For Pet Parents

  • A young woman volunteer for Second Chance smiling as a puppy licks her face in front of Smitty's Dog Den in Ridgway.

    Pet Column

    Archives of searchable pet articles on everything from fireworks to scratching sofas.

    Pet Column
  • A woman in a blue shirt at Second Chance animal shelter interacting with a sitting dog on a grassy field in Ridgway, Colorado.

    Behavior & Training

    Information sheets for common dog and cat behavior and training challenges.

    Behavior & Training
  • A dark blue van parked outdoors near a red barn, advertising Second Chance Humane Society and Mountain Pets. The side of the van features photos of three dogs and a cat, with text promoting Mobile Mutts & Meows for pet adoption, and includes a website and phone number.

    Community Programs

    Spay and neuter clinics, pet pantry and other education and outreach in our community.

    Community Events
  • A close-up of a gray and white cat with blue eyes lying on a scratching post, with another cat in the background near a cage at the Second Chance animal shelter.

    Lost Pet Form

    We will make a courtesy post to our social media with instructions to contact you directly.

    Report a Lost Pet
  • A young dog with a gray and white coat sitting on green grass with yellow dandelions.

    Re-Homing a Pet

    Apply to surrender a pet to Second Chance and find other re-homing recomendations.

    Re-Home a Pet