05 Mar Second Chance: Don’t Touch the Kittens + Updates & Emily in Concert, 3/23!
For 30+ years, the Animal Resource Center and Shops of Second Chance Humane Society (SCHS) 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.
Scroll down for a preview of SCHS’s special concert on March 25. The event features none other than Emily Scott Robinson, a featured artist on John Prine’s Oh Boy Records.
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During kitten season (spring/summer), it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. Usually, Momma Cat is off searching for food or hiding because a human or predator is nearby. A mother cat has to keep herself well-fed to nourish her babies, so she may be gone for several hours. She may also be in process of moving the babies from one location to another (an indicator of this is if you’ve found a kitten alone) due to some disruption that makes her feel they are no longer safe (like too much human activity).
There are a few things to consider before jumping to the rescue.
First, try to determine their age. Kittens under two weeks old will still have their eyes closed or are just barely starting to open them. From about two to four weeks, eyes will be open, kittens are alert, and they will be moving around more. From four to six weeks, they are mobile and talkative and may be starting to eat solid food. All kittens under six weeks old are better with their mom.
If you find little ones under six weeks old (and don’t see their mother), don’t take them away just yet. A kitten’s best chance of survival is with her. Watch for her to come back for a few hours. Leave a ring of flour around the kittens, then check for mom’s footprints in the flour. If you see her or see evidence that she’s caring for the kittens, leave them where they are.
Getting too close to the kittens can keep Momma Cat from returning, so do your best to watch from at least 35 feet away. Check that the kittens appear healthy and are not in immediate danger from weather, wild animals, dogs, or traffic. If they are sleeping quietly, they most likely are just fine.
Do not place food near the kittens to lure Momma Cat. She hid her litter away from food sources, knowing food would attract other cats and predators. Healthy kittens can survive several hours without food as long as they are warm. Neonatal kittens are much more at risk of hypothermia than they are of starvation.
After waiting and monitoring, if you still don’t see the mother cat or evidence that she is checking on the babies, you should take action. Without a mom to care for them, kittens require round-the-clock care, including bottle-feeding. If you cannot provide this care, contact Second Chance or another local shelter or rescue.
Benny
Benny is an affectionate and playful cat who loves playing with his toys, but cuddling up on your lap is just as good! He is very friendly, gentle, and will keep you entertained! He can be picky about his friends so it would be best for him to go to a home without any other pets. He just wants all the attention to himself!
Updates:
The shelter is now open 7 days a week, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm for visits, adoptions, and pet pantry.
Foster homes can make such a difference for pets who are not doing well in the shelter.
Short-term or long-term- any help is welcome. These pets especially need fosters or adopters.
Sign up NOW to be ready for kittens.
Reach out to: foster@secondchancehumane.org
An Evening With Emily Scott Robinson, 3/23/25:
Emily Scott Robinson, courtesy Emily.
Second Chance Humane Society presents An Evening with Emily Scott Robinson at the historic Sheridan Opera House in Telluride
on Sunday, March 23rd.
Doors at 7:00 PM, SHOW at 8:15 PM
All proceeds from this event will help support animal welfare in the region through Second Chance’s programs and services.
“I’m honored that Second Chance approached me to ask if I’d be willing to play a benefit concert to thank their patrons and help raise money for their work! Second Chance does wonderful and important work in rescuing animals in our community and helping them find their forever homes. I’m excited to lend my voice to this cause!,” adds Emily.
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