Animals, just like people, are at our best when our minds and bodies are kept active. At Second Chance Humane Society, the shelter staff does a lot to keep us engaged, happy, healthy, and, well-behaved (and are thus adopted more quickly). Sounds like a lot...
Did you know that a dog's nose is like a fingerprint. Alex Lieber, writes about using nose prints for dog identification in this brief albeit interesting article in PetPlace.com. Look at your dog's nose – did you know that there's literally no other nose like it?...
Hi my name is Ellie McNelly and I am excited to invite the whole community to attend a “Ribbon Chewing Ceremony” on Saturday, June 7, from 1-3 p.m. to commemorate the opening of the new dog facility, The Dog Den, at Second Chance Humane Society’s...
In this article by Dr. Debra Primovic, one of the great veterinarians at Pet Place, discusses how pet insurance works: Have you ever wondered "How does pet insurance work? If you have been confused by pet insurance, you're not alone. There are at least 14 companies...
Yes, Second Chance’s new dog facility, the Dog Den, is just about complete. That means more dogs than ever before will be rescued and awaiting adoption through Second Chance – which also means a much greater need for more dog adoptions. After reading a blog from a 16-year-old journalist in...
This week’s Pet Column contributed by Second Chance’s resident veterinarian Michelle Dally of Dally Veterinary Medicine, who wanted to educate our Pet Column readers directly from her experiences with the pro bono veterinary treatment she provides on regular basis here at Second Chance Humane Society. ...
As a fairly recent arrival here at Second Chance I’ve noticed that a lot of dogs end up here because their people let them run loose. Luckily many loose dogs are picked up off highways by concerned people and delivered to animal shelters like Second...
My name is Baja and I am honored to be amongst the first dogs to take refuge in the new Dog Den at Second Chance’s Angel Ridge Ranch in Ridgway! Not long ago, my life outlook and prospects were rather grim, and I was close...
My name is Blaze and I am a homeless dog here at Second Chance. Because no one seemed to want me, I was almost euthanized. Since I am now safe and Second Chance will help me to find a loving home, I want to address...
From the Vet, suggestions to help you and your pet have an enjoyable healthy summer It’s that time of year again: when the sun is out and warm and the hiking and camping beckon, and if you live in the Telluride region for the same reason...
