Most of the pit bulls, pit bull mixes, and American shelter dogs profiled so far, are older dogs. “And, even though he is considered a senior, he still has the energy of a pup.” “Caspian has a drive to please his owners and a good food drive for training,” said Quinn. Quinn agreed, “These dogs are looking for an energetic home, with somebody that can keep them busy and has the time to work with them.” They need a home with a young couple who doesn’t have kids or, you know, with people who have experience with the breed.” “They’re big and they’re energetic, so all that energy comes out. “It makes it a lot harder to find them homes,” said Snyder. Many of the larger dogs, especially the pit bulls, pit bull mixes, and American shelter dogs need to go to more specialized homes, explained Santana Snyder, who also works at Second Chance. “Although he has been back with us a few times for not getting along with other animals, or young children, he makes up for it with his pizazz to please his owners.” “Caspian is an energetic boy that would love a home as an only pet,” said Quinn. He is eight years old, but is exuding energy. On the other side of the shelter are the dogs, and Troy Quinn, canine coordinator at Second Chance, is also at full capacity.Ĭaspian, for example, is a playful and energetic pit bull mix. “She’s looking for a more quiet home with no cats or dogs, but could possibly live with an older, more mature, child.” “She enjoys her veggie snacks, her hidey hut, and her quiet time,” said LaCross, as Little Pig tucked herself away again. She is alert and interested, and just slightly curious. Little Pig (a.k.a., Peppa) does appear to be shy, as she hides in her purple house but, every once in a while, she can be seen peeking out to see what’s going on in the lobby area. I mean, she can be anxious at first, but she’s made a lot of progress since being at the shelter.” She is a golden brown and white Guinea pig with a sweet pink nose, soft pink ears, and large, dark, inquisitive eyes. Little Pig is another example of the type of pet that Second Chance is receiving. This is because all animals are seen and treated by a veterinarian before adoption is an option. The rats are a pair, and will hopefully be adopted together, but will not be immediately available. “We get ferrets, Guinea pigs – but this is the first time I’ve seen rats.” “From time to time, we get other animals, besides cats and dogs,” she said. Trista Blackmer, who has been working at Second Chance for a little more than a year, was busy taking in two surrendered rats. Still waiting for homes are Onyx and Trinket, both four-month-old black females Ember, a three-month old black female Ophelia, a three month old dilute tortie female Piper, a four month old calico tabby female Eloise, a four month old tabby with white female and Xena, a four month old orange calico tabby female. Hedwig, the four-month-old orange tabby male, has found a forever home and his adoption is pending. There are 10 kittens at the shelter, although one of them is on hold for adoption. They also look very similar to the other three black kittens at the shelter. Then, they were gone, under the racks of kitten cages – only to barrel out once again in hot pursuit of one another.īoth Lincoln and Otto – still waiting for homes – are three-month-old, black male kittens, and they are nearly indistinguishable from one another. They were scurrying and scuttling across the floor, flipping their white feathered toy up in the air and leaping to attack it. Lincoln and Otto were playing with their toys on the floor of the kitten room at Second Chance Animal Center. Speculating, she added, “I mean, I can’t say an actual number, but from what I’ve been seeing with the surrenders, I’d guess about 40 percent are about not having the money to properly care for a pet.” “The holidays and the housing situation with places not allowing pets, and yeah – times are tough on people right now,” said LaCross.
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