Pet Column
Issues & News
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
Pets Meeting New People
At Second Chance Humane Society, we do all we can to find homes for the cats and dogs who come through our doors. We have some unique challenges,
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
Fascination with Feline Eyes
Yeats 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. The ancient Egyptians
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.
Is Black Dog Syndrome a Myth?
Merle, tricolor, white, golden, brindle… are certain colors of dogs more adoptable? The prevailing thought is that black dogs are harder to place in homes, a trend known
No-Kill Designation for Animal Shelters
In 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 100%? While tales
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
For the Safety of Pets, People, and Property
We love being in the small and supportive community of Ridgway, Colorado. In addition to sheltering, feeding, finding homes for, and loving our pets, we must ensure everyone
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
