Second Chance: Home for the Holidays!

14 Dec Second Chance: Home for the Holidays!

Second Chance Humane Society’s Animal Resource Center and Thrift Shops have been serving San Miguel, Ouray & Montrose Counties since 1994. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 5:30. Community veterinary services are available by appointment.

View shelter pets and services online: www.adoptmountainpets.org.

Go here for more on Dr. Shari DePauw of Second Chance. Second Chance veterinary clinic is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call (970) 626-9713 or email clinic@adoptmountainpets.org

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There’s no place like home for the holidays. I’ll be home for Christmas. All I want for Christmas is you. I’ll have a blue Christmas without you. Walking in a winter wonderland (on a leash).

Although the songs were probably not written about adopting a rescue pet, it’s a great idea! In the spirit of the season, we want to place as many pets as possible. With some long-term residents, and many adorable cats and dogs, we’re offering half off all adoptions until December 24 on pets over six months old. 

Here are a few pets to consider:

Badger is a 7-year-old blue heeler who is deaf. He’s not doing well in the shelter environment and would love to be in a quiet, loving home soon. His adoption fee is $50. We would also consider a foster home for our dear boy.

Badger

Felicia is a young, long-haired black cat with a white bib and a few white toes. She was so shy at first, but through the magic of attention and patience, she is now a sweet girl who would love to be a part of a family. She can go home for $50.

Felicia

Coraline has had a rough time in her young life. She came to us with a litter of puppies early in 2022. She raised them well and was adopted herself in the spring. Unfortunately, she came back to us a few months later after she started to have problems with the family cats and with men who came into the home. She’s an active, beautiful, medium-sized dog who loves to play fetch. Her adoption fee is $100.

Coraline

Bandit looks like a cat burglar with his black ears and mask, but all he really wants to steal is your heart. He’s a friendly black-and-white cat who likes people, other cats, and especially attention. His adoption fee is $50.

Bandit

Aw, Mowgli. This boy is so special. He has spent most of his life in shelters and is so ready to be home. He’s a big goofball who is whip-smart, healthy, friendly, young, and has proven himself to be a great family dog. He was adopted earlier this year but was returned after his mom developed severe allergies. Mowgli has been in a foster home for the past month and is the perfect house guest. His adoption fee is $100.

Mowgli

We have kittens! Meanie, Minie, Marigold, and some whose names don’t start with M. All ages, most colors, some quiet, some crazy, some energetic, some lazy. There is surely a kitten who will fit into your family. Kitten adoption fees are not discounted- $100 for a bundle of kitten love.

All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchipping, and appropriate vaccinations. In the case of most of our dogs, we have also invested hours of training to help them be their best self.

Shelter hours are 11 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. We are located at 177 County Rd 10 in Ridgway.

AND… To continue the Second Chance Highlights section, we want to share the following:

Friday, December 9, was International Day of Veterinary Medicine, and we think it’s a perfect time to brag a bit about the work done at our clinic.

Anyone who has met Dr. Shari, Tabby, and Tina knows just how kind, compassionate, talented, and hard-working they are. Their work at our Veterinary Services clinic is incredibly valuable to our community and our shelter.

So far this year, we’ve treated 1689 pets from both the shelter and the community. In addition, 826 pets have been spayed or neutered, with 367 of those being feral cats.

Compare this to last year, when we saw 679 pets and spayed/neutered 535 (87 ferals)- and you can see just how needed this service is to the community.

Thank you, Dr. Shari, Tabby, and Tina. You are truly making a difference.

Our clinic serves both our shelter pets and pets in the community. We offer special pricing for low-income families and affordable veterinary care to all. Dr. Shari and her staff and volunteers are seeing pets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment for services such as spay/neuter, vaccines, wellness exams, diagnostics, and end-of-life care. We also offer mobile wellness and vaccine clinics in Nucla several times a year.

To schedule an appointment, email clinic@adoptmountainpets.org or call (970) 626-9713

Friends at Montrose Petco are hosting a pet food drive to stock our Pet Pantry.

The Pet Pantry provides pet food and supplies to families in our community who are struggling due to job loss, homelessness, or other hardships.

Please stop by Petco and donate if you can.

If you have food or supplies to donate to the Pet Pantry, email shelter@adoptmountainpets.org or call (970) 626-2273