Happy Tails
Fall 2015
News from Second Chance Animal Center
Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck?
As the days turn shorter and the nights
turn cold here in the Northeast, it is a
telltale sign that autumn is upon us.
Autumn is a bright, pleasant time, full
of foliage, homemade goodies, and the
spookiest day of the year, Halloween!
Halloween can conjure up a lot of
spooky images in one’s head,
but I want to focus on
one image that has
been getting a
bum rap for years
and that is the black
cat. Once thought to be the
animal which carried the spirits of
witches or Satan himself in the Middle
Ages, the black cat continued through
the years to be seen as evil creatures
themselves. In 1233, Pope Gregory
IX warned that the devil himself meets
his followers disguised as a black cat,
which eventually led to the deaths of
thousands of cats. Even during the
Salem witch trials, the cats were seen
as witches’ helpers (otherwise known
as familiars) and killed. It hard to
say why these cats are looked down
upon but it could be the myths about
Freya, the Norse goddess of love, who
rewarded the two black cats who pulled
her chariot by turning them into witches.
It also could have been the Greek myth
in which Galenthias turned herself into
a black cat and became a priestess to
Hecate, goddess of the underworld. If
In this issue:
Featured Pets�������������������������2
Author Spotlight���������������������2
Happy Endings�����������������������3
Always a Black Cat����������������3
Memorials & Tributes����������4-5
The Silver Lining��������������������6
In Memorium:
Doris McPherson Taylor�����6
Message from the President��7
Involving Students����������������7
you look into history, there are plenty of
stories about black cats being tools for
evil and witchcraft. All in all, they were
given a bum rap, which carries through
to today.
You may be thinking to yourself “Self,
isn’t this an article that is supposed to
make me see the bright and good side
of black cats?” Well my friend, do not
fret as I have found that bright side! In
many parts of the world, the black cat
is looked upon as good luck. In Japan,
they believe black cats only bring good
luck; and if a single woman owns a
black cat, it is supposed to bring her
not only good luck but many possible
suitors. In some areas of the U.K., a
bride considers it very good luck if she
sees a black cat cross her path on her
wedding day. In Scotland, if a black cat
appears at your door and you welcome
the cat into your home and family, it is
said to carry prosperity with it. Sailors in
many cultures believe that if a black cat
is kept as a pet at home, this will ensure
a safe trip at sea and that the ship will
arrive home safely. It is even better luck
if the black cat wanders aboard the
ship as it is said good fortune wanders
in with the cat; and if the sailor already
has a black cat aboard the ship, well
this just doubles the odds towards luck
in his favor.
Here at Second Chance Animal Center,
we believe all our cats are good
luck and deserve to be loved, even
the black cats. Until further notice,
all of our black cats and
black kittens have their
adoption fees waived; all
we are asking for is a donation. Also,
if the above information isn’t enough,
here are some great reasons why black
cats are great!
Their fur won’t show on your little black
dress.
Carrying a black cat around will make
you look slimmer.
You can tell your friends and family that
you adopted a mini-panther.
Black cats are stylish because they go
By Haley Nelson
with everything.
They need the most help finding loving
homes and will be “FURever” grateful
for your love!
Enjoy your autumn season and please
remember we have plenty of future pets
looking for their forever home. Give
them a “treat” this season and make
one a “furever” member of your family.
Sources:
http://www.coastalvirginiamag.com/
Paw-Prints/October-2013/Black-CatMyths-and-Facts/
http://www.catchannel.com/magazines/
catfancy/october-2009/the-legend-ofthe-black-cat.aspx
http://oddrandomthoughts.com/
the-myths-and-legends-of-cats/
http://americanfolklore.net/
folklore/2014/03/why_is_a_
black_cat_bad_luck.html
Animal Adventure
Camp Update
By Dare Meunier, Education Director
Animal Adventure Camp 2015 was so
much fun! We learned about responsible
pet ownership, endangered species,
animal careers and farming. We cared
for critters, and even sheared sheep!
We tracked with a K-9 unit and became
wildlife enthusiasts while exploring our
natural world. What will next summer
bring? We can’t wait!
