Archive

Press Releases

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Recommended Resources and Websites: Estate Planning for Pets

Pet Trusts: Frequently Asked Questions

Website (Professor Gerry Buyer)

Website (Attorney and Author Peggy Hoyt)

Recommended Resources and Websites: Organizations Benefiting Our Animal Companions

C.A.R.E Organization

The Phoenix Rescue Group

Adopting pets from animal shelters and rescue groups

Finding a missing pet

Feral cats and cat education

Report animal cruelty

Volunteer opportunities with animal organizations

Job opportunities with animal organizations

Slides from Webinars and Presentations

Presentation delivered at the January 2015 NAVC Conference

PetSmart Charities Webinar 2013

Grey Muzzle Foundation Webinar 2013

Pet Sitters International Webinar 2013

Recommended Resources and Websites for Animal Rescue and Shelter Organizations

Lifetime Care for Pets, International ACES Conference, September 2012

Organizations to apply for Financial Assistance for Animals

Pet Transport Resources

No Kill Advocacy Center

National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals

PetSmart Charities

Avian Lifetime Care

End of Life Care for Pets

Lifetime Care for Pets PowerPoint Presentation Template (November 2011)

Lifetime Care for Pets PetSmart Charities Presentation

Archives 2004-2013 Information

Archives Information Fall 2012 Newsletter

This newsletter outlines the critical steps to pet lifetime care planning.

Archives Information Fall 2011 Newsletter

This newsletter covers disaster planning and includes a pet emergency kit checklist.

Archives Information Fall 2010 Newsletter

This newsletter outlines the basic steps for lifetime care planning and provides website resources for pet owners.

Archives 2006 Information Spring 2006 Newsletter
This newsletter covers pet transportation, animal sanctuaries and benefits of spay/neuter.

Archives 2005 Information Winter 2005 Newsletter
This newsletter covers health benefits provided by our animal companions and emergency preparedness for you and your pets.

Archives 2005 Information Fall 2005 Newsletter

This newsletter covers pet trust laws, veterinary schools' perpetual care programs, an animal hospice center, pet identification and more.

Archives 2005 Information: Summer 2005 Newsletter

This newsletter covers pet trust basics, animal care panels and more information about lifetime care options for your pets.

Archives 2004 Information: Winter 2004 Newsletter
This newsletter covers the components of a lifetime care plan for your pets, pet insurance and various planning options for the future care of your pets.

Select Articles from The Companion newsletters
The list below are links to several of the most requested articles that we have featured in our newsletter, The Companion. If you would like to reprint any article, please send a request to info@2ndchance4pets.org.

About 2nd Chance 4 Pets (2004)

Why adopt from shelters? The Truth behind Puppy Mills (2005)

New Alternative to Pet stores Selling Pets (2005)

Pet Trusts Basics Q&A with Professor Gerry W. Beyer (2005)

The Gabriel Foundation- Sanctuary for Homeless Birds (2005)

Hope for Large Birds: PETCO's New Policies (2005)

Will Your Pet Always Have a Home? Read This!

Components of a Lifetime Care Plan (2005)

Pet Insurance, Peace of Mind (2005)

Health Benefits Provided by Our Animal Companions (2005)

Dogs Deserve Better, Putting an End to Dog Chaining (2005)

Is an Animal Care Panel the Right Solution for Your Pets? (2006)

Fund a Pet Trust by Gerry Buyer, Professor of Law (2006)

Lucky Parrot Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Society: Finding Homes for Homeless Pets

Perpetual Care Programs for Birds (November 2006)

Press Releases 2004-2016

2nd Chance 4 Pets' Director Speaks at Conferences and Facilitates Webinars for National Pet Sitter Organizations (August 2016)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Awarded End of Year Grants from Prominent Foundations (December 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Tufts University Newsletter (October 2015) (Link to article)

Samsung Electronics' "Day of Service" Volunteers To Support 2nd Chance 4 Pets (October 2015)

Support 2nd Chance 4 Pets through Kroger Community Rewards, Amazon Smiles and PayPal Giving Fund (August 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Approved as a Recognized Charity for Giving Matter's Program (July 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Provides Comprehensive Lists of U.S. Animal Sanctuaries Assisting Pet Owners Who Are Unable to Identify Backup Caregivers for Their Pets (June 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Mercola Healthy Pets Newsletter Article (May 2015) (Link to Content)

Vetstreet.com Promotes 2nd Chance 4 Pets and Encourages Pet Owners to Plan for the Possibility That Their Pets Might Outlive Them (March 2015) (Link to Content)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director to Present at the Aging in America Conference (March 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Finalist for 2015 Strobel Award (March 2015)

Foundations Recognize 2nd Chance 4 Pets with End of Year Grants (January 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Presenting at the 32nd Annual North American Veterinary Conference (January 2015)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Special Edition I Am Friday Blog Post (December 2014) (Link to blog content)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Cat Fancy Magazine (November 2014) (Link to article)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Online Fundraiser. Commemorate Your Beloved Pets with a Custom Whimsical Pet Portrait. (October 2014)

