Second Chance

Humane Society

Improving the Lives of Animals by Fostering the Human-Animal Bond • Serving Western Colorado

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CARIng

COMPASSION. ACTION. RESOURCEFULNESS. INTEGRITY.

Our Core Values

At Second Chance our core values are: Compassion, Action, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. We call it CARIng.

Serving Ouray, San Miguel, & Montrose Counties since 1994, we address the needs of homeless pets, and save lives through our shelter programs and services while developing effective medical, educational, and other programs.

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A woman kneeling on grass with two dogs at a Second Chance adoption event. The black dog is standing on a small chalkboard sign on the ground with colorful writing. In the background, there is a picnic table with bags and other items on it.

A man and a woman standing outside in front of Second Chance Humane Society sign with a tan dog on a leash. They are smiling in front of a sign that reads 'Second Chance Shelter' with paw print icons.

A smiling veterinarian holding a black and white cat. The woman is wearing a yellow disposable gown and blue gloves, inside the vet clinic at Second Chance in Ridgway.

Calico cat lying on purple blanket, playing gently with its paw at Second Chance.

A woman smiling and hugging a large dog as it nuzzles her face after making a pet adoption in Ridgway.

Important News

You can find more news in our weekly newsletter and lots of helpful tips for pet parents in our pet column!

Important News

Aug 17, 2025

Welcome Our New Staff Veterinarian

Aug 17, 2025

"I am so excited to join Second Chance Humane Society! The community and beauty of Ridgway are part of what drew me here. I'm realizing how dedicated and forward-thinking the Second Chance team is, and I feel very fortunate to be a part of it. Second Chance is an outstanding organization, and I'm excited to see where we go and the impacts we continue to make in this deserving community.”