Adoption Fees Explained
Ivy Fife2024-10-07T14:59:55-06:00At Second Chance Humane Society, we strive to place more pets in happy family homes. We regularly examine our fees and work to keep them
Be Prepared: Disaster Planning for Pets
Ivy Fife2024-10-03T11:55:25-06:00Floods, fires, hurricanes… our world is evolving. Weather events that were unfathomable 20 years ago are the new normal. Messages of preparedness are everywhere, and
It’s All in How You Say It
Ivy Fife2024-09-24T15:43:15-06:00I was recently at a local farmers market for a Second Chance adoption event when someone pointed to me and asked “how much are you selling that cat for?” When I hear myself being inquired about as though I were a vegetable or loaf of bread at the Farmers Market I must admit it is a bit offensive. If I could speak I would have said, “I am not for sale…”
A Pet for Your Health
Ivy Fife2024-09-24T13:56:13-06:00Pet owners know the fun and joy a dog or cat brings to a home. Can a dog or cat make us healthier and less
Adoption Not An Option?
Ivy Fife2024-09-09T14:26:48-06:00Over the last few years, Second Chance has consistently been at full capacity with a waiting list of families seeking to surrender a dog or
Overwhelmed: Taking in Stray Cats
Ivy Fife2024-09-03T14:32:12-06:00Sometimes, having a big heart and wanting to help animals can be overwhelming. Taking in stray and homeless cats or dogs can snowball into having
Gonzo’s Story
Ivy Fife2024-08-26T09:26:23-06:00Gonzo came to Second Chance on September 1, 2022. He was surrendered by a family member of his deceased owner and had not been well
Socialize Your Puppy
Ivy Fife2024-08-20T08:54:59-06:00Like human development, the early stages of puppy development have a huge impact on a dog’s life. When becoming a puppy parent this responsibility must
The Right Cat for You
Ivy Fife2024-08-12T15:36:15-06:00Cuddly, aloof, playful, reserved, vocal, quiet, curious, lazy, social, independent… every cat is different. A cat’s personality can be that of a fuzzy lap warmer
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
