Column: Pet hoarding, how did it come to this, and community’s response
A few weeks ago, Pasadena Humane took in an extraordinary number of small animals from a single home in Arcadia. Ninety-four critters — 31 mice and 63 hamsters — were […]
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Entries by Chris Ramon
Column: Longer-stay shelter dogs show best selves at Hidden Gems
/by Chris RamonIn the hours and days following the outbreak of the Eaton fire in January, nearly 600 pets arrived at our doors for emergency boarding. Their guardians were seeking a safe, […]
Column: Calmer and wiser is what to expect when adopting a senior dog
/by Chris RamonMany of the animals who come into our care at Pasadena Humane carry sad stories with them. Ginger, a German shepherd mix, is one of them. Adopted as a puppy […]
Column: Halloween can be more tricky than a treat for dogs and cats
/by Chris RamonGrowing up, I loved to include my family dogs in our Halloween celebrations. My grandmother fondly recalls that when I was about 4 or 5 years old, I insisted on […]
Column: Consider October as the best month to adopt a pet
/by Chris RamonEvery animal deserves a second chance – some are just waiting a little longer for theirs to begin. Meet Grant, a 2-year-old spirited black Labrador retriever. He may tip the […]
Column: It takes teamwork to help wildlife, injured or not, in urban areas
/by Chris RamonBack at the end of August, a pigeon was brought to our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center by a Good Samaritan. The bird had survived an attack by a wild […]
Paws in the City: It’s time to check if your pet has a current ID tag and a microchip
/by Chris RamonJust a few days ago, we were honored to welcome Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Marcia Mayeda, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, to our […]
Paws in the City: Put down your phone, volunteer and feel the good vibes flow
/by Chris RamonThe morning of the fires, Pasadena Humane volunteer Kamron Shahriaree woke up in the middle of an asthma attack from the smoke. He grabbed a bag of clothes, his dog, […]
Paws in the City: Decoding the variety of your dog’s barks
/by Chris RamonSeveral years ago, my wife Nadia and I welcomed a puppy named Britney into our lives. We wanted to do everything “right,” and part of that plan included crate training […]
Column: Skinny Minnie, hurt, lost, reunited with home, with help from Adrien Brody’s ICU photo
/by Chris RamonDays after the Eaton fire broke out, a very special gray cat came into our care. You may remember Skinny Minnie, the courageous kitty who miraculously survived the fire in […]
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