Pet Column
Pet Behavior
Connecting Pets, People, and
Community While Saving Lives
Back to School Time for Pets
This time of year is hectic, exciting, and stressful as we finish up our summer fun and the kids head back to school. A different schedule and more
Lost and Found Cats
A week ago, we received a stray cat. He was a young, neutered, friendly boy who was obviously someone’s pet. After posting his photo to our social media,
It’s Going to Get Loud… and Scary.
Dogs are just who they are… not sneaky or mysterious. They let you know if they’re happy, angry, or frightened. You just need to know how to understand
Some Things are Better Together
Some things are just better together. Salt and Pepper. Wine and Cheese. Catsup and Mustard. Skis and Boots. Movies and Popcorn. Also, Chowder and Sparkles. Penny and Quartz.
Our Extraordinary Connection to Animals
Second Chance Humane Society Presents: “Our Extraordinary Connection to Animals”, June 8, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the Wilkinson Library in Telluride. “You act like an animal.” If
The Truth About Socializing a Kitten
There is a nasty rumor that you can’t train a cat. As we see cats grow and change in our care, we see just how intelligent, willing, and
The Truth About Socializing a Puppy
Bringing a puppy home is fun, exciting, and a lot of responsibility. Most puppy parents know they need to “socialize” a puppy to help them become a valued
Siblings Aren’t Always Better Together
Sibling 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 same litter. With
Happy Tails
If 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 we’re talking about
Let’s Be Friends! Maybe, Maybe Not.
This 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 honest, you should