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...
Good day pet column readers, my name is Daisy and I am writing another installment in our series about the Enrichment Program at Second Chance Humane Society. As a dog that has truly benefited from this program, I am going to discuss how the variations within...
Dear Pet Column, I have been hearing about the horrible canine flu outbreak in the Chicago area that has closed down some shelters and cancelled some large dog events in the area. Is this something we need to be concerned with here in Colorado? Sincerely, Fearful of...
Animal hygiene can be a touchy subject–as can personal hygiene, but this is the Pet Column so we don’t have to go there… [caption id="attachment_50305" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Pacha after[/caption] Some pet parents like to bathe their dogs (and cats!) on a weekly basis. Some can go years between...
As a young, happy, and healthy (albeit homeless) puppy it is hard for me to believe you people need to dedicate the entire month of April to the Prevention of Animal Cruelty. In this region where animal lovers are abundant and a vibrant lifestyle incorporates playing in...
Hey y’all. My name is Caesar and I am a cool shelter cat here at Second Chance. A few weeks ago we had a guest columnist, Dr. Michelle Dally, who gave some advice about how to choose the best diet for your pet. This week...
Dear Pet Column, With so many varying choices, opinions, and price ranges related to the best type of food to feed a pet how do I choose? – Dizzy Diet Decider [caption id="attachment_49747" align="aligncenter" width="600"] King[/caption] Dear Dizzy, You asked a great question and we will do our best, with the...
My name is Hobbes and I asked to write the Pet Column this week so I could share how completely astonished and transformed I was by the generosity, support, and overwhelming enthusiasm I witnessed at last week’s Second Chance Wine & Whiskers Weekend. It was...