Signed, The Animal Ambassadors 2015
From the staff: We must thank our
knowledgeable presenters and
dedicated camp volunteers—
Alisa Boucher, Ashley Lucas,
Erin Kopeski, Gillian Calkins,
Natalie Giordano, and Munroe Ports—
for helping to make this season one of
our best! Thanks also to Crae Printing
for our fabulous t-shirts and to Clear
Brook, True Love, and Wildstone Farms
for providing our camp animals with
healthful veggies all summer long!
Featured Pets
Staff
Hi, my name is Maebee! I am
a 10-year-old American Shelter
Dog. I am friendly, playful, and athletic. I came to SCAC as I was not
getting along with the other dogs
in the home. I can possibly go to a
home with children and cats. I am
a dog who can’t be loose as I like
to wander. Don’t let my age fool
you as I am quite the active lady. I
am crate trained and I enjoy going
for walks. I absolutely love people
and all the attention they can give
me. If I sound like I could be your
next family member, please come
meet me at SCAC!
Tatty was brought to SCAC after
being rescued from a home with
too many cats and whose owners could not properly care for
her. She has been an indoor/outdoor cat but would be fine being
indoor only. Tatty does well with
other cats and older children but
has no history with dogs. If Tatty
sounds like a good fit for you,
please stop by and visit her!
Director of Shelter Operations –
Shona Ross
Education Director –
Dare Meunier
Office Manager – Kate Ernst
Office Assistant – Haley Nelson
Front Desk – Cathleen Perrone
Web Master/Volunteer & Events
Coordinator – Maureen Stadnik
Animal Care Coordinator –
Olivia Moyant
Feline Supervisor –
Kennel Supervisor –
Sarah Braman
Animal Care Techs –
Robyn Champine
Michelle Harrington
Emily Houghton
Michelle Kopeski
Karen Marcoux
June O’Boyle
Dog Obedience – Katie McKenzie
Board of Trustees
President – Kim Gould
(Bennington)
Vice President – Jim Evans
(Manchester)
Secretary – Madeline Kennedy
(Bennington)
Treasurer – Angela S. Webster
(Manchester Center)
Bo Bergman, DVM (Shaftsbury)
Lisa Byer (North Adams)
Michael A. Keane
(North Bennington)
Angie Marano (Bennington)
Judy Murphy (Bennington)
Randy Schmidt (Sunderland)
Happy Tails
Photo Credit: Tim Peters
Author Spotlight
by Dare Meunier, Education Director
Local author, illustrator, and friend to animals
Kimalie Wassick presents the Basil & Prune
the Pug book series! Based on the hilarious
adventures of Ms. Wassick’s granddaughter
Basil and grand-pug Prune, these colorful books
are a celebration of animal friendship that will
entertain young, old, and in-between! Available locally at The Bennington
Bookshop, Hawkins House, and The Northshire Bookstore, or online at
www.basilandprunethepug.com.
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Editors –
Linda Huebner
Madeline Kennedy
Contributors –
Dr. Bo Bergman
Kate Ernst
Kim Gould
Linda Huebner
Dare Meunier
Haley Nelson
Elizabeth Ricketts
Shona Ross
Meghan Rusk
Photos – Second Chance staff
and board and Timothy Peters/
www.timpetersphoto.com
Production – Wendy Moore
Feline Happy Endings
by Meghan Rusk
Lolita is an 8-year-old beautiful black female cat who was
surrendered to SCAC in April of 2013 after her previous
guardian passed away. Lolita was a shy girl who had a hard
time adjusting to life at the shelter; she was used to living
with just one person and didn’t like the commotion. She
ended up finding her happy place in the Director of Shelter
Operations’ office. Lolita was very picky about the people
she liked; most people she had to get to know before she’d
even let them sit near her. It was over two years before she
found her forever home.
The day Lolita got adopted this past June was truly a moment of an animal choosing the person. Her adopters came
into the office to meet her and she immediately perked up
and came to meet them. She was showered with attention
and she just soaked it up—it was love at first sight! She now
happily resides in Buskirk, NY, with her new family along
with Embers, a fellow SCAC alumnus.
Canine Happy Endings
by Elizabeth Ricketts
Sadie is a one-year-old American Shelter Dog. She came
to us in heat so she had to wait to be spayed. Sadie had a
hard time adjusting to the kennel life during her two months
at Second Chance. After a lot of hands-on training with the
trainer and kennel staff, we were able to gain her trust. The
family who adopted her was able to meet with her several
times. With extra patience on both ends, Sadie was adopted and is doing awesomely in her new home. She still has
some puppy behaviors, such as chewing shoes, which her
adopter has been working on. She also learned how to let
herself in and out of the slider door. All in all, she has made a
great adjustment in her new home and loves her new family,
as well as the two neighbor dogs. Sadie has made the staff
truly happy to see that all the extra work and attention has
been worthwhile. ​ She even went swimming recently in the
lake and went on a boat ride.
