Siblings Aren’t Always Better Together
Ivy Fife2023-04-10T13:19:20-06:00Sibling relationships can be complicated, both for humans and dogs. When adopting a new pet, people often think it’s better to get two from the
Happy Tails
Ivy Fife2023-04-10T13:19:20-06:00If you just read the title of this pet column, you’re probably expecting stories of pets finding happy homes. We love those stories. However, today
Returning Pets to Their People
Ivy Fife2023-11-10T11:14:32-07:00This is the third in a series of Pet Columns highlighting our 2022 Impact Statistics. One of our 2022 Statistics makes us sad - we
Let’s Be Friends! Maybe, Maybe Not.
Ivy Fife2023-04-10T13:19:21-06:00This Pet Column was written in collaboration with Bob Hennessy, expert dog trainer You’ve heard it: “It’s okay, my dog is friendly.” To be perfectly
Is That a Stray Cat?
Ivy Fife2023-02-20T14:44:06-07:00What is the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat? Feral, stray, and pet cats are all domestic cats. But stray cats and
Feral Cats & TNR
Ivy Fife2023-02-20T12:05:29-07:00This is the second in a series of Pet Columns highlighting our 2022 Impact Statistics. You’ve seen them, wondered if they had food, hoped they
97% Save Rate
Ivy Fife2023-02-06T15:01:35-07:00This is the first in a series of Pet Columns highlighting our 2022 Impact Statistics. In 2022, Second Chance had a 97% Save Rate. You
Finding a Lost Dog
Ivy Fife2024-01-31T14:28:25-07:00Second Chance Humane Society has had two lost dog cases in the past year. Both were nervous dogs who escaped from a new home or
Is That Cat Really Lost?
Ivy Fife2023-01-23T11:58:26-07:00Did you know that less than 10% of lost cats are reunited with their owners? Here at Second Chance, our adult cats are either owner
Who Pays for This?
Ivy Fife2024-01-31T14:30:20-07:00A few weeks ago, the Pet Column talked about the difference between a shelter and a rescue. One big difference is how an organization is funded.
Sometimes, a shelter or rescue is funded by a city or county government through taxes and fees collected and designated for animal control. Some shelters are funded and supported by a larger organization (like ASPCA or Best Friends). We’re neither of those.
