WINTER 2016  NO. 23
Sometimes It Takes A Village
Sometimes it takes a village to
rescue an animal. That was the case
on a gloomy Saturday afternoon
when we received a phone call from a
Good Samaritan who had found a
kitten in her garage who appeared to
be only a few days old. After an exhaustive search, neither the mother
nor any other kittens were found.
The needs of this newborn were critical and the caller could not provide
the care it needed.
Jan, our Shelter Manager and
quick response “team”, immediately
set out to bring the kitten back to
Second Chance. The weather was
cold, and this little one needed
warmth. She wrapped the wee kitten
inside her jacket to keep her warm
until she arrived back at the shelter.
Every little life matters, and we
were concerned about how we were
going to tend to the immediate
needs of this little gray ball of fur.
Our foster parents at that moment
had more kittens then they could
handle, and the shelter was at capacity. We needed another foster home,
one experienced in neo-natal care.
Little did we know our prayers were
about to be answered when the doorbell rang.
In walked three
of our supporters
to
“just
look
around”. Jeanne,
one of the visitors,
had recently made
the difficult decision to relieve her
17 year old magnificent
yellow
Maine Coon, Fizzer, of his pain
and
suffering.
With Fizzer gone,
she felt that Harry,
the
remaining
Maine Coon, needed a new companion, and Jeanne
needed another kitty to fill the animal silence she was feeling.
It was love at first sight. Jeanne
agreed to take the as yet unnamed
little one home, along with all the
accoutr ements a new baby
needs…..bottles, formula, receiving
blankets, a tiny pink carrier lined
with a pet heating pad, and lots of
moral support. Jeanne went home
prepared to do whatever was needed
to keep the kitten alive. We have
called her often, and she mentions
she remembers what it was like to be
a new mom and get very little sleep
with feedings every four hours. She
named the female kitten Gelfling after a character in the movie The Dark
Crystal.
The kitten’s new grandmother
made fleece pouches on a cord to
hang around Jeanne’s neck so Gelfling could go everywhere her mother
went. This included board meetings,
seminars, and all the day to day duties required in her new position as a
“working kitten”.
This heartwarming story doesn’t
end here. Jeanne has decided she
can not part with the irresistible kitten who makes her cry tears of joy
and her heart swell……they are
bonded for life.
This is just one example of why
Second Chance exists and why we
need your help. We continue to volunteer to cuddle frightened animals
who don’t understand why the home
they lived in just went away or why
the family that loved them can’t keep
them anymore. We carefully tend the
feral cats who have never known human touch, the traumatized, the
abused, the ill and the forgotten.
As another cold winter sets in, we
are ready to care for the cats “out
there” in our villages. We hope that
with your help, we can continue our
mission to demonstrate in deeds, not
just words, that all lives matter.
~Sally Syren & Jackie Allison
Gelfling thriving at 4 weeks old
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Littleton, NH 03561
603-259-3244
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2017 Low Cost Shot Clinics
Saturday, April 22
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Bethlehem Fire Department, 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday, April 29
Second Chance, 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday, October 7
Second Chance, 1:30-3:30pm
ShoeBox Recycling
SHELTER HOURS
Monday through Saturday
Noon to 3pm
or by appointment
Drop off your unwanted shoes
We raise $20 for every 40 lbs we collect!
Board of Directors
Saturday, February 11
Shaw’s Supermarket, Littleton, NH
Jackie Allison, President
Jan Nadeau, Vice President
Karen Gordon, Secretary
Carolyn Murro, Treasurer
Judy Abbott
Melissa Jones
Alicia Prater
Carl Schafer
Mark Secord
Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
No act of giving
No matter the size
Is ever small
Nolan Clark engaged
his family and church to
help him with a mission
dear to his heart: to collect change for the shelter to help care for the
cats. Nolan came to the
shelter to present us
with
a
check
for
$241.06.
Hugs
from
Roberta & Jackie for Nolan!