April 29th Concert to Benefit 2nd Chance 4 Pets at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn (February 2014)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured In Deep Roots Magazine (January 2014)

For a Fifth Year, 2nd Chance 4 Pets Continues Participation in the PayPal Giving Fund Program (January 2014)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Recognized by Emma, Receives Lifetime Marketing Award (December 2013)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Leads Webinar Series to Help Pet Owners Plan for the Possibility That Their Pets Might Outlive Them (August 2013)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Selected as a Nonprofit Partner by the Allie Smiles Foundation (March 2013)

PetHub, Inc. Partners with 2nd Chance 4 Pets to Keep Pets Safe (February 2013)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Animal Sheltering Magazine, a publication produced by the Humane Society of the United States (February 2013) (article)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Partners with Pets Forever in Colorado to Provide Resources to Elderly and Disabled Pet Owner Clients (December 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Amy Shever Delivers Presentation at the International Animal Center Education Services Conference (October 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Leads Webinar Series for PetSmart Charities (October 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in The Whole Dog Journal (August 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director, Amy Shever, Elected Vice President of The American Veterinary Exhibitors' Association (May 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Promotes SlideRocket Software for Optimal Outreach and Impact (January 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members (January 2012)

2nd Chance 4 Pets to Lead Webinars for PetSmart Charities, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and Pet Sitters International (November 2011)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Partners With Workplace Success Service Bureau (November 2011)

2nd Chance 4 Pets' Director Leads Workshop at 2011 Pet Sitters International Annual Quest for Excellence Conference (February 2011)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Best Friends Animal Society's First Home Forever Home Campaign (June 2010)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Doggie Aficionado Magazine PDF (March 2010)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Animal Wellness Magazine PDF (March 2010)

2nd Chance 4 Pets at North American Veterinary Conference PDF (January 2010)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Selected by Disney Program, Volunteers Eligible to Earn Passes to Disney Parks PDF (January 2010)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Partners with Meals on Wheels and Banfield Charitable Trust to Help Seniors with Pets PDF (October 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates in the Second International Symposium on Veterinary Hospice Care PDF (September 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured by Veterinary Information Network PDF (September 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets' Volunteers, Local Community Rally to Provide a Second Chance for Paralyzed Lab Puppy PDF (August 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured In Prestigious Latham Letter PDF (August 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets To Lead Three Webinars For PetSmart Charities PDF (August 2009)

The Oregonian Features 2nd Chance 4 Pets PDF (July 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates at 2009 California Veterinary Medical Association's Pacific Veterinary Conference PDF (June 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets' National Impact Detailed in San Jose Mercury News Coverage PDF (May 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Provides Resources to Shelter and Rescue Groups at Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2009 PDF (April 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Joins eBay's Giving Works Fundraising Program PDF (February 2009)

2nd Chance 4 Pets to Discuss Lifetime Care Options for Pet Caregivers at American Humane's Professional Development Conference PDF (September 2008)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Selected to Lead Roundtable Discussion at Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets Conference PDF (September 2008)

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates at International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine PDF (August 2008)

2nd Chance 4 Pets' Director Interviewed on WMNF Radio, "Talking Animals" Show PDF (August 2008)

Chance 4 Pets Participates at California Veterinary Medical Association's Pacific Veterinary Conference (PDF) July 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Granted Scholarship from Foundation Center of San Francisco (PDF) July 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates in the Humane Society of United States' Animal Care Expo Conference (PDF) May 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Speaks on Lifetime Planning for Companion Animals at National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Manager's Annual Conference (PDF) May 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Selected to Exhibit at the 29th World Veterinary Congress (PDF) April 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates in the First International Symposium on Veterinary Hospice Care (PDF) April 2008

2nd Chance for Pets Director Selected to Speak at WSVMA Conference (PDF) March 2008

2nd Chance for Pets Featured in The Wall Street Journal (PDF) March 2008

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in San Francisco Chronicle (PDF) December 2007

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Speaks at Annual Florida Veterinarian Medical Association Conference (PDF) September 2007.

2nd Chance 4 Pets Volunteer Selected for PetSmart Charities' Grant Writing Seminar (PDF) June 2007

2nd Chance 4 Pets to Speak at Annual College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference (PDF) April 2007.

2nd Chance 4 Pets Participates at Animal Care Conference (PDF) April 2007

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Dog Fancy Magazine (PDF) February 2007

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Selected as Keynote Speaker at Wild West Veterinarian Conference (PDF) October 2006

2nd Chance 4 Pets Invited to Speak at American Avian Veterinarian Conference (PDF) August 2006

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Appears on Bay Area CNN Headline News (PDF) February 2006

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Invited to Speak at National Pet Food Institute Conference (PDF) October 2005

2nd Chance 4 Pets Featured in Latham Letter (PDF) July 2005

2nd Chance 4 Pets Director Interviewed On National Public Radio’s Motley Fool Show (PDF) May 2005