How to adopt
Pasadena Humane is open for adoptions 7 days a week, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please see below for all the details on our adoption process.
Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Pasadena Humane! View our pets for adoption here.
Concierge Adoptions
Enjoy our full-service concierge adoption experience from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. Our adoption counselors will facilitate meet-and-greets with animals you are interested in and provide a personalized, one-on-one adoption consultation.
- Adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Adoptable pets can be viewed on our website or on the adoptable pets board displayed outside our Adoptions office.
- When you arrive, please check in at our Adoptions gate.
- There may be a wait before an adoption counselor is available to assist you, so we appreciate your patience.
- During your concierge adoption service, our adoption counselors will bring your dog to you or introduce you to a cat or critter at their kennel. You will not be able to walk through the shelter.
- 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.
Walk-In Adoptions
Pasadena Humane is open for walk-in adoptions from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Walk through our dog kennels, Neely Cat Center, and Critter House to see the animals available for adoption. When you‘re ready to adopt, our counselors will facilitate meet-and-greets with animals you are interested in and provide a personalized, one-on-one adoption consultation.
- Adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Volunteers will be stationed throughout the shelter to answer any questions.
- When you find an animal you’d like to adopt, please sign in with our staff at the podium by our Adoptions gate.
- There may be a wait before an adoption counselor is available to assist you, so we appreciate your patience.
- 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.
ADOPTION FAQ
What can I expect when I come to adopt?
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.
How can I let my adoption counselor know what type of pet I’m interested in?
You will be sent a questionnaire via email 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.
Who should come with me when I adopt? Should I bring resident pets with me?
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.
What should I bring with me to my adoption consultation?
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.
Can I take my new pet home the same day?
Please be prepared to take your new pet home the same day. If your new pet is not yet spayed or neutered, they will go home with you on a foster-to-adopt basis until their surgery date.
Can I still see the animals if I don’t want to adopt?
Yes, you can browse our dog kennels, Neely Cat Center, and Critter House during Walk-In Adoptions from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
I didn’t find my new pet at Pasadena Humane. Are there any other pets in need of homes?
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
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 Veterans
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 Veterans 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.
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.
