FALL 2015 NO. 18

1517 Meadow Street Littleton, NH 03561

Board of Directors Jackie Allison, President

Jan Nadeau, Vice President Karen Gordon, Secretary

Judy Abbott Carolyn Murro

Alicia Prater Mark Secord Carl Schafer

Veterinary Advisors

Whitefield Animal Hospital, Whitefield, NH

Companion Pet Care, Littleton, NH Baker Valley Veterinary Services,

Plymouth, NH

Professional Advisors Margaret Seymour, Esq.

Mark Secord CPA, PLLC

Second Chance Animal Rescue

is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

SCAR receives no federal, state or

local tax money, or portions of

donations made to national

humane organizations.

OUR MISSION To provide homeless animals

with a second chance at life and

companionship in a no-kill shelter.

Our organization goes beyond

shelter walls and is committed to:

1) Positive people and animal

relationships and placements

2) Offering affordable spay,

neuter and vaccination clinics

3) Cooperative rescue efforts

4) Animal welfare education

603-259-3244

www.secondchancear.org

email: secondchancear.org@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/secondchancear

SHELTER HOURS Monday—Saturday

Noon to 3pm or by appointment

A preemptive strike on flea populations is much preferred to letting fleas strike first and trying to put them down once they are estab-lished. The adult female flea is an egg-laying machine – feeding on blood and laying 50 to 100 eggs a day! Females can lay several thou-sand eggs before dying of old age. Eggs fall off the pet into the environment where they can winter. For every 1 adult flea on your pet, there are 50 eggs and 45 larvae and pupae in the environment your pet lives in. Eggs hatch in less than a week and the resulting larvae will feed on flea dirt (digested blood) and de-

bris. Larvae spin a cocoon and enter the pupae stage, where they wait. The pupae stage is protect-ed in the cocoon from cold, in-secticides and toxins. They are anchored to carpets or floor and cause me-chanical vacu-uming to be useless. They

are located out of the way, under chairs, beds, and tables, where they are protected from sun-light. They can stay in the pupae stage for a year if needed, and they can certainly live through the winter. Pupae are stimulated to “hatch” by vibra-tions or carbon dioxide. Timing allows adults to emerge when they have the best chance of finding a mammal to feed on. Inside buildings where temps are moderated, pupae will hatch year round in the presence of animals. And so the cycle continues! So how do you hunt down these pests and get rid of them? Treatment failure commonly occurs in the environment. If you only treat the adults on your pets and not the environ-ment, 95% of the fleas will go untouched. Vacuum your home, especially under furni-ture and shelving, then dispose of the vacu-umed contents in a plastic bag. This removes the flea adults and eggs in the area. Spray with an insecticide that contains an IGR (Insect

Growth Regu-lator), which is the only way to get rid of the pupae. The IGR is a flea hormone that prevents the pupae from maturing, and they die in the cocoon. Make sure you spray under the furni-ture and shelv-ing. Most products today are safe for your pets (always read the fine print on the product), but as a precaution let them dry be-fore putting your pet back in the environment. Bathe or spray your pet with a flea spray or shampoo and treat them with a monthly prod-uct to prevent re-infestation. You will not be able to get all the pupae the first time, but the next month’s application will take care of the new adults. Consult your veterinarian for answers to specific medical questions, including diagno-sis, treatment, therapy or medical attention for your pet. If you have never done fall flea treatment, remember fleas don’t play fair. It is all about a good game plan to stay ahead of them. Fleas want to get into the winter with plenty of eggs to overwinter for next season. A little preven-tion now – A lot fewer fleas in the spring!

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Flea Hunting in the Home

Homer’s Homilies Black cats are a classic Halloween symbol but how did this come to be? It was inevitable. Did you know that cats are the only domes-tic animals not mentioned in the Bible? In medieval France and Spain cats, black cats in particular, were considered bearers of bad luck and were thought to be the devil in disguise. The first witchcraft trials were held in the 13th century. Perhaps because cats are mysterious and prowl around at night, superstitious people were naturally led to believe witches could turn into cats. Poor cats didn't stand a chance. They were blamed for everything,

including spreading pes-tilence and disease. Can you believe they were once thought to have poisonous flesh, their breath could cause dis-ease and infection, and (of all things!) their teeth contained venom? By the seventeenth century things started to turn around for my fore-bears. They virtually

rescued Europe from the ravages of the Black Plague. The cat's abil-ity to catch and destroy vermin caused it to once again gain re-spect. It was long overdue. After all, the ancient Egyptians wor-shiped us. So, how did black cats come to represent bad luck in the United States? It all started in the Plymouth colony. The Pilgrims were dis-trustful of anything having to do with sorcery and witches which in-cluded (you guessed it) black cats. Eventually the anti-witch hysteria subsided and black cats and witches became entrenched in popular legends. Need I say more?

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Annual Tent Sale It was another successful fundraiser for Second Chance! The line was long at the gate in the morning, and soon the tent was filled with hundreds of shoppers. We asked for a donation for the wares and those attending were so generous! Thank you to our extraordinary volunteers who worked so hard in the weeks before, the long hours setting up, and the toughest part of all — cleaning up after. Thank you to all our donors whose goods filled the tent, and to Abbott Rental, Ed Carbonneau, Frank Dodge and Val Poulsen.

Tony Ilacqua Memorial Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

On July 18th, volunteers once again came together and put on a spectacular evening of delicious chicken BBQ. Those who attended stayed long, had a good time, gave gen-erously and left with a smile. Thank you to Porfido’s Mar-ket, Abbott Rental & Party Store and the VFW for your gen-erous donations toward the event. Thank you also goes to Applebee’s, Alburrito’s and Schilling’s; and to the many great volunteers who gave of their time and more! See you next year!