Why I’ll Always Have a Black Cat
by Madeline Kennedy
We always had cats when I was growing up. They were a beautiful assortment of strays who came to stay. There was also the tabby my mother’s
friend dropped off while she went on a two-week vacation. We had him for
over 10 years!
On my own, my choice of cats always leaned toward the beautiful patterns
of tabbies, calicos, and tortoiseshells. Once my slightly bohemian mother
was living on her own, she always chose black cats. I used to ask why
black, didn’t she want to look at their beautiful, colorful coats? She joked
that the cat hair didn’t show up on her clothes and furniture.
Years later when my mother died, we brought her old cat, Toby, home to live
with us and our cats. Living with Toby, I came to appreciate the absolute
beauty of the black cat, the beautiful silhouetted form of the animal without the distraction of pattern. I look into those golden-green eyes and my
heart melts. I also learned that black cats, male and female, are sweet and
friendly. We now live with three Second Chance cats—a gorgeous orange
tabby, a dear black-and-white kitty, and Luna. Luna is our third black cat
and, in my humbly honest opinion, perfection! We will always have a black
cat—or two—in our family.
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MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES through September 13, 2015
There’s no better way to honor or remember a loved one, whether two- or four-footed, than with a donation to Second
Chance. Just note on the enclosed remittance envelope if your gift is a memorial or a tribute, and whom we should notify of
your generosity. Gifts of $50 or more will be listed in a future issue of Happy Tails, but all donations are most appreciated
and will be used to care for “our” animals while they are with us. Thank you!
In Memory of...
(We apologize for any mistakes or omissions. Let us know if a correction needs to be made in a name or gift designation.)
Sheila McIvor from Laura McIvor
Adrian Lane from Carolyn and William Bratcher,
Sydney and Marilyn Russell, Ann Marie Wade
Alvin Schlessinger from Project Rehabilitation
Angel Usategui from Magdalena Usategui
Barbara “Bobbi” McDonough from Kate Sheldon,
Richard Hom and Family
C. Richard Doerr from Joan Suttie
Carl Cappella from Rosemary and Ronald
Lindsey, Jr., Beverly McCoy
Claire Merritt from Anonymous
Donald Chaffin from Randall Bates
Edward Draffin and “Happy” from Christine Draffin
Eleanor Fairbanks from Sandra Abatiell, Barbara
Fairbanks and Elizabeth Fairbanks, Donald
Fairbanks and Family Leo, Susan and Katherine
Elizabeth Whittemore from the AQC Support Team
at BCBSMA
Erwin Davis from Robert and Joann Somers
Evelyn “Dolly” Pallo from St. Mary’s OR,
Lauren Teigland-Hunt and Alexander Hunt,
Christopher and Tina Lamarre, Ilona Baraby
Frances Hoyt from Sandra and Burton Luke
Georgine Barrie from Carol Owens
James Bevis from Sonny’s Blue Benn Diner,
Robert Greene, Inc., Londa Weisman,
Doris and Mark McKeon
Janet Daniels from Kate Sheldon, Shaftsbury Snow
Pilots, Kenneth and Patricia Olney, G.E. McKenna,
Barbara and Howard Matteson, Kathleen Gallett,
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc.
