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,
No-Kill Designation for Animal Shelters
Ivy Fife2024-05-29T09:59:02-06:00In 2023, Second Chance had a 97% Save Rate (the same as in 2022). You may ask: what does that mean, and why wasn’t it
Safe Gardening with Pets
Ivy Fife2024-05-20T15:07:25-06:00A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the hazards of weeds that can harm your pet. But, what about things you might plant or
For the Safety of Pets, People, and Property
Ivy Fife2024-05-13T15:15:30-06:00We love being in the small and supportive community of Ridgway, Colorado. In addition to sheltering, feeding, finding homes for, and loving our pets, we
Working Together for Cats
Ivy Fife2024-05-06T13:20:45-06:00Cats in our community are often living a precarious existence. There are cat colonies all over; in neighborhoods, at local businesses, vacant lots, parks, and
Foxtails, Goat Heads, and Pets
Ivy Fife2024-04-30T14:48:26-06:00As the weather gets warmer, and our pets are outdoors, be aware of two common and invasive weeds that can make a simple walk dangerous.
Why Are Some Dogs Afraid of Men?
Ivy Fife2024-04-30T14:33:22-06:00As a society, our understanding of gender roles is increasingly nuanced. In this post, we use broad generalizations to explain the differences between “women” and
