I am very excited to announce the launch of the Second Chance Training Resource Center, open to all community members in our tri-county service area. Based on the overwhelming response and success of our “pilot” dog behavior training class this month, beginning in August, trainer Casey...
As a precursor to Second Chance’s first annual Bow Wow Film Festival taking place in August (details below), Second Chance Humane Society is hosting a Wag-A-Thon to promote healthy living with your dog. Through the Wag-A-Thon, you can get motivated to hit the trails with your...
Howdy folks my name is Pluto and I’m a one-year-old Hound Mix, waiting (for a new family) here at the Second Chance Humane Society. Although, we really don’t just sit around and wait for you to come to us, we get out into the community as...
The hot weather can pose a host of health challenges for our furry friends so it's important to remain attentive during the dog days of summer. Here are some things to consider: [caption id="attachment_51937" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Max[/caption] Hydration. Dogs and cats need lots and lots of fresh water...
Dear Pet Column, I have been watching a feral cat living in my neighborhood. He doesn’t seem to bother anyone, but I would rather he was being taken care of it. Can I trap the cat and bring it to the Second Chance shelter? Sincerely, Feral Friend [caption id="attachment_51724" align="aligncenter" width="600"]...
Your “Dog for a Day” program sounds perfect for me as I can’t have a pet in my home, but I want to help find homes for pets that don’t have one. Do you also have Cat for a Day program? Sincerely, Cuckoo for Cats [caption id="attachment_51575" align="aligncenter"...
We are just unleashing a very cool new expanded foster initiative here at Second Chance. It’s called the Adoption Ambassador Program, which is even better than fostering because you get to take on finding and approving your foster furball’s forever home! As an Adoption Ambassador, you get the...
The Second Chance Pet Column has recently been sharing different aspects of its Enrichment Program because the initiative is unique and progressive within the animal welfare industry and because its components apply to anyone dealing with their own pet’s behavioral challenges. Read on to learn more. My name is...
Many of my clients have close, loving relationships with their pets: they play, wrestle and even sleep with them. (Yes, I'm guilty too, my husband can barely fit in the king-sized bed after all the dogs get in…). But that kind of closeness raises health...
My name is Gemma and I am another victim to non-pet friendly housing policies. I was recently returned – yes, at only 13months, this is already my second time being homeless – to Second Chance because my parent had to move and wasn’t able to find housing that included me. So...
