Dear Pet Column, Lately I have been annoyed by other people’s pets behaving badly, although the reality is it is the pet’s people who are behaving badly. I wonder if more people would wants pets if pet owners followed better etiquette. Sincerely, Seeking Petiquette [caption id="attachment_69448" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Arvin[/caption] Wow...
Dear Pet Column, I have a confession. My best friend is a dog. I know the old saying: “Dog is man’s best friend” should not be taken literally but I truly feel it is true for me although I won’t admit it to my people friends....
I am Luna, which means moon. I am not sure why I got named after that celestial body, but I really like my handle. Once I met a dog named Booger; I am certainly glad I did not get his name. [caption id="attachment_69133" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Luna[/caption] Anyway, I am a dog, but this week's column is actually...
Dear Pet Column, I have been seeing images of all too many animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey. What can I do to help? I would be willing to drive to Houston and bring some animals to Second Chance. Sincerely, Worried about Wet Animals [caption id="attachment_69011" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Tucker[/caption] Dear Worried. You...
I was recently at a local farmers market for a Second Chance adoption event when someone pointed to me and asked “How much are you selling that cat for?” When I hear myself being questioned as though I were a vegetable or loaf of bread at...
The fact is 77% of dog bites come from the family or friend’s dog. Dogs usually get blamed for the bite (and even removed from the home and/or euthanized) when often times the fact is their people failed to protect the dog from danger. Dogs do not...
My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success and, in this case, more reasons for humans to love dogs. As if we in Telluride need more encouragement. [caption id="attachment_63328" align="aligncenter" width="320"]...
Second Chance Humane Society has become certified as a Fear Free facility. [caption id="attachment_68411" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Brody[/caption] That means that protocols and procedures to minimize fear and emotional discomfort for all pets are now on an equal footing with eliminating physical discomfort. We asked two new residents to share...
Dear Pet Column, My boyfriend has been complaining about my shedding dog. Don’t worry though. Since my dog doesn’t complain about my boyfriend’s snoring or whining, I know which one I will keep if I have to choose. But is there a way reduce the shedding...
Does your cat like catnip (aka catmint, catwort, field balm)? Whether it is a wild or domestic feline, even lion, tigers and panthers just can't seem to get enough of that crazy stuff, a fragrant herb. Why is that? Is it safe? Does it mean your cat is...
