Pets make us more human. That is the simple reason why we include them in our lives. It is not a practical or a tangible reason and in fact it defies logic. When you think about the commitment, the responsibility, the financial costs, etc. of...
In my experience, most Western slope dogs are “fit." They walk, run, swim, bike, ski and hike with their owners. They have great circulatory systems, well-toned muscles and admirable respiratory capacity. However, there is a myth circulating about that as long as pets get lots...
November Is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. As one of the more mature residents at SCHS, I would like to tell you all the great reasons everyone should consider giving a senior like me a home. [caption id="attachment_46422" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Jenny Lee[/caption] I am JennyLee and while a spry 5 years young, you...
[caption id="attachment_46333" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Batgirl[/caption] Volunteers are special people. They are compassionate, giving, kind and they make a difference in the world. They also smell good and love to cuddle and make soft cooing noises when they hold me. My name is Batgirl and I have...
Living here in the mountains our pets tend toward the healthy side: they typically get lots of exercise, sunshine and fresh air. But they are also exposed to wildlife, which, as addressed in previous Pet Column, poses some risks - even if your pet never...
Have you ever seen a pet look happy in a Halloween costume? I haven’t, but you people keep right on dressing us up anyway. And we indulge you because we love you so much (and we are secretly planning our revenge: sneaking treats off the counter or...
Being a momma is tough under any circumstances, but being a homeless mom is simply not right. So for this week's Pet Column promotes two wonderful mommas whose loving devotion has earned them a priority spot for adoptable pets here at Second Chance. Below are their tails – ahem, we mean...
$20K DONATION RESULTS IN NEW MEDICAL CLINIC FOR HOMELESS PETS [caption id="attachment_45908" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dr. Michelle Dally examining Clarence[/caption] Homeless pets at Second Chance Humane Society will soon be getting better access to medical care than ever before thanks to a recent generous donation of emergency lifesaving...
Second Chance Humane Society recently announced its participation in Time Bank of the Rockies (TBR), a global grassroots initiative enabling members to exchange skills without a transfer of money. Today’s story is an update on the relationship, offering an exciting opportunity for all community members, which not enough...
In the human body, the biggest organ is the skin. The biggest organ of a dog or cat body is??? Don't say fur! It's the skin as well. And sometimes they have as much trouble with their skin as we do with ours. Like itching. [caption id="attachment_45748"...
