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12 May Second Chance: Pet Parent Prevention Practices
Last week Second Chance Pet covered some common pet parent mistakes but since prevention is the best practice for pet parents to follow, I am going to highlight a few simple things (all relative to dietary considerations) you can do to keep your pet healthy and happy....
04 May Second Chance: Pet Parent Oversights
The homeless dogs here at Second Chance Humane Society have been discussing the fact that the best pet parents are those who recognize their mistakes. We all know humans are not perfect – even though we like to pretend you are. But owning up to this sad fact can help...
27 Apr Second Chance: Crook & Alley – And You?
Hello my name is Crook and I’m a six-month-young Beagle/Corgi (known as a Beagi) pup. For this week’s Pet Column, I am going to give some pet training advice. But let’s keep it real: my advice may only be serving as a front for some unadulterated,...
20 Apr Second Chance: Sloppy Slurping
Does your dog need a bib and a five-foot drop cloth to protect the floor when he drinks? Well then you would be surprised to hear that there is actually a precise method underlying the sloppy madness of dog slurping. So yes, although the Second...
12 Apr Second Chance: Science of Love
The doubters in the crowd question whether dogs truly feel love for people or if our constant show of affection is really all part of an elaborate hoax to guarantee food and shelter. Some have gone as far as to describe dogs as manipulative parasites. As a dog, I take great...
06 Apr Second Chance: Tax Breaks for Pet Parents
Did you know you can deduct pet expenses on your tax return? Well actually you can’t, but I tried that one out on April 1 as a joke. Roped a lot of humans in. Sadly, the truth is otherwise: unless you use your pet for specific purposes...
30 Mar Second Chance: Tarzan & Idina
Please allow me introduce myself. My name is Tarzan. I’m a one-year-old Red Heeler/Catahoula (CataHeeler) freshly arrived at Second Chance. CataHeelers like me are awesome athletes built to be active and have a good time, so I am very lucky to be homeless in a region...
23 Mar Second Chance: Beware of the Easter Bunny
Easter is usually such a fun time: egg hunts and pastel dresses and warm weather. But don’t be dazed by all the sugary sweet innocence – the Easter Bunny has a few tricks up his sleeve for pet parents. In the vein of the Second...