Have you hugged your veterinarian lately? Can you imagine a world without them? We sure can’t here at Second Chance Humane Society… So to honor all those veterinarians who keep pets like me healthy, I am asking you reflect on your personal veterinarian visit etiquette. [caption id="attachment_62139" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Frankie[/caption] Let’s start...
Eric O'Grey’s life had hit rock bottom. His weight had ballooned to 320 pounds and he was spending more than $1,000 a month on medications for high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. [caption id="attachment_62058" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Candy could rescue you like Peety rescued...
Dear Pet Column, I have a mellow medium-sized dog who has never interacted with cats. I decided that I am ready to adopt a cat and wondering what is the best and safest way to bring a new feline pet into my home? Sincerely, Cautious Cat Adopter [caption id="attachment_61996" align="aligncenter" width="600"]...
Dear Pet Column, Is it true that one dog year is equal to seven people years? Sincerely, Agitated About Age [caption id="attachment_61783" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cuddles[/caption] Dear Agitated, What a fabulous question. My name is Cuddles. I am a two- year-young (people years) Yorkie mix female here at Second Chance and the host for...
Dear Pet Column, I am very tempted to come to the Second Chance Shelter to adopt a dog, but have never had a dog before and feel overwhelmed about picking the right one. Please help. Signed, Doggie Dazed [caption id="attachment_61498" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Finn[/caption] Dear Dazed, You ask a great question. Although homeless...
Greetings from America! Ok well greetings from me, America the Cat...
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...
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...
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...
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...
