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"...
Hello humans, my name is Godric. If you’ve been to the Second Chance shelter recently you’ve probably seen me sleeping in my favorite bed. I sleep a lot in the afternoon because I spend mornings exploring the house and playing with my friends. I also...
Mallory Paige's article in Gear Junkie shares about an eco-friendly company in Portland Oregon that uses old bike tubes to make dog collars. Cyclist Lanette Fidrych wanted to keep rubber out of landfills. Where most saw a useless piece of trash, she saw a sturdy, pliable, non-absorbent...
This Saturday, September 27, Second Chance teams up with Clark’s Market in Telluride for a great fun-raising opportunity for you and your dogs. [caption id="attachment_45356" align="aligncenter" width="600"] JAKE[/caption] The offer is an end-of-season dog wash complete with people and dog food, a dog talent show (with prizes!), educational materials for...
Compassion is defined as “deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.” But it’s more than just that. Compassion is an attitude, a philosophy, a way of life. If a child learns compassion, all other scholarly pursuits are merely bonuses...