Joan Kelly from Ray and Ruthie Bolton
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Joyce Batease from Gary and Rebecca Kennedy,
Jim and Maddie Murdock, Tom and Grig Murdock
Kaitlin McLellan from Sonny’s Blue Benn Diner,
Bruce and Nancy Nash, Dennis and Marisa Friscia
Fitzhugh, Peter and Nancy Donovan, Joe Masi
and Laurene Grande-Masi, Kenneth and Lila
Cestone, Charles Salem and Sarah Dahl, Charles
and Priscilla Salem, Ronald and Elaine Mensh,
Bill and Judith Knight, Kurt and Kate Ernst,
Shelli and Stu DuBoff, Ray and Ruthie Bolton
Keith Blomberg from Sandi and Tim Braymer,
Sherri and Bob Alper, Elizabeth Titus Putnam
Ken Weber from Thomas and Denise Sklepowicz
Linda Andrew from Wayne Andrew
Liz Whittemore from Katherine Hale Grey
Margaret and Ross Burkhardt from Jane Burkhardt
Margaret Shaughnessy from James and Sandra
Lewis, Bank of Bennington, Albany Country Club,
Rick Kobik, Frederick Loy, SVMC Engineering
Marie Hauck from Roger and Deena Ruege,
Dr. William Flood
Marlene Bernhardt from Manchester Health Services
Mary Fava from Gayle Riddervold
Michael Barber from Christal and Ray Chen
Michael Merritt from Trudy Carter, Barbara Trafford,
M.L. Mueller, Judy Boehlert and the following
members of the Battenkill Chorale: Janet McGhee,
Caroline Ashton, Jennifer Braucher, Charlotte R.
Fay, Paula Sawyer, Sue M. Parry, Terry Kelly,
Martine Arenella, Hannie Varosy, Ellen Green,
Al Bashevkin, Carol Poppe, Susan Alancraig,
Judith Kazen, Margaret Stevens,
Silvia Dauenheimer, Gretchen Browne,
Nancy Herrington, Elise and Robert Melesky
Norman Hadley from Alan and Isabelle Hadley
Norman Roark from Shereen and Richard Callahan,
Victoria Valli, Lura, Jeffery, Dean, Pat and Anna
Michelson, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc.
Paul Roy from Paul and Freda Barton
In Memory of...
Richard Peebles from Michael Agee, Vermont
Reading Partners
Richard Wood from James and Alice Woodard,
Susan and Michael Elwell
Rick Serviss from Rosemary Bley
Ruth LaPerle from Stephanie March, Dianne Rooney,
Maria Freund and Gwynne Leibensperger
Shayley Estes from Wesley Burdick
Thomas Watson from Woodford Lake Estates
Vernon Koll from David and Joanne Prouty
Wayne Idema from Keith and Kathy Tatro and
Gary and Sharon Idema
Woody Firestone from Christal and Ray Chen
“Abigail” from Anonymous
“All of their pets over the years” from Janet and
David Arick
“Annie” from Kim Loos and Carole Sheringham
“Arnold” from Howard Matteson
“Azul” and “Alexis” from Charles and
Priscilla Salem
“Bart” from Gretchen Browne
“Belle,” “Butcher,” “Ginger” and “Katie” from
Peter and Jeanette Sweeney
“Caleb” from Sheila McGee
“Cleo” from Judy Murphy
“Desi” from Arney Carol and Tucker
“DJ” from Warren Fane, Inc.
“DJ” and all our furry friends gone before from
Warren Fane, Inc.
“Hershey” from Shona Ross
“Kelsey” from Judy Murphy
“Levi” from Lawrence Keyes
“Lucky” from Anne Stetson
“Lucy” from Judy Murphy
“Max” and “Pixie” from Marjory Denise Furfuro and
Marjory Washburn
“Molly” from Lawrence Raab
“Murphy” from Anonymous
“Myka” from Mary Henning
“Nacomba,” “Sheba,” “Rebel,” “Missy,” “Barnie,”
“Ruby,” “Brutus,” “Dusty” and “Chloe” from
West Oil and Ann West
“Posie” from Cathy Schor
“Samantha” from Sheila Foster
“Sissy” from Judy Murphy
“Stanley,” “Oliver,” “Dudley,” “BJ,” “Ruby,”
“Bentley’ and “Buddy” from Nancy Vallencourt
“Sweet Abigail” from Anonymous
“Tabu” from Arthur Jones
“Toby”, “Casey” and “Elliot” from Warren and
Suzanne Lizotte
“Zoey” from Dana and Walt Gilbert
In Honor of...
25th Anniversary of John Williams and Randy
Schmidt from Chris and Sharry Rutken, Cathy and
Otto, John Edmonds, Jennifer Bryant, Kate Bryan
and Anonymous
50th Anniversary of Elaine and Paul Ross from
Marlene and David Skulnik
Deanne Stefanovich from Barbara and Paul Kinsley
Gary Sekora from Abby, Kate, Sadie and
Cameron Sekora
Karl Pfister III from Jack and Meg Pennypacker
Nathalie Soucy from Terry and William Crandall
Ray and Joan Rogers from Donna Sprankle and
Nancy Creech
Sister Agnes Rose Burton’s Birthday from
Kari Murad and Dan Beaudry
“Bruce,” “Patches” and “Eli” from Warren Fane, Inc.
