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28 Mar Second Chance: Busting Big Dog Myth
What do you get when you cross a Great Pyrenees with a Heeler? About 100 pounds of warm cuddly deliciousness. That’s right – you get me – the Love Doctor. (My friends just call me Doc.) How come I haven’t been adopted yet? Too big? Well then,...
14 Feb Second Chance: Tax Season, Good News – for Pets
Wahoo it’s tax season!!! Sorry, I know for furless beings tax season is akin to a snow-less winter, a weekend of domestic chores, or even to sticking pins under your fingernails. But for us furry folk, it means saving lives thanks to the Colorado Pet Overpopulation...
31 Dec Biggest Conservation Wins of 2017
Here’s some good news about climate change for a change – and more. This story from the World Wildlife Fund details “The Biggest Conservation Wins of 2017.” It’s been a big year for conservation. Together we assured the world that the United States is still...
29 Nov Second Chance: Pledge For Life
I really didn’t think I would find myself living in an animal shelter this year, but yeah, that happened … My former people clearly had not taken the Pledge for Life. I include it in this week’s Second Chance Pet Column in hopes that my...
28 Nov SAFYPT Presents: “Seussical the Musical”
Telluride’s middle school thespians will bring the whimsy and humor of Dr. Seuss to the stage this weekend with performances of “Seussical the Musical.” The play, directed by new SAF Young People’s Theatre Director Leah Nikula, will be performed Dec. 1-3 at 6 p.m. nightly...
23 Nov Second Chance: Breaking News on Rabies Vaccine
Sampson here with some breaking scientific news: The rabies vaccine, found to be extremely effective at preventing this fatal disease in dogs, is now showing significant positive impacts on overall canine health and a strong association with a decrease in death from all causes. So,...
19 Aug Telluride Museum: An Evening With Ken Burns, All That Jazz
Join the Telluride Historical Museum at its two major fundraising events of the season. The first is the 13th annual “Feasting on History,” a benefit dinner, Thursday, August 24, 6:30-10 p.m., at the Sheridan Opera House. Tickets prices are $275 for “Museum Lover”; “Museum Friend” is $200. Entertainment includes a cocktail hour prior...
02 Aug Second Chance: Got Catnip?
Does your cat like catnip (aka catmint, catwort, field balm)? Whether it is a wild or domestic feline, even lion, tigers and panthers just can’t seem to get enough of that crazy stuff, a fragrant herb. Why is that? Is it safe? Does it mean...