Not a Worm
Ivy Fife2024-06-18T17:12:26-06:00Second 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
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
Working Together for Cats
Ivy Fife2024-05-06T13:20:45-06:00Cats in our community are often living a precarious existence. There are cat colonies all over; in neighborhoods, at local businesses, vacant lots, parks, and
Should You Rescue Those Kittens?
Ivy Fife2024-04-08T12:03:21-06:00Spring is when animals reproduce. For cats, they can keep reproducing until the weather turns cold again. In our area, kitten season starts in early
Panther’s Story
Ivy Fife2024-03-18T18:14:09-06:00About 18 months ago, we received a stray cat who did NOT like people. We determined that he was a feral cat and would be
Spring Into Kitten Season by Fostering
Ivy Fife2024-03-12T09:51:57-06:00Kitten 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
Saving Community Cats
Ivy Fife2024-01-31T14:29:19-07:00Last week, we explained how to recognize a feral cat versus a homeless or stray cat. As anyone who works to save community cats will
What is a Feral Cat?
Ivy Fife2024-01-31T14:29:19-07:00The term “feral cat” is one of the most misunderstood terms in animal welfare. Some people believe that a feral cat is a wild and