“Cozy” from Charlotte Comar
“Gilbert” from Richard and Jacqueline Pistell
“Holly” from Lawrence Keyes
“Maya” and “Cheyenne” from Betty Kane
“Roxy” from Lucinda Thomson
“Samson” from Jeannine and David Riley
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The Silver Lining
by Linda Huebner
Working
in
animal
welfare
unfortunately often demonstrates the
worst in people, but thankfully, it also
brings out the best. Such was the case
with the animal cruelty and suspected
dogfighting case in Bennington
last year. The Bennington Police
Department seized 20 dogs from a
suspected dog-fighter, and brought
them to West Mountain Animal
Hospital for health assessments and
veterinary care. Out of the Pits, a
pit bull rescue organization located
in Albany, assessed the dogs for
behavior, as some dogs who’ve
been used in fighting can be dogaggressive. Nine dogs had to be
euthanized due to their conditions;
the others were housed at shelters
across the region, 2 of them, Tyler
and Maple, at Second Chance.
Inspired by this case, Senator
Dick Sears filed legislation to expand
Vermont state law to make it a
felony to transfer paraphernalia or
equipment related to animal fighting
and to allow for the seizure of assets
in cases involving animal cruelty.
This is important because these
cases are expensive to prosecute and
adjudicate. Animals are seized as
evidence, which involves significant
work, then they must be cared for
during the long judicial process. In
fact, kenneling alone cost Bennington
$2,500.
As the bill made its way through the
legislative process, Dr. Bo Bergman
testified about the injuries suffered
by the dogs, and I testified about the
impact that cruelty cases have on
shelters, as well as the prevalence of
animal cruelty and animal fighting and
associated criminal activities. Since
this case elucidated more general
cruelty issues, the bill was expanded
to include the creation of an Animal
Cruelty Task Force, and was passed
into law and signed by Governor
Shumlin, who visited West Mountain
Animal Hospital in Bennington to
celebrate the new law.
Meanwhile, the
defendant was
charged with five
counts of aggravated
cruelty to animals
by torture, and 15
misdemeanor counts
of animal cruelty by
deprivation. He is
serving a 1-5 year jail
term on 3 counts of
aggravated cruelty to
animals.
Photo Credit: The Humane Society of the United States
Ed, Maple and Peggy Sweet
The Task Force is currently meeting
to discuss animal cruelty training,
protocols for cruelty response,
sentencing recommendations, the
development of a centralized data
collection system, funding animal
cruelty investigations, and other
relevant issues; they will report back
to the Legislature in January.
Meanwhile, the dogs are settling in
to their new lives. As you can see,
Maple, a Second Chance favorite,
is happy in her new home with
Peggy Sweet and her son, Ed. Hero,
the last of the dogs to be placed,
recently earned his Canine Good
Citizen certificate and was adopted
into a wonderful home, where he’s
training to be a service dog.
Ideally, there would be no cruelty to
animals, but thankfully, there are
many people who work hard to help
the animal victims and who try to
Photo Credit: Jana Sleeman
Gov. Shumlin and Dr. Bo Bergman
prevent these cases from happening
again. It’s so heartwarming to see
that there are always more good
people than bad ones – that’s the
Silver Lining.
In Memorium: Doris McPherson Taylor
Doris McPherson Taylor, a long-time supporter and former member who
made kitty blankets for the SCAC resident cats for many years, made a
gift to Second Chance through her will. Such estate planning serves as a
lasting legacy to help animals.
Estate planning can include: cash gifts, donations of appreciated assets,
life insurance policies, or various types of trusts. Each of these options
presents unique potential tax and estate planning benefits. If you don’t have
a financial planner, we can put you in touch with our partners at Merchants
Bank for assistance. Please call Second Chance at (802) 375-2898 for
more information.
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Involving Students in Animal
Health and Well Being
by Dr. Bo Bergman
Message from
the President
I am having a hard time believing that
it’s already time for us to send out the
fall newsletter . . . the summer seemed
to fly by this year more quickly than I
can ever remember. The days are
getting perceptively shorter, my walks
with Sage are getting incrementally
shorter, and my message to all of you
here will be noticeably shorter as well!
