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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...
07 Sep Second Chance: Loving Bear, Saving the 24
My name is Bear. I was rescued a few weeks ago from a very serious situation by Second Chance Humane Society, along with 21 other amazing Border Collie/Cattle Dog relatives. The story of how we got here is one filled with heroes, fortuitous (divine?) circumstance, and happy...
24 Aug Second Chance: Crazy Coconut Cure
Hi my name is Lucy, a homeless pet here at Second Chance Humane Society (more on me later). My Pet Column topic this week is coconuts. The coconut craze (using coconut for a range of benefits from nutritional to household remedies and body care) just...
17 Aug Second Chance: Senior Perks
Dear Pet Column, I recently met Kandy Korn at the Second Chance Shelter and really took to her. She was loving, enjoyed affection, and is such a beautiful girl. She really opened my heart, yet I am concerned about her being 14 years old and...