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25 Feb Second Chance: Worst in Show
As a gorgeous Black & Tan Coonhound I’ve dreamt of competing in the Westminster Dog Show. This national competition of breeders and trainers has been a popular event for years. But not so much for dog lovers anymore. The Humane Society of the United States...
17 Feb Second Chance: Ode to Minnie
So I was feeling a bit left out on Valentine’s Weekend – as that shelter dog Dolly used up the entire Second Chance Pet Column to write about the origin of dogs and how long dogs have been “human’s best friend.” Blah blah – barf....
11 Feb Second Chance: Origin of Dog
A January article in the New York Times, “The Big Search to Find out Where Dogs Came From” discusses the longstanding debate by scientists on the length of time that humans and dogs have had an interdependent relationship. Additionally the article discusses theories regarding the...
03 Feb Second Chance: Maverick & Echo
As newest arrival at the Second Chance Humane Society shelter, I am a true Maverick, hence my name. It is not often that canine dads stick around with their brood. But I am a true family man, arriving here with my gal Charlotte and our eight...
27 Jan Second Chance: Improving Quality of Life for Older Pets.
Our older pets hold a special place in our hearts. I can’t tell you how many times clients have told me they love their elderly pet more than anything else on this earth. And yet, because our animals’ lifespan is shorter than ours, we are...
20 Jan Second Chance: Head of Household?
Hello, my name is Serenity and I am a six-10 year young (I lost track really – but the important thing is that I have a lot of living left to do) tri-colored Australian Shepherd. As my name suggests, I am very calm and quiet and...
13 Jan Second Chance: Pets Turning Pages
For years Pet Column readers have been asking Second Chance Humane Society this question: “Do shelter pets really write the Pet Column?” As if pets can’t read and write or something… For all the doubters out there Second Chance has started a new community outreach program called...
06 Jan Second Chance: Reflections On 2016 Resolutions
Writing the first pet column of a new year is an honor I take very seriously. But with the honor comes pressure to put something together that will have a strong impact on our readers throughout 2016… So I put a lot of thought into what I am about to say: I...