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
For the Safety of Pets, People, and Property
Ivy Fife2024-05-13T15:15:30-06:00We love being in the small and supportive community of Ridgway, Colorado. In addition to sheltering, feeding, finding homes for, and loving our pets, we
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
Volunteers Make Us Successful
Ivy Fife2024-04-22T18:06:14-06:00Aristotle stated, “The essence of life is to serve others and do good.” April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! We salute all volunteers: past, present,
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,
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
What is PACFA and Why is it Important?
Ivy Fife2024-02-27T13:12:53-07:00We at Second Chance are pet lovers who work every day to make sure our cats and dogs are given the best. We strive to
