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27 Sep Second Chance: Proper Petiquette
Dear Pet Column, Lately I have been annoyed by other people’s pets behaving badly, although the reality is it is the pet’s people who are behaving badly. I wonder if more people would wants pets if pet owners followed better etiquette. Sincerely, Seeking Petiquette Wow Petiquette Seeker...
20 Sep Second Chance: The Sacred Secret
Dear Pet Column, I have a confession. My best friend is a dog. I know the old saying: “Dog is man’s best friend” should not be taken literally but I truly feel it is true for me although I won’t admit it to my people...
15 Sep Second Chance: The Luna Storm
I am Luna, which means moon. I am not sure why I got named after that celestial body, but I really like my handle. Once I met a dog named Booger; I am certainly glad I did not get his name. Anyway, I am a dog, but this week’s column is actually about a cat...
06 Sep Second Chance: Helping Harvey Victims
Dear Pet Column, I have been seeing images of all too many animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey. What can I do to help? I would be willing to drive to Houston and bring some animals to Second Chance. Sincerely, Worried about Wet Animals Dear Worried. You...
31 Aug Second Chance: Humane Language
I was recently at a local farmers market for a Second Chance adoption event when someone pointed to me and asked “How much are you selling that cat for?” When I hear myself being questioned as though I were a vegetable or loaf of bread at...
23 Aug Second Chance: Even Good Dogs Bite
The fact is 77% of dog bites come from the family or friend’s dog. Dogs usually get blamed for the bite (and even removed from the home and/or euthanized) when often times the fact is their people failed to protect the dog from danger. Dogs do...
15 Aug Second Chance: Fear Free Facility
Second Chance Humane Society has become certified as a Fear Free facility. That means that protocols and procedures to minimize fear and emotional discomfort for all pets are now on an equal footing with eliminating physical discomfort. We asked two new residents to share their experiences in that...
09 Aug Second Chance: Man Versus Hair
Dear Pet Column, My boyfriend has been complaining about my shedding dog. Don’t worry though. Since my dog doesn’t complain about my boyfriend’s snoring or whining, I know which one I will keep if I have to choose. But is there a way reduce the...