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Board of Directors Jackie Allison, President
Jan Nadeau, Vice President Vaughan Stiles, Treasurer Karen Gordon, Secretary
Judy Abbott Harry Lilley Jack Anderson Carolyn Murro
Pat Anderson Alicia Prater Tony Ilacqua Mark Secord
Veterinary Advisors
Whitefield Animal Hospital, Whitefield, NH
Companion Pet Care, Littleton, NH Baker Valley Veterinary Services,
Plymouth, NH
Legal Advisor Margaret Seymour, Esq.
CPA 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.
shelter WINTER 2013 NO. 11
603-259-3244
www.secondchancear.org
email: [email protected]
SHELTER HOURS Monday—Saturday
Noon to 3pm or by appointment
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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
Giving Them a Second Chance
1517 Meadow Street Littleton, NH 03561
“It takes a village” comes to mind when I
think of the fostering that goes on at my
home. Bob and Theresa Reynolds gave me a
nursery condo and they also help me feed, love
and medicate some of the many kittens who
have passed through this foster home.
C o c o
started out
as another
Foster kit-
ten but not
long after
arriving, he
a d o p t e d
me. That’s
how it goes
with cats, they decide who they want to live
with, and then go about tricking us into think-
ing it was our idea. He has turned into a won-
derful big brother to the babies that have
passed through here ever since. We humans
can feed, nurture and love the babies, but noth-
ing compares to a warm, soft, furry belly when
it’s time to snuggle.
Right now there is a family of five babies
living in the first floor of the condo, and
Trooper spends his nights on the second floor
and days in the
hood of my
sweatshirt.
Trooper is the
only survivor of a
litter of four kit-
tens who came to
me when three
days old. This
group almost did me in, they were so helpless
and so young that they weren’t able to sneeze
or cough so we didn’t know they had an upper
respiratory infection until it was too late. We
took a proactive stand with Trooper, giving
him drops of antibiotics, and though very tiny
he is a survivor.
People ask me, “How can you give them
up?” It’s not easy. But I know that everyone
at Second Chance is more concerned with the
welfare of their charges than the needs of peo-
ple, and they will make sure they go to loving
forever homes. The joy these babies bring to
me is immeasurable and I feel blessed to be a
part of Second Chance Animal Rescue.
~Marilyn deLozier
Bringing Up Baby Unweaned kittens are the most at-risk
group of felines in our shelter as they are frag-
ile and susceptible to illnesses that can take
their lives quickly. No mommy means extra
TLC. The challenge is the constant round-the-
clock care they require.
Behind each life saved is a volunteer foster
parent who houses, loves and cares for the
kittens until they are old enough to be adopted.
Jayne Kreiger and Marilyn DeLozier, are both
part of SCAR’s small cadre of “kitten grow-
ers”. They have had many weeks of "kitten
burritos" and bottle feeding during this year's
kitten season. Never heard of a "kitten bur-
rito"? It's a simple process of placing a tiny
squirming kitten in a hand towel and wrapping
it up like a burrito (please leave room for the
kitten's face to peek out). Now you're ready to
bottle feed your neonatal kitten. Then there’s
the burping, helping them with their bowel and
bladder functions, and lots of snuggling. This
is just part of the newborn protocol these dedi-
cated volunteers go through every three to four
hours.
Once the kitties are healthy and running
around, it is time to teach them good kitty
manners and how to interact with humans and
other species in preparation for new forever
homes.
Thank you surrogate moms for all your
hard work. For stepping up and saving numer-
ous precious little lives, and raising them to be
adoptable and happy. ~ Jackie Allison, SCAR President
Coco with Trooper and Midnight
Trooper
Recent
newborns
at the
shelter
The
Scoop
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Call us at 603-259-3244 to schedule
Dec 16, Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 3, Mar 17
Low Cost Shot Clinic April 5, April 26, October 4
Quilt Raffle $2 each or 3 for $5
Donated by Littleton Quilters Guild
Drawing at Winter Craft Fair 11/30
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 dry
and canned pet food at the shelter for distribution by
local food pantries.
Winter Craft Fair Saturday, November 30
Littleton Opera House
Homer’s Homilies As this is the holiday season I de-
cided to share with you the story of
Tessie, a shelter buddy I have come to
admire.
This beautiful, smokey grey cat was
recently rescued from a rural site
where she was surrounded by other
homeless cats and kittens, all fighting
for survival. It is unclear how she sus-
tained her life altering injuries,
but fortunately they brought her to
Second Chance. You see, Tessie was
contending with several medical is-
sues, the worse being a hole on the bridge of her nose which she was forced to
breathe through.
