To some, the thought of a film festival all about dogs is met with a laugh or snark. Others, however embrace and cheer such an event. I have to say, as a homeless dog, thank goodness for the latter group. They are the ones who...
Dear Mr. Rob Story, The Watch columnist of the spanking new column Dropping In, It was with escalating interest that I read your new column entitled “To Kill a Magpie” in last week’s edition of The Watch. Your struggles with the squawking crazed beast in the form...
The 4th annual Bow Wow Film Fest opens its national tour in Telluride at The Sheridan Opera House. Doors open on Sunday, July 22, at 6 p.m. for light appetizers, a cash bar and a stellar silent auction. Following a very brief live auction at 7 p.m.,...
About 1.3 million people across the nation were able to take a look at some of Second Chance Humane Society’s outreach services. The most watched series on the Animal Planet Channel, Dr. Jeff Rocky Mountain Vet, partnered with Second Chance to provide free spay-neuter and...
Second Chance Humane Society regularly receives calls from pet parents seeking assistance in providing needed medical care for their pet. Unexpected pet illnesses and injuries can represent a serious financial challenge for many families with pets. As a preventative measure Second Chance recommends that pet parents...
Dear Pet Column, I learned some important things by reading your column last week about how to keep dogs cool in the summer heat, but I am now wondering about my cat. She seems to sleep a lot more when it is hot and I wonder if...
Kick-started by the Telluride Foundation's Telluride Venture Accelerator Program in 2016, Side by Side's new line of frozen and freeze-dried food, treats, toppers and supplements is ready to ship to a location nearest you. Go to the website here, fill out Side by Side’s unique personal assessment, then place your order...
Like most people dogs love summer, but not the summer heat. But it is often forgotten that dogs have a tougher time coping with heat than people do. Just think about how uncomfortable you would be if you could only shed heat through your tongue...
To continue the topic of Second Chance Humane Society’s Pet Column from last week on emergency preparedness, and how to be prepared to evacuate your animals if the need arose, I will be reviewing how to create a pet emergency kit that can be available...
With recent wildfires raging in the region and the weather pointing to a high risk for more, Second Chance Humane Society has been hearing from concerned pet parents as to how to be better prepared for emergency situations. Our next few Pet Columns will be devoted...
