Second Chance assists abandoned cats
Already full with cats, Second Chance responded to Montrose Animal Care's request for assistance after they took in 15 cats and kittens from what appears to be a case of neglect and abandonment. While such cases are uncommon, they pose a serious health risk to the animals and often require greater resources than any one organization has at one time. As a member of the WeCARe animal coalition, that's where Second Chance comes in.
Responding to Montrose's request, Second Chance brought in 5 kittens sick with severe upper respiratory infections. A second organization, Angels With Paws, also responded to Montrose and took several cats and kittens and, like Second Chance, has made a commitment to nurse these pets back to life.
Taking in even a single sick animal is very risky for a shelter and its existing population of pets. But we can't not help... these cats are very sweet and with enough time and attention will bounce back. Thankfully we have a dedicated isolation area in our new home of Angel Ridge. ~ Heather Hart
Examples such as this represent a balancing act for animal welfare organizations who take on a great deal of expense, both through normal care and additional medical attention, to bring wonderful pets back to health.
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