Second Chance Animal Center

08/17/2025

Lean down and smell your pet’s breath. It shouldn’t have you gagging and running from the room. Bad breath can indicate a variety of problems from kidney and liver disease to diabetes. But according to Dr. Eric Davis, DVM, a fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, “… by far, the most common problem associated with bad breath is periodontal disease.” Bad breath can also be caused by something caught under your pet’s gums or in his teeth, like a piece of food or a strand of hair. Once this starts to decompose it can not only cause bad breath but can infect the surrounding tissue, then requiring an antibiotic to resolve the issue.

08/17/2025

Noodle wanted to let everyone know today is National Black Cat Appreciation Day! A day to appreciate and celebrate the beauty and unique qualities of black cats, while also dispelling negative superstitions associated with them!

08/16/2025

Thank you to the members of Shires Young Professionals for their third year of volunteering at Second Chance! After cleaning and weeding, the special project is to spend time playing with our dogs! We are fortunate to have your support and appreciate the partnership you have developed with our shelter.

08/14/2025

Meet Chewy! Chewy is an 11 year old Pekinese/Poodle mix at around 20lbs! Chewy is looking for a calmer home where he can spend time with his favorite person! He also enjoys going on strolls and spending time outdoors! Chewy can possibly live with another calm dog, cats and older calm children. If you are interested in Chewy, please visit our website or call our Canine Office at (802) 375-2898 ex 305!

08/13/2025

Update: Coco is on the way to her new home!

Meet Coco! Coco is a 2 year old Miniature Australian Shepherd at around 40lbs. She is a very energetic, quirky girl looking for a home to keep her busy playing outdoors with toys and going on walks! She can be a little timid when meeting new people and could benefit from some basic obedience training. She can possibly live with another dog, dog savvy cat and children over 13! If you are interested in Coco, please visit our website to fill out an application or call our Canine Office at (802) 375-2898 ex 305!

08/13/2025

To clean your pet’s teeth your vet must administer anesthesia where Fido (or Fluffy) is completely asleep. Pet parents are often concerned about having their pet put “under” and if that’s the case for you, talk to your vet about the process. Your vet will determine your pet’s specific risk factors, if any, and develop an individualized plan to minimize any risks. There is a low level of risk for young, healthy animals; risk increases for animals with advanced diseases or advanced age. Part of your vet’s assessment of your pet will be to determine if the risks of anesthesia outweigh the risks of not performing the dental procedure.

08/10/2025

Today is National Spoil Your Dog Day! Here are some of our canines getting spoiled with hotdogs! 🌭 We'd love to see your spoiled dogs in the comments!

08/10/2025

Dental disease in cats and dogs can cause significant pain and discomfort, bad breath, difficulty eating and, if bacteria enters the bloodstream, potential problems in the heart, liver and kidneys. Conditions like gingivitis (inflamed gums) and periodontitis (untreated gingivitis which can lead to tooth loss) are treatable. Your pet will need a detailed examination and dental x-rays where she will be anesthetized and the vet will do a thorough cleaning, removing plaque and perhaps some teeth, if necessary. A better option is preventing these conditions through regular vet check-ups and at home tooth brushing.

08/09/2025

These special heart signs will be displayed again at Second Chance on August 28 in celebration of "Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day." Our first 2025 display was this week at our annual golf tournament, "Putt for Pets." Still haven't re-sponsored your sign from past years? There is still time to call us for the August 28 installation!

08/08/2025

We have been working with iBerkshires.com to help promote some adoptions! Here is their recent video post of Orion - he has spent more than half his life at Second Chance and is officially the longest resident in our recent history - over 4 years! https://youtu.be/JNORLGlXig4

Orion is patiently waiting for his family to choose him at Second chance animal Shelter.

08/08/2025

Play hard, sleep harder! 💤

08/06/2025

Today’s the day! Putt for Pets will be teeing off at noon! Thank you for all of your support!