The wonderful volunteers that work at the shelter pulled together to come
up with a solution for her impaired breathing. Enter Dr. Donald Steen, a vet-
erinarian who likes a challenge. She underwent her nasal reconstructive sur-
gery on October 22nd. Because her injury was so severe, the doctor had to
shorten her nose giving her a new Persian profile. She can now breathe easily
through one nostril and she is healing well.
Yes, Tessie's appearance has been altered and she may be one of those cats
that is overlooked. But trust me, this little girl has pluck and her own special
magic. My Christmas wish for Tess is for someone to find a special connec-
tion with my beautiful friend and to give her the safe and happy forever home
she deserves. If she could talk, I'm sure she'd remind all of us to forgive, adapt,
and live life to the fullest. Holiday blessings to all of you.
PS: Late breaking news! Tessie was just adopted by some great people, so my
Christmas wish has come true!
Page 2 Winter 2013
Second Friday Art Night The second Friday in September on Main and
Mill Streets in Littleton was filled with supporters of
Second Chance Animal Rescue. The evening
highlighted some of the area’s top artists, musicians
and restaurants. There was a 12-store search for
shelter kitty pictures for great prizes, the Great
CATsby made an appearance, and a colorful street
parade of kazoo-toting shelter volunteers!
“Humble Pie”
Homer at the shelter
Page 3 Winter 2013
Cat Tails: Nugget & Sniper
Nugget (formerly Tang)
and Sniper (formerly Stuart)
warm the hearts and liven up
the household of Theresa and
Ken Davis. "Nugget is the
sweetest little guy ever! And
Sniper is full of energy and
keeps us laughing. They are
such fun! And when they get
lovey, they can really
purr! They have found their
forever homes."
Friends of Animals License Plate Initiative
There is currently an initiative to enact legislation to authorize
“Friends of Animals” motor vehicle number plates and to establish
a trust fund from which monetary grants will be made to animal
welfare organizations for purposes including, but not limited to,
the support of programs for spaying and neutering of dogs and
cats. New Hampshire is one of only 15 states that does not offer
animal welfare plates. This bill is going to be introduced to the
state legislature in January so it is important to get as many signa-
tures as possible on the petition. Petitions can be found at the
Shelter, Abbott Rental & Party Store, and Littleton Pet Center.
Partner Power It was a very busy Friday afternoon at the Shelter and the
phone never stopped ringing. We just sat down to fold the laun-
dry and wouldn’t you know, it started ringing again. It was an
urgent plea from an employee at DCI who had found two tiny
kittens living in an unfit situation in their basement. They were
in dire need of care. Moments later the doorbell rang announcing
their arrival.
We immediately went to work feeding the starving infants.
Once their bellies were full they nestled into the cozy bed we had
fixed for them. It became apparent we were going to need help
since these little ones needed to be fed every three hours around
the clock. Was there room for two more at the crowded foster
homes?
Miss Marlo, a lovely silver grey tabby, had just had a litter of
kittens and seemed to be missing them now that they were
weaned. We took that as a sign she might accept these kittens, so
we tried putting them in with her. Lo and behold, she started
nursing them. They needed her and she needed them. We call
this “partner power”. Prince Harry and Maizy, as they are now
called, seem very happy and content with this new partnership.
Just another day at the shelter!
Cat Tails: Mystie
Many cats are over-
looked due to their shy
and retiring personal-
ity. Such was the case
with Moxie, a beautiful
tuxedo kitty. Having
been born under a
stranger's porch, she was
finding it difficult adjust-
ing to shelter life. That was until Maureen saw her picture on
our website. Moxie was exactly what she was looking for. She
also understood it would take time and patience to bring her out
of her shell. Fast forward to the present. Moxie (now Mystie)
has made amazing progress and now enjoys being on the receiv-
ing end of lots of love and attention. Just what every cat de-
serves and what Maureen was hoping for.
Cat Tails: Mirabel Mirabelle is the beloved feline of new pet parents Brian,
Julie, and son Carter. After slowly coming out of her hiding
spot, she is now spending the night sleeping on the back of the
couch. "She loves being brushed and petted and is a real purring
machine. We have fallen head over heels in love!"
1517 Meadow Street
Littleton, NH 03561
603-259-3244 www.secondchancear.org
Ways to 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"!
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,
Staples & Shaws
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.
Pre Sorted Standard U.S. Postage
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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 full 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
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.