Taylor Marsh wanted
a special birthday party.
This thoughtful girl requested her friends to
bring gifts for the shelter cats instead of her!
She visited the shelter
with her donations and a
smile!
Thank you Taylor!
Recently
adopted
“Sunny” at
his new
forever
home.
Veterinary Advisors
Whitefield Animal Hospital,
Whitefield, NH
Companion Pet Care,
Littleton, NH
Professional Advisors
Mark Secord CPA, PLLC
OUR MISSION
To provide homeless animals
with a second chance at life and
companionship in a no-kill shelter.
Our organization goes beyond
shelter walls and is committed to:
1) Positive people and animal
relationships and placements
2) Offering affordable spay,
neuter and vaccination clinics
3) Cooperative rescue efforts
4) Animal welfare education
Second Chance Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization. SCAR receives no
federal, state or local tax money; or
portions of donations made to
national humane organizations.
Winter 2016
Thank you to all who made the
Halloween Bake Sale a huge successs!
Homer’s Homilies
Dear Friends:
Is your cat getting in the Christmas Spirit? Well, I
am! Christmas trees will be going up in homes
around the North Country soon which means that the
humble house cat's favorite time of year has begun.
All of us shelter cats have been texting and tweeting
about the impending joyous season and checking our
lists at least twice. Let me help reduce your gift
shopping stress level by sharing with you our list of
things cats really want for Christmas.
Number one is a nice warm and snuggly place to
nap, with room for a friend. Ranking right up there is
a good place to hide (especially when you are calling
me), and something to sit on - the taller the better,
please! The long dark days of winter do get boring,
so maybe a shelf full of plants and knick-knacks to
prance over would liven things up a bit. And who
doesn't enjoy some yummy treats?
Most importantly, we all want someone who loves and spends time with us. As for
me, the only thing I want this year is cardboard boxes. Seriously, boxes. You might
think I'm crazy, but a good, only-open-on-one-end box can be anything I want it to
be. I can't wait for Christmas! Love, Homer
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Jameson’s Third Chance
Jameson’s story begins
in a “drug house.” It takes
little imagination to picture
what life was like for him in
this situation. But happily
for Jameson, a kind young
couple learned of his plight
and took him home to live
with them, where he became
a beloved part of their little
family.
The young lady of the
couple had been on dialysis
for some time and was waiting for a kidney transplant.
At last a match was found for her, and this past spring surgery was successfully performed. Her immune system became compromised due to the anti-rejection medication she
had to take. Her doctor advised the couple to find a new
home for Jameson to avoid any chance of scratches, infections, or the like.
With heavy hearts they reluctantly
brought him to the shelter in June.
Jameson, a handsome black and white domestic short
hair, is a little over two years old. He’s adjusted well here
even though he has had no experience with other cats. He’s
okay with kids but timid around dogs. We feel he would
thrive in a quiet home.
This sweet boy deserves a Third Chance for a safe and
happy life. Please come by the shelter and meet Jameson.
Once you do, we’re pretty sure you’ll be ready to welcome
this quiet, brave survivor into your family!
Cat Tails: Tessa
"Thank you again for all that
you do for cats and for helping
them find their forever homes.
Tessa is my once-in-a-lifetime cat
and I just absolutely adore my little
companion. I can't imagine life
without her and I can't thank you
enough for saving her and bringing
her into my life! Laura J." Follow
Tessa's
adventures
at
www.facebook.com/tessathecat
Life In Many Colors
From Pablo Picasso to Frida Kahlo to Salvador Dali, there
appears to be a historic friendship between cats and artists.
Peggy Moore is no exception.
Peggy grew up in New York City and was interested in art
from an early age. After high school she traveled extensively, then graduated from Rice University in Texas where she
studied architecture and art. In the mid-nineties, she moved
to the North Country from Martha’s Vineyard.
Peggy and her first cat Joy lived happily together for 20
years. When Joy passed away, Peggy missed having a cat in
her life, and so filled out an application at Second Chance.
