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09 Nov Second Chance: A Microchip Is Your Friend
My name is Glory, a homeless dog here at the Second Chance Humane Society Shelter. I am one of many pets who arrived without any identification, making it pretty difficult for me to be returned to my family. The lesson of the Pet Column today:...
02 Nov Second Chance: Pet Industry Prospers
According to data from a comprehensive annual report, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that overall spending for 2015 came in at a record $60.28 billion. The document covered pet spending in market categories of food, supplies/over-the-counter (OTC) medications, veterinary care, and other services. The increase is...
26 Oct Second Chance: Proper Vet Etiquette
Have you hugged your veterinarian lately? Can you imagine a world without them? We sure can’t here at Second Chance Humane Society… So to honor all those veterinarians who keep pets like me healthy, I am asking you reflect on your personal veterinarian visit etiquette. Let’s start with...
19 Oct Second Chance: Who Rescued Who?
Eric O’Grey’s life had hit rock bottom. His weight had ballooned to 320 pounds and he was spending more than $1,000 a month on medications for high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. In 2010, a physician told him to buy a funeral...
12 Oct Second Chance: Dog Meets Cat, Protocol
Dear Pet Column, I have a mellow medium-sized dog who has never interacted with cats. I decided that I am ready to adopt a cat and wondering what is the best and safest way to bring a new feline pet into my home? Sincerely, Cautious Cat Adopter ...
28 Sep Second Chance: Perplexed by Pet vs. People Years
Dear Pet Column, Is it true that one dog year is equal to seven people years? Sincerely, Agitated About Age Dear Agitated, What a fabulous question. My name is Cuddles. I am a two- year-young (people years) Yorkie mix female here at Second Chance and the host for...
21 Sep Second Chance: Pick the Proper Pooch
Dear Pet Column, I am very tempted to come to the Second Chance Shelter to adopt a dog, but have never had a dog before and feel overwhelmed about picking the right one. Please help. Signed, Doggie Dazed Dear Dazed, You ask a great question....
14 Sep Second Chance: The Humane Revolution
Greetings from America! Ok well greetings from me, America the Cat… But if I were America the Country, the most important message I would want to deliver through today’s Second Chance Pet Column is “start treating animals more humanely!” The good news is that (and...