So I was feeling a bit left out on Valentine’s Weekend – as that shelter dog Dolly used up the entire Second Chance Pet Column to write about the origin of dogs and how long dogs have been “human’s best friend.” Blah blah - barf. I...
A January article in the New York Times, “The Big Search to Find out Where Dogs Came From” discusses the longstanding debate by scientists on the length of time that humans and dogs have had an interdependent relationship. Additionally the article discusses theories regarding the...
As newest arrival at the Second Chance Humane Society shelter, I am a true Maverick, hence my name. It is not often that canine dads stick around with their brood. But I am a true family man, arriving here with my gal Charlotte and our eight...
Hello, my name is Serenity and I am a six-10 year young (I lost track really – but the important thing is that I have a lot of living left to do) tri-colored Australian Shepherd. [caption id="attachment_56505" align="aligncenter" width="405"] Serenity[/caption] As my name suggests, I am very calm...
For years Pet Column readers have been asking Second Chance Humane Society this question: “Do shelter pets really write the Pet Column?” As if pets can’t read and write or something… [caption id="attachment_56416" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Noel[/caption] For all the doubters out there Second Chance has started a new community...
Writing the first pet column of a new year is an honor I take very seriously. But with the honor comes pressure to put something together that will have a strong impact on our readers throughout 2016… So I put a lot of thought into what I am about to say: I...
Alas, this is the last Pet Column of 2016...
Well Pet Columners, this is just about the last Pet Column of 2015. [caption id="attachment_55957" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Twix[/caption] Here at Second Chance we are closing the year with hearts filled with gratitude and humility energized by great excitement and optimism for 2016. The Second Chance folks and...
Watching the mercury drop, it is understood why the Second Chance Humane Society Pet Column has been fixated on housing issues. Having completed a three -part series on helping families with pets find homes, followed by a discussion about getting shelter pets into homes for the holidays (through...
Happy Holiday Season! My name is Blanca, a young homeless Husky selected to introduce our special holiday program here at the Second Chance Humane Society: "Home for the Holidays Pet Fostering Drive." [caption id="attachment_55661" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Blanca[/caption] The program provides an opportunity for homeless pets like me to get...
