SPRING 2021  NO. 40

First Felines Calvin Coolidge owned a variety of cats, including 4 housecats, a bobcat named Bob, and 2 lion cubs called Tax Reduction and Budget Bureau, according to the Coo- lidge Foundation. The housecats included Tiger, Blacky, Bounder, and Timmie. Blacky's favorite haunt was the White House elevator, whereas Timmie liked to hang out with the family canary perched between his shoul- ders. Tiger caused quite a stir when he went miss- ing. President Coolidge appealed to the people by calling for their help in a radio address. His beloved pet was lo- cated and returned to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Kennedys kept several pets during their time at the presidential residence. Tom Kitten technically be- longed to Carolyn, JFK's daughter. Unfortunately, the cat had to be removed from office when it was discovered President Kennedy was allergic to felines. Tom Kitten was the first cat to receive an obituary notice from the press. Socks, Clinton’s famous cat Bill Clinton arrived at the White House with Presidential history has had it’s fair share of famous Socks, perhaps the most felines. They were not above reaching a paw across the famous presidential fe- aisle and uniting pet lovers from both parties. Here are line. The black and white just a few of the country's former "First Cats". cat was a media favorite Abraham Lincoln was the first president to bring cats and the subject of a chil- into the White House. Then Secretary of State William dren's book and a Seward (Alaska purchase fame) presented his boss with song. Socks did not get Tabby and Dixie. Lincoln’s love and compassion for ani- along well with Buddy, the mals was legendary in Washington. He often found solace canine member of the in them, especially during the dark days of the Civil War. Clinton family. Socks was The nation's 19th Commander-in -Chief, Rutherford B. Barbara & Jenna Bush with India adopted by the presi- Hayes, accepted the first Siamese cat into the White dent's secretary and went to live in Maryland. She refused House as a gift from David B. Sickels, the US Consul sta- to comment on her troubles with Buddy. tioned in Bangkok, Thailand. Fittingly named Siam, this George W. Bush was also a cat owner since the begin- little feline was known to wander the halls of the White ning of his public life in office. When they moved into the House and to greet guests. Jimmy Carter's free-spirited White House, they brought their cat India, who had been daughter, Amy, also had a with them for 10 years. The feline was named for base- Siamese kitty, which she ball player Ruben Sierra, or El Indio. India, or Willie, as named Misty Malarky Ying she was affectionately called by President Bush, enjoyed Yang. spending her days in the presidential library out of the Teddy Roosevelt had an spotlight. impressive collection of Chester Arthur, Franklin Pierce, and Millard Fillmore White House pets including were the only presidents who never owned pets of any Tom Quartz, named for a kind during their White House years, until Donald Trump. character in Mark Twain's Cats are America's number one companion and are known "Roughing It", and a polydac- for their power to soothe jangled nerves and lower blood tyl (six-toed) cat named Slip- pressure. In the future, purr-haps this should be consid- pers. She would often be ered an asset to any president's inner circle of advisors. found snoozing outside the *Information was painstakingly gleaned from several internet sites banquet hall where dignitar- including Pet Place, Parade, Grunge, and Sheppard Software. Jackie Allison, President Teddy Roosevelt and Slippers ies had to step around her. Lady Bug’s Lessons A tiny kitten can capture your heart, but keep in mind these little babies have very distinct needs. New- borns are totally dependent on their mothers for nour- ishment, warmth, and elimination. Quite often we are called upon to care for little orphaned ones who will need 24/7 care from a foster kitten caretaker. The 1517 Meadow Street kittens are fed formula that closely resembles their Littleton, NH 03561 mother's milk every couple of hours until they are be- 603-259-3244 tween 3½ to 4 weeks old. At this stage they can transi- www.secondchancear.org tion to some solid food, and it is recommended that Email us at: you choose a growth formula kitten food for felines [email protected] under the age of one. This food has a higher protein Follow & Tag Us: content for muscle building, extra lysine for vision, and other vitamins and minerals needed for healthy development. They depend on human caretakers to not only survive but to www.facebook.com/secondchancear thrive and get a healthy start in life. www.twitter.com/SCARLittletonNH www.instagram.com/secondchancear

