Pet Food Express
320 S. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
How to adopt
Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Pasadena Humane. View our pets for adoption.
In-person pet adoption appointments are released twice a week. New appointments will be released Sunday at 10 a.m. for Monday through Wednesday, and Wednesday at 10 a.m. for Thursday through Sunday.
Please note, an adoption appointment is required during non-Visiting Hours to walk through our kennels.
Schedule an in-person pet adoption appointment.
If you see a message that says “No appointments are available this month” on our scheduling tool, that means appointments have filled for the next few days. Please check back during the week for cancellations and on Sundays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. when we release new appointments.
If you are looking to adopt a pet right now, please check our Home-to-Home Adoptions page to view privately cared for pets that are looking for a new home right now.
Step 1: Make an In-Person Appointment
- Schedule an in-person adoption appointment.
- Once your appointment is confirmed, you will be emailed a short adoption questionnaire to fill out prior to your appointment.
- Booking an adoption appointment is not a guarantee of adoption or adopting a specific pet. Adoptions are finalized in order of appointment.
- We also recommend that you check out our Home-to-Home Adoptions page to view more pets that are looking for a new home right now.
Step 2: In-Person Adoption Appointment
- During your 45-minute adoption appointment, an adoption counselor 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 or you can schedule another appointment.
- We will keep your completed adoption questionnaire on file for up to 6 months.
Step 3: Finalize your adoption
- If you decide to proceed with adopting a pet, our counselors will finalize the adoption directly after your appointment.
- Please be prepared to take home the animal same day.
ADOPTION HOURS:
Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily by appointment only.
New adoption consultation appointments are released twice a week. Appointments will open each week on Sunday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Schedule an in-person adoption appointment.
*Please note, in-person adoptions do not guarantee the adoption of a specific pet. We are unable to hold a pet for any reason. All adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis. Not all pets at the shelter are available for adoption, including pets on stray, quarantine, or custody holds.
**Due to a high volume of calls, we are unable to provide medical and behavioral information about pets over the phone. For adoptable pet inquiries, please speak with an adoptions counselor.
VISITING HOURS:
Pasadena Humane opens its doors for “Visiting Hours” on Saturdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Please note, there will be no Visiting Hours on September 16 and October 29.
Visitors are welcome to walk through the dog kennels, Neely Cat Center and Critter House to see the animals available for adoption. No appointment necessary.
We are currently testing walk-in adoptions during Visiting Hours. We will have a limited number of walk-in adoption consultations available for those who would like to adopt a pet during Visiting Hours.
To see more pets for adoption, check our Home-to-Home Adoptions page to view privately cared for pets that are looking for a new home right now.
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
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- 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
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- 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
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- 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
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- Cat carrier
- Adopt a second kitten within 30 days with no additional adoption fee
- RABBITS
- $5
- Includes:
- Spay/neuter
- Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
- Microchip
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- GUINEA PIGS
- $5
- Includes:
- Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- RATS
- $5
- Includes:
- Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- HAMSTERS AND MICE
- $5
- Includes:
- Free health exam within 14 days from a participating veterinarian
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
- General information packet
- 10% discount in Pasadena Humane Pet Store
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.
Pawp
Pawp is a smarter way to pet parent. Get $50 off your adoption fee when you become a member. Whether your pup won’t stop barking on zoom calls or there’s an urgent medical concern, Pawp has your back with 24/7 unlimited access to live vets via video or text. Plus, a $3,000 fund for emergencies, just in case. Must use the link here and show proof of sign up at time of adoption.
Locations
Main Location
Pasadena Humane
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Adoption Hours:
Adoptions by appointment only. Learn more about our adoption process.
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.
Foster to Adopt
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 14 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.
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.
