Fascination with Feline Eyes
Ivy Fife2024-06-18T17:29:40-06:00Yeats 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.
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
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
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
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
Help Homeless Pets with Your Taxes
Ivy Fife2024-04-02T13:56:15-06:00Is there anything more boring than taxes? Many of you will undoubtedly be scrambling to file taxes in the coming weeks. Not your favorite task,
Spaying and Neutering Saves Lives
Ivy Fife2024-02-19T14:43:31-07:00The reality is there are more pets needing homes than homes wanting pets. We receive calls like these: “I found a box of puppies in
“Project” Dogs: Two Stories and a Plea
Ivy Fife2024-02-06T09:20:03-07:00Story One: Five to Thirteen Last November, we received a call from someone who was overwhelmed by the dogs they had taken in and needed
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