SHELTER HOURS Tortitude By appointment only, Tortoiseshell cats (torties) are the subject of legend. They are considered good luck all for now...... over the world. To dream about a tortoiseshell cat means love is on the way. English folklore says rubbing the tail of a tortoiseshell cat will cure warts. United States tortoiseshells are BOARD OF DIRECTORS considered “money cats” in that they bring luck in financial matters. In the Far East, torties Jackie Allison, President will chase off ghosts as well as bring fortune. The darker torties supposedly bring gold Karen Gordon, Secretary while lighter ones only bring silver. Carolyn Murro, Treasurer A Tortoiseshell cat is not a breed of cat. Torties are cats Jan Nadeau, Shelter Manager with a multi-colored coat that looks like the shell of a tor- Judy Abbott toise. Their coats have marbled patterns that are mostly Alicia Prater black and ginger-red. Cream, orange, gold or small Carl Schafer amounts of white coloring may also be present. Tortoise- shells occur in many purebred and mixed breed cats. Their Veterinary Advisors coats can be either short- or long haired. Nearly all are fe- Whitefield Animal Hospital male. Male torties are extremely rare (about 1 in 3,000) and Whitefield, NH are usually sterile. Companion Pet Care Torties have a distinct temperament that is lovingly Littleton, NH called “tortitude.” They are the divas of the cat world and fiercely loyal (for a cat) to their owner. They are high- Professional Advisor energy, independent, frisky, and very inquisitive. They are Mark Secord CPA, PLLC always on the wrong side of every door! We are fortunate to have a tortie from Second Chance in OUR MISSION our home. One who has given us a wealth of entertainment and To provide homeless animals joy. So inquisitive, Callie (short for Calypso) greets complete with a second chance at life and strangers and demands attention. Open the door to the screened companionship in a no-kill shelter. porch and she instantly appears ready to go out, regardless of the Our organization goes beyond weather. Hours are spent going from window to window watching shelter walls and is committed to: the birds and small animals outside. Often her zooming around 1) Positive people and animal the house alerts us to her larger friends outside - the turkeys, por- relationships and placements cupines, deer, and occasional black bear. In fact, our last bear visit 2) Offering affordable spay, caused much excitement as Callie tried to befriend (or attack) it neuter and vaccination clinics from inside the screened porch. The bear hightailed it into the 3) Cooperative rescue efforts woods! Wow, who needs a watchdog when you have a tortie? 4) Animal welfare education Callie is a creature of high places, i.e. the top of cabinets, the living room beam, even the top of doors! How better to look down Second Chance Animal Rescue is a on the world you rule? The red laser light is a staple for our playtime. She is a “Cirque du 501(c)(3) charitable organization Callie” all wrapped up in silky hair! Just remember friends, that no outfit is complete without and our EIN is 27-2815668. cat hair. ~Carl Schafer SCAR receives no federal, state or local tax money; nor portions of donations made to national Cat Tails: Evie humane organizations. “First I just wanted to thank you for all that your organization does to help animals in need! Secondly, I wanted to let you know how wonder- ful Evie has been since I adopted her. She really livens up my apartment and has brought me so much joy in the few weeks I've had her. I'm so glad I could give her a forever home because she definitely deserves it! Maurice J.”

