Pet Column
Issues & News
“What If” Planning for Your Pets
Our dogs and cats are family. It’s difficult to think about when they’ll no longer be with us. But what if something happens to you first? Death or
They Had Nowhere Else to Go
Stories of Pets Helped at Second Chance Humane Society Abu's story is hard to hear... He was left in someone's front yard. He was so severely matted he
Be Prepared: Disaster Planning for Pets
Floods, fires, hurricanes… our world is evolving. Weather events that were unfathomable 20 years ago are the new normal. Messages of preparedness are everywhere, and it is easy
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,
Heroic Canines: Service Dogs of All Kinds
When you think of a service dog, you might picture a loyal German Shepherd or Lab helping a visually impaired or blind person. Guide dogs have been helping
Will New Law Help Renters Who Have Pets?
We see firsthand how the lack of pet-friendly housing negatively impacts dogs and cats. Our surrender numbers in the past year show that 190 pets were surrendered for
Sometimes They Come Back
We believe that people can be trusted to know when it’s time to add a pet to their home. We don’t subscribe to the theory that an intrusive,
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
Tips for When You Find a Lost Pet
You see a cat or dog wandering about with no human in sight. You’re concerned about his safety. Being a compassionate person, of course, you want to help…
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