We had another very successful summer camp program this year, we made
many repairs to the shelter building
and barn, and we continue our diligent
work to acquire the Valhalla property
in Arlington. I am so pleased to report
that Second Chance is in excellent
shape as we continue to carry out our
important work of caring for companion animals who need a forever home,
and serving the families in our area
who rely on our compassion and assistance. As always, I am awed by the
hard work of our staff, our volunteers,
and our Board members; and we are
all so grateful for the generosity of our
benefactors, donors, and supporters
in the community. Our good work is
made possible by all of you, and I continue to offer all of you my most sincere thanks for all that you do. Please
continue to support Second Chance
this fall, and we will continue to work
hard to serve all of you.
Many of us had daydreams of playing with animals for a career when we
were young. There is a great sense of joy when you get to build a bond with
an animal. Caring for an animal often provides a child with their first sense
of responsibility. Personally, I grew up with two veterinarians as parents and didn’t have to
use my imagination when it came to participating in animal care! Currently
as a veterinarian, one of my joys is watching young people become interested in animals and science. At West Mountain Animal Hospital, we regularly
host school tours and have high school students job shadowing. Children
get to see the ins and outs of the building, how our staff works as a team in
compassionate care of our companion animals, the importance of preventative medicine, and how to problem solve and treat a sick animal. I regularly
hear from kids about their interest in pursuing a career in animal medicine. In reality, not every kid who tours our clinic, or says they want to become a
veterinarian, actually becomes one. More important to me is that they are
exposed to animals, and how to care for them. If you’re reading this newsletter I likely don’t have to explain the significance
of the human-animal bond, or convince you that animals need healthcare
too. But there is a significant population who does not get exposed to
animals. Clinic tours, as well as Second Chance Animal Center’s school
outreach program and its summer Animal Adventure Camp, help to educate the public about animal care and the benefits animals add to our lives. Teaching a child to care for, respect, and become a responsible steward
of our companion animals will hopefully make for a more compassionate
younger population who can go onto any career with a better understanding
of the world around them.
Best regards,
Kimberly I. Gould
President, Board of Trustees
Second Chance Animal Center
Photo Credit: Dare Meunier
Dr. Bo and Booker demonstrate an exam for campers
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Help the animals by donating items from our Wish List:
Save the Date:
Learn more about what’s happening
at Second Chance
Holiday Open House
Join us for a fun-filled day at Second
Chance Animal Center on Saturday,
December 5th, from 11AM until 3PM.
We will have refreshments, shelter
tours, and we’ll collect gifts for shelter
animals.
Celebrate the season by helping to
decorate our “Angel Tree.” For a small
donation, you can personalize an ornament to celebrate a current pet or
commemorate a beloved pet from the
past; bring a photograph if you’d like to
use one on your ornament.
Even if you can’t attend on December
5th, you can still buy gifts that help the
animals:
Gift cards from Splashing Cow Books 50% of the net proceeds go to Second
Chance
Ruff Guide ­- $10 from the sale of each
book goes to Second Chance
Granny Snow books - $1 from the sale
of each book goes to Second Chance
A variety of pet care merchandise, including beds, leashes, collars, etc.
www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/wish_list.html
CAT-TV, Channel 15 public access: Find your new best friend.
Watch “Pets of the Week,” which showcases animals awaiting
adoption. For the schedule, visit www.catamountaccess.com.
GNAT-TV: Steve Dunning of Circa50 in Manchester
chats with SCAC folks about animal sheltering and
animal welfare topics. Visit www.gnat-tv.org for the schedule.
For upcoming events, easy online donations,
and to sign up to receive monthly E-newsletters,
see our website at www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org.
Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for timely updates
on Second Chance animals and other news.
Second Chance Animal Center is a proud
recipient of funding from Maddie’s Fund ®
(www.maddiesfund.org), helping to achieve a
no-kill nation #ThanksToMaddie.
We are using some of this funding to offer fee-waived adoptions of particular
animals. This program will continue until grant funding is exhausted; ask the
staff which animals qualify for fee-waived adoptions.
Right now, all black cats and kittens qualify, as well as all older cats and dogs,
and all long-term shelter residents.