Spring 2021 Page 2 Every Cat Deserves Love An Unsung Hero In Our Midst Meet Dottie! About fourteen years old, this multi-colored A part of our mission is to find a home for every cat or beauty is in need of a very special home. She enjoys bird- kitten that needs one. Unfortunately, we don't have the space watching and being brushed, and never makes a peep except to to take in every cat, especially when we're surprised by litters! purr when you pick her up (and when you do this, she will gen- Fostering helps us free up shelter space for adoptable felines. tly rest both her paws on your arm – so sweet!). When you walk Cats that need fostering may include abandoned litters who in the room, she’ll saunter over to sit in front of you and stare need round-the-clock feedings or adult cats who may be re- into your eyes – her way of letting you know that she’d like to covering from an injury. Foster caretakers also socialize be held. She has extremely soft fur and big green eyes. She them, which is an important part of preparing them for a new also has mammary tumors. permanent home. Unfortunately, approxi- Foster parents get to spend some time nurturing a cat in mately 85-90% of mammary need without a long-term commitment, as they come back to tumors in cats are malig- the shelter when they’re ready for placement with a forever nant (cancerous), and a family. large majority of them end Our unsung hero is Marilyn DeLozier. She has been a fos- up metastasizing ter mom for Second Chance for 10 years and has fostered (spreading to other areas of 213 kittens with only four foster fails. (Foster fail means the the body). So we are look- foster mom falls in love with one of the foster kitties and just ing for the perfect end-of- has to adopt it.) The most she has cared for at one time is life home for sweet Dottie 12—two moms and 10 babies. That’s a lot of bottles every where she can live out the couple of hours! ~Gail Tomlinson rest of her days in peace Here is her story in her own words…… and comfort. She has lived “The joy I have received her entire life with the same from these little orphans out- woman as an only pet, but weighs the 2 a.m. feedings, she’s been getting along the losses, and of course, fine with other friendly cats having to hand them back to here at the shelter. No ex- Jan. Though sometimes I perience living with dogs. didn’t have time to miss a After coming to us from an unfortunate situation, she de- litter, because Jan would serves nothing but the best for however long she has left. Un- hand me a new one the day fortunately, there is no way to say exactly how much time she she picked up the ones ready has left, but if you’re interested in meeting her and possibly to be adopted. I didn’t do taking her home, please give us a call at (603) 259-3244 or this entirely by myself. I had email us at secondchancear.org. relatives and friends who One of the best ways to reduce your cat’s chance of develop- would come up to play with ing mammary tumors is to have her spayed before her first heat them and give them their cycle. Cats that are spayed before six months of age see a 91% meds, which can be kind of reduction in their risk of developing mammary cancer. dangerous before they are a *Veterinary sources: www.vet.osu.edu and www.vet.cornell.edu month old as they do not ~Gabby Sweet have the muscle strength to retract their claws. This is their “Velcro stage”! For anyone who thinks, “I’d love to do that, but I could Cat Tails: Serena never give them up.” You can, because Jan and the crew put “Hello Jan, Gabby, and these little ones first and they will soon be out the door on a everyone else at SCAR—We new adventure, with well researched and interviewed people wanted to give you an up- to their forever homes. I’d been fostering for a year before I date on how Serena is ad- had my first “foster fail” (also called adopting) and I went justing to her forever home through the full application process just like everyone else to and to thank you for such a make sure their furry friend found a proper forever home. wonderful cat. When we first So if you want to get to watch babies waddle around while brought her home, she was they try to figure out how things work or see them practice quite unsure and would hiss the Halloween pose without falling over. Or maybe you just and hide from us very frequently, but after only a few days she need to snuggle with a puddle of warm, purring babies—try was lounging on the bed with us next to her, enjoying petting fostering! I suggest a home where the kittens can be kept in from us, and distracting us from meetings with her cuteness. a separate room and someone is home most of the time. Thank you so very much for allowing us to bring Serena into There is nothing like taking a group of terrified feral babies our home. Patrick M.” and helping them become fearless, fun and loveable kittens.”

SCAR recently Spring is coming! signed up for Cat Tails Daylight Savings “I wanted to say Thank You to Gabby and chewy’s animal Time starts on all of you at SCAR for the wonderful gift of shelter Wish List March 14th and Florence, Jake and Cookie this year! They donation program. SCAR cats will be We’ll be listed soon, so check glad, as they’ll have settled in beautifully and are loving it out and donate! Go to get fed an hour and being loved in their forever home. Julie www.chewy.com/g/wishlist earlier! A.”

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