Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Second Chance Happenings- August 19, 2009


Let's take a tour around Second Chance.

Starting in the back, here's Fenu. He's a handsome Maine Coone that just became adoptable! Do you know of a loving home for him?



Also in the back is the warehouse, where Second Chance stores all the items needed to give the animals a loving home.



There's a new cat in a lobby cage, too. It's Peony, who's taken over Alcatraz's old cage after she got adopted last weekend!



Lisa is back after taking a rare week off...
...but remains in the vacation state-of-mind.
(Just kidding)


Here's the clinic, where Second Chance makes sure the animals are current on their vaccines, given any medical testing needed, and kept healthy and happy.

Cheryl brings in a new kitten for nail trimming and a quick check-up.
The clinic is also where the foster kittens are held on the weekend Adopt-a-thons.


The dogs, however, meet adopters in this brightly painted room.



Life in the Lavender and Little Rooms remains constant.



The Green Room, however, got a new addition. His name is Excalibur.

The other kitties investigate their new roommate.


Next to the Green room is the Meet-and-Greet Room. Potential adopters can spend one-on-one time with a cat in here. It is also where I give the ASPCA®'s Meet Your Match® assessments, designed to identify the cats' personalities and better match them with adopters.



Meanwhile, Rosemary has moved out of the Peach Room and into her forever home!
Little Lulu wonders where her friend has gone.

Don't worry, Lu! Your turn will come soon!


Finally, the Blue Room lost a resident this weekend.
Beautiful mama cat Tia passed away :(


She is survived by her Second Chance sons, Remy and Bacardi.

Remy

Bacardi


Don't forget Second Chance's yard sale coming up September 19th! And shortly thereafter, on October 3rd, Second Chance will host Halloween Bungo, the fun dice game anyone can play.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Second Chance Happenings- Late July and Early August!


Hello everyone!

It's been a busy few weeks at Second Chance Pet Adoptions! The auction on July 25th was a great night- festive, fun, and all for the animals. Here are some shots of the night, sent by Melissa Katafiasz. If you took any shots of the night, we'd love to see them, too!


The red, white, and blue décor


Mark Roberts, the evening's emcee


Guests enjoying the night

The auction figures and results should be coming soon. Thanks to everyone who gave Second Chance their support!


Meanwhile, volunteers have been out promoting Second Chance and our wonderful animals.

On July 31st, Lisa and I manned a booth at the State Employees Combined Campaign in downtown Raleigh. The event introduces state employees to different charities to whom they can donate part of their salaries.






On the canine front, volunteers had a busy weekend. On Saturday, August 1st, a few Second Chance dogs attended the Carolina Railhawks' soccer game at the WakeMed Soccer Park.


The set-up


Lucy



Lucy being Miss Popularity

The next day, Lucy and Mardi Gras were joined by Jules, Sarah, and Sheldon at the Harris Teeter in Cameron Village. The dogs and Second Chance got great exposure and were a hit with the crowd!


Sheldon receives an admirer

Just playin' around

Jules

Thanks to Jerry Wojenski for the photos. You can see more on secondchance.shutterfly.com!
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