28 Nov Second Chance: Season of Giving!
For 30+ years, the Animal Resource Center and Shops of Second Chance Humane Society have been serving Ouray, San Miguel, and Montrose Counties. Adoption hours are from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. View shelter pets and services online at www.secondchancehumane.org.
“Connecting Pets, People, and Community While Saving Lives.”
View shelter pets and services online: www.adoptmountainpets.org.
Please reach out to our dog den staff with any questions about these deserving dogs. animalcare@secondchancehumane.org
Donate here or mail to: PO Box 2096, Ridgway, CO, 81432.
Go here for more options from Second Chance.
Our communities are incredibly generous and supportive. While donations and grants are given to Second Chance throughout the year, most giving is done in December (especially over the last 3 days). December is our make-or-break time. The money raised now will help us budget and prioritize for a good portion of the coming year.
Sometimes, a shelter or rescue is funded by a city or county government through taxes and fees collected and designated for animal control. Some shelters are funded and supported by a larger organization like ASPCA or Best Friends.
We’re neither of those.
Second Chance Humane Society is an independent non-profit. That means we need to raise and/or earn all the money that supports the work we do.
Our thrift shops are a steady source of funds and contribute about 65% of operating costs. Of course, we greatly appreciate everyone who donates to and shops at Second Chance Shops and Gallery in Ridgway and Telluride.
We apply for grants and sponsorships from philanthropic organizations and foundations. We’re constantly looking for new grants and re-applying for ones who’ve helped in the past. Grant applications are a huge task, and they take a lot of time and effort, but the work pays off when we receive a generous grant.
Businesses are also wonderful to us. We get large and small donations and sponsorships from local businesses.
We rely heavily on monetary donations from our friends and supporters. This is the time of year when all nonprofits are asking for money. We’re no different. So, when we ask for donations to help with a pet’s surgery, send an appeal in the mail, or ask for pet food donations to fill the pet pantry, we hope you will consider donating what you can.
We can’t do it without you.
Just a quick look at all that we do… We, of course, care for homeless pets until they are placed in their new homes. Sometimes that takes a lot of time, talent, and training to get them ready and find the right home. They stay with us as long as they need to. We also care for community pets with our vaccine and microchip clinics, vet vouchers, pet pantry, stray intake, and taking in surrendered pets who can no longer stay in their homes. In addition, we have facilities to maintain, talented and dedicated staff to pay, food to buy, utilities to pay, and community outreach programs to fund.
With all that in mind, we ask that you give generously. On our website, by sending a check in the mail, on Colorado Gives Day, as a gift to an animal lover, or to get a tax break.
Whatever you give, please know our animals and people appreciate your generosity.
Spook
Spock is the perfect companion dog. He loves people and attention. His age, nine years old, should not deter potential adopters, as he’s healthy and in great shape. Give this adorable dachshund mix a chance.
AND… To continue the Second Chance Highlights section, we want to share the following:
BLACK FRIDAY at SECOND CHANCE SHELTER
Instead of fighting the crowds to buy stuff, why not spend some time at the shelter walking a dog, petting a cat, or adopting a new family member? We are highlighting our black dogs and cats, hoping they might inspire a different meaning to Black Friday!
Shelter Hours on Black Friday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
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