The Second Chance Humane Society is very dependent on generous donations from the community.

Cash Donations:
If you would like to make a cash donation, please mail your check to: Second Chance Humane Society, PO Box 2096, Ridgway, CO 81432

OR Make a donation online – just click here:

Non-Cash Donations:
Non-cash donations are all greatly appreciated and can be in the form of the following items:
Donations to help the Animals
Donations for the Thrift Shop

Donations are always welcome for the care and treatment of our shelter and foster care animals.  Your donations help with the ongoing cost of the animal care program.  The following items are very welcome:

  • To donate animal care items please call (970)729-CARE (2273), or leave items at our Thrift Shop in Ridgway (see below).
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    • Dog and cat food (kibbled and canned)
    • Puppy and kitten food (kibbled and canned)
    • Food and water bowls
    • Cat litter pans (non-covered, deep and large)
    • Cat litter (clumping and easy scooping)
    • Sturdy pooper-scoopers
    • Dog, puppy, cat and kitten toys
    • Dog biscuits
    • Catnip
    • Dog leashes and collars
    • Pet carriers
    • Blankets
    • Gentle Leaders

    • The Second Chance Humane Society Thrift Shop is totally dependent on used items donated as merchandise to sell. Needed donations to the Thrift Shop include:

    • Clean clothing and footware for all ages
    • Housewares and cookware
    • Small appliances
    • Computers and electronics
    • Bed sheets, blankets, linens and towels
    • Home decorating items
    • Books, recorded music and computer software
    • Sporting goods and exercise equipment
    • Furniture (on a limited basis)
    • Jewelry

    Due to the size of the Thrift Shop and our limited ability to handle large, heavy items, we are not able to accept major appliances as donations.  For similar reasons we have a limited ability to accommodate items of furniture.  Please call before bringing large furniture items to the Thrift Shop.
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