the puppy a chance.

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