21 Jun Second Chance: Some Things Are Better Together!
Second Chance Humane Society’s Animal Resource Center (SCHS) and Thrift Shops have been serving San Miguel, Ouray and Montrose Counties since 1994. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 11am – 5:30 pm. Community veterinary services are available by appointment.
View shelter pets and services online: www.adoptmountainpets.org.
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Some things are just better together. Salt and Pepper. Wine and Cheese. Catsup and Mustard. Skis and Boots. Movies and Popcorn.
Also, Chowder and Sparkles. Penny and Quartz. Tuba and Tweed. These are just a few of the kittens we have available for adoption.
Cats are incredibly social creatures who thrive when they have friends from an early age. Adopting two kittens has benefits for you and for the kittens! Of course, they’ll be twice as cute whether they’re cuddled up together sleeping, exploring the house, or chasing your feet under the covers. Besides being doubly cute and entertaining, adopting two actually means healthier cats and less work for you.
One bored kitten will get into trouble. He will depend solely on you for play and enrichment. A pair will keep each other mentally and physically stimulated. If you leave them alone when you go to work or out for the day, they can play and keep each other company.
Having a friend means they can take out their play aggression on one another (instead of on you). They’ll teach each other good boundaries about biting and scratching. Kittens learn by observation and will pick up skills like using the litter box or grooming if they have a buddy who is doing the same things.
Having a friend will help your new family members settle into your home. Just like humans, kittens have an easier time feeling comfortable and trying something new if they’ve got a friend to do it with them.
If you already have an adult cat, bringing home a kitten who is constantly trying to play with them might stress them out or, at the very least, annoy them. Bringing home two kittens who will keep each other company will give your older cat a chance to watch them from a distance and adjust.
Over time, a pair of kittens will grow into a pair of healthier adults. Having two cats who play with one another reduces the risk of becoming overweight, leading to a longer, healthier life. Even as they age, cats who live together typically continue playing with each other and living an active lifestyle.
We have so many kittens! From June 21 through July 2, we’re offering AOGO (Adopt One, Get One) on all kittens under 6 months old.
Broccoli Cheddar and his siblings, Chicken Noodle and Chowder (their mom is Soup) are adorable black kittens who are available now.
AND… To continue the Second Chance Highlights section, we want to share the following:
Farewell to Our Beloved Dr. Shari
It is with some sadness that we announce that our Dr. Shari will become another organization’s Dr. Shari by the end of the month. We will miss her both personally and professionally. We also know that she will share her skills, compassion, and talents with more animals where she is headed.
Dr. Shari has made a huge impact in our community- animals and people. She will be terribly missed. Dr. Shari’s last day at Second Chance is June 23.
Second Chance Veterinary Services has been a valuable resource for our communities since 2019. With the upcoming departure of our veterinarian, Dr. Shari DePauw, we are taking a step back to reevaluate and reimagine our veterinary services model. We will continue to serve our community with affordable vet care and wellness options.
Watch our website, social media, and local newspapers for more details in the coming weeks and months.
**Second Chance is temporarily pausing appointments at our Veterinary Services Clinic.**
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