Adoption Process

How to adopt

Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Pasadena Humane! There are two ways you can adopt a pet: make an appointment or as a walk-in. View our pets for adoption here.

Make an Adoption Appointment

Adoptions are by appointment daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • New adoption appointments are released on Sundays and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
  • If our scheduling tool displays “No appointments available this month,” it means that slots are filled for the upcoming days. Check back for cancellations and when we release new appointments.
  • Booking an adoption appointment is not a guarantee of adoption or adopting a specific pet. Adoptions are finalized in order of appointment.
  • Please bring a carrier or collar/harness and leash to your adoption appointment. If you do not have these items, they can be purchased at our Shelter Shop at the corner of Raymond and Del Mar.
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Walk-In Adoptions

Pasadena Humane is open for walk-in adoptions 7 days a week, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

  • Walk-in adoptions are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Please bring a carrier or collar/harness and leash for your new pet. If you do not have these items, they can be purchased at our Shelter Shop at the corner of Raymond and Del Mar.
  • If you’d just like to see the animals without plans to adopt, stop by during Visiting Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Please note, we will not have walk-in adoption hours on November 27, November 28, December 24, December 25 and December 31.

On December 8, walk-in adoption hours will end at 4 p.m.

ADOPTION FAQ

You will meet with an adoption counselor who will help match you with a pet that fits your lifestyle. Your adoption counselor will share any medical and behavioral information we have for the pet(s) you are interested in adopting. They’ll also answer any questions you have about caring for a pet. If the pet you want to adopt has already been adopted, our counselors are happy to discuss other available animals.

You will be sent a questionnaire via email after booking your appointment or after checking in with our staff as a walk-in. Please fill out this questionnaire so we can learn more about you and the pet you’re looking for.

Although it’s not required, we recommend that all humans in your household come with you when you adopt. However, we do not offer meet-and-greets between pets, so please leave your resident pets at home. The shelter environment is usually not indicative of how animals will get along in the home. Our adoption counselors will be happy to give you detailed information on how to successfully introduce your new pet to your resident pets.

Please bring a valid ID and a form of payment (cash, credit card, or check).

Please also bring a carrier or collar/harness and leash for your new pet. If you do not have these items, they can be purchased at our Shelter Shop at the corner of Raymond and Del Mar.

Please be prepared to take your new pet home the same day. However, some animals may need to be picked up at a later date if they are not yet spayed or neutered.

Please stop by during our Visiting Hours (Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 p.m.) to walk through our dog kennels, Neely Cat Center, and Critter House.

Most of our adoptable pets are located at our main animal shelter at 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105. We also have cats available for adoption at Pet Food Express in Pasadena and PetSmart in Tujunga. And we have mobile adoption events at different locations in the community most weekends.

Some of our adoptable animals are currently in foster homes. A pet in a foster home will have the kennel #FOSTER on their online profile. If you are interested in adopting a pet in foster, our adoption counselors can help arrange a meet and greet.

There are thousands of animals looking for new homes across the Los Angeles area. Please consider visiting another local shelter such as San Gabriel Valley Humane Society or shelters run by LA Animal Services and LA County Animal Care & Control.

We also host a Private Rehoming page for animals being rehomed by members of our community. These pets are not housed at Pasadena Humane and all arrangements to meet with them must be made directly with their guardians.

UPCOMING POP-UP ADOPTION EVENTS

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ADOPTION FEES

  • DOGS (6 months and older)
  • $150*
  • Includes:

  • Spay/neuter surgery and age-appropriate vaccines
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
  • Microchip/Pasadena Humane pet ID tag
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Adopt a second cat within 30 days with no additional adoption fee
  • PUPPIES (under 6 months)
  • $300*
  • Includes:
  • Spay/neuter surgery and age-appropriate vaccines
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
  • Microchip/Pasadena Humane pet ID tag
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Adopt a second cat within 30 days with no additional adoption fee
  • CATS (6 months and older)
  • $100
  • Includes:

  • Spay/neuter surgery and age-appropriate vaccines
  • Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Cat carrier
  • Adopt a second cat within 30 days with no additional adoption fee
  • KITTENS (under 6 months old)
  • $150
  • Includes:
  • Spay/neuter surgery and age-appropriate vaccines
  • Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Cat carrier
  • Adopt a second kitten within 30 days with no additional adoption fee
  • RABBITS
  • $75
  • Includes:
  • Spay/neuter
  • RHDV vaccine
  • Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • RODENTS
  • $10+
  • Adoption fee dependent on type of rodent.
  • Includes:
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • REPTILES
  • $25+
  • Adoption fee dependent on type of reptile.
  • Includes:
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • BIRDS
  • $20+
  • Adoption fee dependent on type of bird.
  • Includes:
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)
  • Microchip
  • General information packet
  • 20% off coupon to the Pasadena Humane Pet Store (excludes food and flea treatment)

OTHER FEES VARY BY ANIMAL

* California law requires every dog over four months old to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. Dogs adopted in our licensing service cities will be licensed for an additional fee on their adoption day. Cats adopted to Bradbury residents must pay for a cat license. License fees vary by city.

SENIORS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM

Our Seniors for Seniors program enables people age 60 and up to adopt pets age 5 and up free of charge, thanks to the generous support of the Pets for the Elderly Foundation.

Of course, most pets at age 5 (like most humans at age 60!) are hardly over the hill; on the contrary, they’re just hitting their stride, and the Seniors for Seniors program—besides offering financial assistance to our more experienced adopters—gives an extra boost to the terrific middle-aged cats and dogs, who are sometimes overlooked by shelter visitors.

Pets for Vets

We offer fee-waived adoptions for all active duty and retired military personnel. Adopters must show military ID at time of adoption to qualify. Pets for Vets benefit is not transferrable to other parties. Adopter with military ID must be the person finalizing adoption paperwork and signing adoption agreement. Some restrictions may apply.

30 Days of Pet Insurance

MetLife Pet Insurance has arranged for Pasadena Humane adopters to receive 30 days of pet insurance at no cost to you. The MetLife Pet 30 Day policy includes up to $500 for accidents and illnesses and has 100% reimbursement rate after a $50 deductible. To activate your 30 Day policy, adopters must call 855-710-7387 to activate their coverage. More details about MetLife Pet Insurance are available here.

Locations

Main Location

Pasadena Humane
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105

Satellite Cat Adoptions

Pet Food Express
320 S. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101

Adoption Hours: 7 days a week during Pet Food Express business hours. Please note, adoption hours are subject to change.

PetSmart Tujunga
6348 Foothill Blvd.
Tujunga, CA 91042

Adoption Hours: 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Please note, adoption hours are subject to change.

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Adoption Trial

Some of our adoptable animals are eligible to go home with you on a trial basis. Once you take the pet home, you’ll have 10 days to decide on adoption. We’ll even provide you with the initial supplies. To get started, you’ll need to schedule an adoption appointment. Distance restrictions may apply.

Post-Adoption Support

  • Visit the Pasadena Humane Shelter Shop to pick up your free sample bag of Hill’s Science Diet food. While you’re there, enjoy 10% off the purchase of items for your newly adopted pet.
  • Make a vet appointment for your new pet. You’ll receive a voucher for a free wellness exam at a local VCA Animal Hospital.
  • Sign your new dog up for a training class and check out our dog and cat training videos.
  • If you cannot keep your adopted pet for any reason, we ask that you first consider rehoming the pet on your own. We make a lifetime commitment to our pets and will accept them back at the shelter for any reason.

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Questions about adoption? E-mail us at adopt@pasadenahumane.org.