Where do shelter pets come from? Many people ask where all the wonderful pets come from that are at our shelter. They come from several places: - they come in from animal control that were abandoned, unclaimed strays, or taken away from uncaring owners. - they come from owners who can no longer care for them because of lloss of job, moving, allergies, or simply no longer want. - they are offspring from pets and are unwanted litters. - they are dogs purchased on an impulse at a pet shop and then no longer wanted. - they are found stray cats abandoned by owners who moved or simply dropped them off. - the list goes on.... But, all the pets that come to Second Chance get a "Second Chance". They are vaccinated, flea treated, wormed, spayed/neutered, microchipped, medical assessed, and much more. Then they are put up for adoption so that they can have a Second Chance with a famly that will love them forever. | Our Sponsors
Welcome Klem's! Thank you to Klem's who has signed on to be one of our sponsors for the Run Walk Wag event on September 18th! To learn more about this event and/or be a sponsor, go to our website at | | | Dear omss,
Few people realize how busy our shelter can be. The article below gives you insight into just one week.... | | Busy Times.... Few people that come to a shelter for a visit realize all that is going on behind the scenes or just how many pets are being taken care of at one time. Last week is a perfect example of how busy things are. In just one week, the shelter took in over 25 pets and performed spay/neuter services for another 100. In addition, there were over 60 pets in the shelter, in foster care, or one of our other programs that needed to be cared for and looked after. It costs the shelter over $1,500.00 per day to operate. Medications are expense as well as the care of these pets. At Second Chance we take great pride in ensuring that our homeless pets get the best care possible while they are awaiting their forever homes. Thank you for reading our newsletters, donatings, volunteering, and helping in any way you can. Every helping hand is needed to be able to do what we do. | Kia needs to get a ride to a new home! I am a beautiful short hair cat that would love to be with you. Do you ever just have a feeling that you know the right person is just waiting for you? I feel certain that there is someone out there who is looking for me...is it you? Are you looking to share your life and heart with an affectionate, wise and soulful creature like myself? I hope so. So, for now, I wait patiently for my special someone and dream about the naps we'll take together, cozy bed I'll stretch out on and the companionship that surely awaits me. To learn more about me and my other feline friends, go to: http://www.secondchanceanimals.org/adoptablecats.htm | A Happy Ending Hi Second Chance, When my beautiful, perfect, precious, 2 year old Moomba died suddenly, I was devastated. I decided it was time to stop talking about volunteering at Second Chance Animal Shelter and just do it. It has been the most rewarding and healing thing that I have ever done. After being there a few Friday evenings I was needed in the 'back room' where all the kitties were in quarantine awaiting spaying, neutering, medicine and vet checks. There was a litter of Tabby kittens and one of them started calling my name. She was very adamant about getting my attention, crying and climbing the cage door. I didn't think I was ready, but she quickly stole my heart! Not to be outdone was a sibling sticking her little nose through the cage door, and again my heart was stolen! Leeloo and Tootsie came home with me on Memorial Day Weekend 2010. I cannot imagine life without the two of them and think all kitties should be adopted in pairs. They keep each other company while I am at work and delight me with their crazy racing, chasing and general silliness. They are helping me to get through the loss of my other kitty who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge this February. I can't think of a better way to start my weekends than by being at the shelter, cleaning kitty cages and giving all the beauties love and affection.
Diane | | Don't forget that this weekend is the Tantasqua Wag and Walk for our homeless pets. Thank you to the Tantasqua NHS Students for sponsoring this event. For details, be sure to go to our website at www.secondchanceanimals.org
| Sincerely, Sheryl Blancato Second Chance Animal Shelter
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