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Connecting Pets, People, and
Community While Saving Lives
Pups and Pickups
In a rural community such as ours, people love their pickup trucks and their dogs. While we know we won’t convince the truly committed dog-in-pickup defenders, we encourage
Hot Cars Are Not for Dogs
It 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 how hot it
Not a Worm
Second 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 end of March.
Safe Gardening with Pets
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the hazards of weeds that can harm your pet. But, what about things you might plant or use in your
Working Together for Cats
Cats in our community are often living a precarious existence. There are cat colonies all over; in neighborhoods, at local businesses, vacant lots, parks, and backyards. Some are
Foxtails, Goat Heads, and Pets
As the weather gets warmer, and our pets are outdoors, be aware of two common and invasive weeds that can make a simple walk dangerous. The foxtail plant
Should You Rescue Those Kittens?
Spring is when animals reproduce. For cats, they can keep reproducing until the weather turns cold again. In our area, kitten season starts in early spring and lasts
Spring Into Kitten Season by Fostering
Kitten Season is coming! While it sounds all cute and fluffy, it’s incredibly stressful for our staff. Kitten season is the yearly influx of pregnant cats and orphaned
Spaying and Neutering Saves Lives
The reality is there are more pets needing homes than homes wanting pets. We receive calls like these: “I found a box of puppies in a parking lot.”
Nothing Quite Like the Smell of a Wet Dog
When you think of things you love about your dog, it’s probably the companionship, the playtimes, the snuggles, and those loving eyes. Wet dog smell, not so much.