Caring for the Caregivers
Ivy Fife2024-08-05T12:26:29-06:00At Second Chance Humane Society, our shelter staff cares for the animals day in and day out. They feed, exercise, cuddle, and love every one
The Benefits of Catios
Ivy Fife2024-08-02T12:58:53-06:00Outdoor time is important for a cat’s well-being and mental health, which is why a catio is a great idea for cat families. A “catio”
Competing with Kittens
Ivy Fife2024-07-22T17:37:44-06:00Kittens… they’ve got those sweet little faces and fuzzy little paws. They jump, roll, hide, pounce, and are bundles of energy! They are irresistible. Our
Pups and Pickups
Ivy Fife2024-07-15T13:09:14-06:00In a rural community such as ours, people love their pickup trucks and their dogs. While we know we won’t convince the truly committed dog-in-pickup
Mystery Mix Dogs
Ivy Fife2024-07-08T12:03:00-06:00We currently have a litter of puppies available for adoption. They’re healthy, friendly, sweet, and full of energy. Followers and visitors invariably ask, “What breed
Pets Meeting New People
Ivy Fife2024-07-01T15:57:56-06:00At Second Chance Humane Society, we do all we can to find homes for the cats and dogs who come through our doors. We have
Hot Cars Are Not for Dogs
Ivy Fife2024-06-24T14:44:59-06:00It takes only minutes for a dog left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. Most people don't realize
Fascination with Feline Eyes
Ivy Fife2024-06-18T17:29:40-06:00Yeats wrote that a cat’s eyes are "the nearest kin of the moon". Celtic tradition held that cats' eyes were a portal to another world.
Not a Worm
Ivy Fife2024-06-18T17:12:26-06:00Second Chance Humane Society's Response to Ringworm If you follow our social media and newsletters, you know we have been talking about ringworm since the
Is Black Dog Syndrome a Myth?
Ivy Fife2024-06-04T15:37:15-06:00Merle, tricolor, white, golden, brindle… are certain colors of dogs more adoptable? The prevailing thought is that black dogs are harder to place in homes,
