The homeless dogs here at Second Chance Humane Society have been discussing the fact that the best pet parents are those who recognize their mistakes. We all know humans are not perfect – even though we like to pretend you are. But owning up to this sad fact can help you...
Hello my name is Crook and I’m a six-month-young Beagle/Corgi (known as a Beagi) pup. For this week’s Pet Column, I am going to give some pet training advice. [caption id="attachment_58459" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Crook[/caption] But let’s keep it real: my advice may only be serving as a front...
Does your dog need a bib and a five-foot drop cloth to protect the floor when he drinks? Well then you would be surprised to hear that there is actually a precise method underlying the sloppy madness of dog slurping. So yes, although the Second...
The doubters in the crowd question whether dogs truly feel love for people or if our constant show of affection is really all part of an elaborate hoax to guarantee food and shelter. Some have gone as far as to describe dogs as manipulative parasites. As a dog, I take great...
Did you know you can deduct pet expenses on your tax return? Well actually you can’t, but I tried that one out on April 1 as a joke. Roped a lot of humans in. Sadly, the truth is otherwise: unless you use your pet for specific purposes...
Please allow me introduce myself. My name is Tarzan. I’m a one-year-old Red Heeler/Catahoula (CataHeeler) freshly arrived at Second Chance. [caption id="attachment_57980" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Tarzan[/caption] CataHeelers like me are awesome athletes built to be active and have a good time, so I am very lucky to be homeless...
Easter is usually such a fun time: egg hunts and pastel dresses and warm weather. But don’t be dazed by all the sugary sweet innocence - the Easter Bunny has a few tricks up his sleeve for pet parents. In the vein of the Second...
Telluride Academy hosts Sunset Scramble. Snowshoe events takes place Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m. Adventure begins at base of Lift 4, Mountain Village. Visitors and locals, adults and kids are all invited to attend what Telluride Academy hopes will become an annual event. It’s called the Sunset...
For today’s Second Chance Pet Column, I want to share the importance of maintaining your pet’s healthy figure and how that can have an important impact upon their general well-being. My name is Elyse and I’m a gorgeous two-year-old hound mix, who arrived at Second...
Hi my name is Coraline. I am a lovely young kitty here at Second Chance Humane Society waiting for a new family to call my own. I had a big scare the other day while looking at the help wanted ads, hoping to find an open position...