Under requests she wrote “male, orange, healthy, young, and
friendly”.
At Peggy’s
first
visit,
Sandy
(formerly
Clancy)
walked right up to her
and since he fit her
description of the perfect cat to a T, he
found
his
forever
home. Her decision was
also influenced by a
volunteer
who
said
“this one just needs to
be loved”. Peggy tells
us that Sandy has a
grateful heart and a
great sense of humor;
and that her second
time around loving a
cat has proven to be as much of a miracle as the first time.
Peggy is a gifted artist whose preferred medium is acrylics. She has created four quirky and abstract cat portraits
that have been made into greeting cards. They are for sale
at Little City Thrift Store in Littleton (down behind the
bookstore) and all profits go to Second Chance. During February of 2017 Peggy will display her art in an exhibit at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Littleton. In lieu of
charging for her work, she will ask that a donation be made
to Second Chance.
We feel very lucky that this talented woman found Second
Chance and adopted Sandy, and continues to find, through
her art and generous heart, a way to contribute to the welfare of our beloved shelter cats. Thank you, Peggy!
Cat Tails: Rusty
Cat Tails: Peppersass & Jefferson
“Just wanted you to know that Peppersass (formerly Pepper) and Jefferson (formerly UConn) have settled in beautifully! They purr constantly and preen against us. They even
met our two Cardigan
Welsh Corgis and after
a snout-smacking for
Lucy,
everyone
now
knows their place. Thank
you! We love them! Allison & Guy G.”
Volunteers
at
the
shelter called these two
“The Butterball Twins”.
Allison now calls them
“The White Mountains”!
Winter 2016
“Rusty, formerly Monterey Jack, has been a wonderful
addition to our family! Healthy
and happy, he is incredibly
playful, yet so gentle and loving! We are so happy, lucky,
and blessed to have found
such a treasure! Thank you
Second Chance for all you do!
Alison G.”
Cat Tails: Tanzey
“Here is a picture for you of our
baby. She is doing great and everyone here loves her. I am sure
she is happy and content. Thank
you for bringing her into our lives.
Dianne H.”
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You can Help
We know that you're swamped with requests for donations. While we all support the
big national organizations that help animals, we ask that you first consider giving to your local shelter. We are all
volunteer with no paid staff, so 100% of your donation goes directly for the care of the animals. You can visit us
any day and see your gift at work giving the abandoned and abused a "Second Chance"!
MONETARY DONATIONS
ESTATE GIFTS
SCAR relies entirely on private donations to
Include SCAR in your will, trust or
be able to fund our adoption program
with a beneficiary designation.
through our Shelter, offer spay and neuter
GIFT OF STOCK & ANNUITIES
clinics, and other programs for the community. Please mail your check today, large or Stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares and other
small. You can also donate securely online
securities, along with transferring of real
at www.secondchancear.org.
estate offer alternative ways to give that can
benefit both you and SCAR.
VOLUNTEER
TRIBUTE GIFTS
SCAR is a 100% volunteer maintained
organization, and you can join us and help
Tribute gifts can be made in memory of,
the cats and kittens who can’t do for
or in honor of, a pet or loved one.
themselves. Fill out a Volunteer
A card will be sent upon request.
Application today.
WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS
FOSTER
Many workplaces coordinate charitable
Can you open your home occasionally
giving campaigns for their employees.
to house a mom and her kittens until they’re
These campaigns allow employees to
old enough to be adopted, or
donate through one-time gifts and
house a needy cat on a short term
regular payroll deductions.
basis when the shelter is full?
Call the shelter for more information.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
There are many ways for your company
to increase its visibility in the
community and build positive brand
presences while helping Second Chance.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Help keep our supply closet stocked up
year round. See our wish list at
www.secondchancear.org
EBAY SELLABLES
Donate jewelry, antiques, autos and other
estate valuables year-round and we’ll sell
them on EBay. All donations are
100% tax deductible.
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