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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: Connecting Pets, People and Community While Saving Lives We believe Pets and People Live Better Together
Geographic areas served: Ridgway Colorado offering services and support to Ouray, San Miguel and Montrose counties
Programs: Pre Adoption Spay Neuter - All pets are sterilized prior to being made available for adoption. Humane Education - Educate public about the humane treatment of animals and the practice of spay/neuter as the only successful way to control pet overpopulation. Spay Neuter Assistance - Financial assistance for the spay/neuter procedures via rebates and provision of low cost spay/neuter clinics. Community Outreach - Strengthening the human/animal bond by bringing animals into the lives of people who may otherwise not have the opportunity. Feral Cat Management - Humane management of feral cat population through a practice of Trap/Vaccinate/Spay/Neuter and Release. Pet Behavioral Training Classes - Through a positive reinforcement approach Second Chance offers low-cost behavioral training courses that increase the bond between owner and pet while reducing the number of pets relinquished to the shelter due to behavioral issues.