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Author: Kelly Goodin

My name is Bear. I was rescued a few weeks ago from a very serious situation by Second Chance Humane Society, along with 21 other amazing Border Collie/Cattle Dog relatives. The story of how we got here is one filled with heroes, fortuitous (divine?) circumstance, and happy...

07 September, 2016 /

Hi my name is Lucy, a homeless pet here at Second Chance Humane Society (more on me later). My Pet Column topic this week is coconuts. [caption id="attachment_61004" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lucy[/caption] The coconut craze (using coconut for a range of benefits from nutritional to household remedies and...

24 August, 2016 /

Dear Pet Column, I recently met Kandy Korn at the Second Chance Shelter and really took to her.  She was loving, enjoyed affection, and is such a beautiful girl. She really opened my heart, yet I am concerned about her being 14 years old and think...

17 August, 2016 /

Dear Pet Column, I have a young kitten that likes to scratch furniture and sometimes will scratch me while playing. I would like to get him de-clawed and was wondering if that is a painful procedure? Signed, Curious About Claws [caption id="attachment_60635" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sid[/caption] Dear Curious, You ask a...

04 August, 2016 /

Dear Pet Column, I recently adopted a new puppy. He is afraid of new things and runs and hides. What do I do to help him? Should I take him out more or is it true puppies can't go out in public because they are vulnerable to infection? Sincerely, Puppy Paranoia [caption...

06 July, 2016 /

Dear Pet Column, My dog disappears every 4th of July and usually ends up at the shelter a few days later. Why is this? Do you think I have an unusually patriotic dog that really enjoys the celebrations? Sincerely, Perplexed By Patriotic Pooch [caption id="attachment_59941" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Razzle[/caption] Sorry...

29 June, 2016 /

Dear Pet Column, Last winter I adopted a young male dog from the animal shelter. I know little of his history, but he has quickly adapted to our family and does well during most of our outdoor activities. However, he appears to be fearful of water...

07 June, 2016 /

My name is Nymph. I am a homeless feline here at Second Chance. A recent article I read in the New York Times has me slightly concerned about what my new family will be like. The article explored the current “pet population boom” and how...

26 May, 2016 /