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Beat the Blahs
Is Your Pet is Bored? Have you got the winter blahs? The excitement of the holidays is over. The good winter snowfall has yet to happen. Blah. If
Making Resolutions Like a Pet
Lose weight. Exercise more. Stop eating junk food. Read books. Get a promotion. Make more money. Learn a new language. Resolutions are usually about being a better human
Adopting a Pet During the Holidays
The holiday season can be lonely for shelter pets. Everyone is busy shopping, decorating, baking, and getting ready for Santa. In the winter months, we don’t have as
Home for the Holidays: Tips for Leaving Your Cat at Home
Cats are usually comfortable, secure, and happy in their familiar spaces. Some cats are up for an adventure and travel well, but most cats do not. A cat
Shelter from the Storm
"I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Try imagining a place where it's
Community Generosity Shared
Second Chance thrift shops are incredibly fortunate to have the support of our generous community. We receive multitudes of donated goods, and by reselling them we’re able to
Spooky Night for Pets
Keep Them Safe on Halloween It’s goblin, candy, and party, time again. Halloween can be so much fun for kids and adults. But how does this evening look
For the Love of Tabby Cats
Stripes, Spots & Swirls Tabby is the most common pattern for cats' coats. The gene for the tabby pattern can be found in all domestic cats (look at
Foster Homes Needed for Shelter Pets
You’ve heard in the last few months how Second Chance is at capacity, and we have a waiting list of people who need to surrender a dog or
Shopping to Help Homeless Cats & Dogs
You walk into your local Second Chance Shop or gallery, and you walk out with a treasure. Maybe a unique piece of art, a funky sweater, a new-to-you