The

Scoop

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Call us at 603-259-3244 to schedule

September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14

Low Cost Shot Clinic October 3

SCAR Shelter 1:30—4:00 PM

Littleton Art Show Saturday, September 26

Find our booth on Main Street

Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by Second Chance

Saturday, November 28, 10am-3pm Opera House, Littleton

Over 20 artists and crafters

ShoeBox Recycling Drop off your unwanted shoes at the shelter

We raise $20 for every 40 lbs we collect!

Pet Food Drive “No More Empty Bowls.” We are collecting pet food

for distribution by local food pantries.

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Introducing Miss Peaches

This is the story of a Real Princess, who has known some very difficult times, but has also been blessed with some very real fairy godmothers and godfathers. She came to us on February second of this year with a badly broken hind leg. Nonetheless, this brave little kitten had managed to make her way to a friendly front porch. The owner rescued her and brought her to us for her Second Chance. The vets in Littleton sent her to Doctor Steen, a veterinary surgeon in St. Johnsbury, who set and pinned her leg. (Are you start-ing to see how this fairy godmother/godfather thing works?) The pin was removed and things were really looking up for our Princess, but she got a bit ahead of herself, jumped off a cabinet, and re-broke the leg. Dr. Steen was able to reset and re-pin the break, and she will be as good as new after some extra healing time. Miss Peaches believes that everyone she meets is her friend and is as sweet, affectionate, and mellow as she can be. She loves trad-ing head bumps and snuggling and socializing with friends like Carl. She is now a year old, and will be ready for her forever home in mid-August… Is there a special place in your heart and home for this little Princess? ~Mary Daly, volunteer

Cat Tails: Tessa We recently received an update from a very special adopted cat’s new owners. Tessie came to us in very bad shape. Her nose was broken and she had a very hard time breathing. After an ex-tensive surgery and recovery period, she was adopted by a Veteri-narian student and it was the perfect match! “Tessa (previously Tessie) is doing absolutely great! During November last year she had the wire in her nose removed by a soft tissue surgeon at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Since then, she rarely sneezes anymore! Tessa still needs her eyes cleaned up, but her nose has healed beautifully and rarely bothers her. She knows the rou-tine of getting her face cleaned so well that every night when I call her she chirps and runs up into my lap. She is truly a wonder-ful girl. She loves cuddling, climbing up in her cat tree, playing, and chirping/talking. She is such a happy and healthy cat. We are very thankful that you found her and for all that you did for her. She is so happy and friendly despite everything she has been through and we are very lucky to have her. Thank you for everything that you do! Laura J.”

Cat Tails: Murphy Brown

“I hope all is well with the babies at the shelter. Murphy Brown makes us smile and fills our lives with joy every day!! Thank you so much for letting us adopt Miss Mur-phy Brown, she is our Princess. Kelly B.”

Cat Tails: Midnight “I wanted to let you know that Midnight is adjusting well. She loves attention, is very sweet, but gets a little spooked at loud noises. She’ll hide un-der the couch for privacy. We are enjoying her so much. Thank you! Sue A.”

Email Pictures: Adopted Best Buddies

Zimmer and Addison

Daisy & Winston

Tommy Tucker & Oliver

1517 Meadow Street Littleton, NH 03561 603-259-3244 www.secondchancear.org

Shelter Wish List

Clay Cat Litter Purina Cat or Kitten Chow

Purina Healthy Weight Canned Pate Cat Food (Non-fish)

Paper Towels HE Laundry Detergent 13 Gallon Trash Bags

Brother TN450 Toner Cartridge Copy Paper

Postage Stamps Gift Cards to Walmart,

Littleton Office Supply, Staples, Shaws, etc.

Pre Sorted Standard U.S. Postage

PAID Littleton, NH 03561

Permit No. 23

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

You can Help We know that you're swamped with requests for donations. While we all support the

big national organizations that help animals, we ask that you first consider giving to your local shelter. We are all

volunteer with no paid staff, so 100% of your donation goes directly for the care of the animals. You can visit us

any day and see your gift at work giving the abandoned and abused a "Second Chance"!

MONETARY DONATIONS

SCAR relies entirely on private donations to be able to fund our adoption program

through our Shelter, offer spay and neuter clinics, and other programs for the commu-nity. Please mail your check today, large or small. You can also donate securely online

at www.secondchancear.org.

VOLUNTEER

SCAR is a 100% volunteer maintained organization, and you can join us and help

the cats and kittens who can’t do for themselves. Fill out a Volunteer

Application today.

FOSTER

Can you open your home occasionally to house a mom and her kittens until they’re

old enough to be adopted, or house a needy cat on a short term

basis when the shelter is full? Call the shelter for more information.

ESTATE GIFTS

Include SCAR in your will, trust or with a beneficiary designation.

GIFT OF STOCK & ANNUITIES

Stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares and other securities, along with transferring of real

estate offer alternative ways to give that can benefit both you and SCAR.

TRIBUTE GIFTS

Tribute gifts can be made in memory of, or in honor of, a pet or loved one. A card will be sent upon request.

WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS

Many workplaces coordinate charitable giving campaigns for their employees. These campaigns allow employees to

donate through one-time gifts and regular payroll deductions.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

There are many ways for your company to increase its visibility in the

community and build positive brand presences while helping Second Chance.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Help keep our supply closet stocked up year round. See our wish list at

www.secondchancear.org

EBAY SELLABLES

Donate jewelry, antiques, autos and other estate valuables year-round and we’ll sell

them on EBay. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

To learn more about helping

cats & kittens, call 603-259-3244 or visit us online at

www.secondchancear.org