A Pet for Your Health
Ivy Fife2024-09-24T13:56:13-06:00Pet owners know the fun and joy a dog or cat brings to a home. Can a dog or cat make us healthier and less
Adoption Not An Option?
Ivy Fife2024-09-09T14:26:48-06:00Over the last few years, Second Chance has consistently been at full capacity with a waiting list of families seeking to surrender a dog or
Socialize Your Puppy
Ivy Fife2024-08-20T08:54:59-06:00Like human development, the early stages of puppy development have a huge impact on a dog’s life. When becoming a puppy parent this responsibility must
Pups and Pickups
Ivy Fife2024-07-15T13:09:14-06:00In 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
Mystery Mix Dogs
Ivy Fife2024-07-08T12:03:00-06:00We currently have a litter of puppies available for adoption. They’re healthy, friendly, sweet, and full of energy. Followers and visitors invariably ask, “What breed
Is Black Dog Syndrome a Myth?
Ivy Fife2024-06-04T15:37:15-06:00Merle, tricolor, white, golden, brindle… are certain colors of dogs more adoptable? The prevailing thought is that black dogs are harder to place in homes,
No-Kill Designation for Animal Shelters
Ivy Fife2024-05-29T09:59:02-06:00In 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
Safe Gardening with Pets
Ivy Fife2024-05-20T15:07:25-06:00A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the hazards of weeds that can harm your pet. But, what about things you might plant or
Foxtails, Goat Heads, and Pets
Ivy Fife2024-04-30T14:48:26-06:00As the weather gets warmer, and our pets are outdoors, be aware of two common and invasive weeds that can make a simple walk dangerous.
Why Are Some Dogs Afraid of Men?
Ivy Fife2024-04-30T14:33:22-06:00As a society, our understanding of gender roles is increasingly nuanced. In this post, we use broad generalizations to explain the differences between “women” and
