Column: Animal control officers are pros who help pets, public be safe
After more than a decade in animal welfare, I’ve learned that animal control is still one of the most misunderstood parts of our work. Many still picture a “dog catcher.” […]
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Entries by Chris Ramon
Column: You and your dog will have fun at this ‘let’s go walkies’ event
/by Chris RamonBootsie came to Pasadena Humane as a stray after the Eaton fire. She was only 9 months old and found just a few blocks from a neighborhood that had burned […]
Column: Measuring the days before saying goodbye to a pet
/by Chris RamonA few weeks ago, I said goodbye to my dog Jack. He had been by my side for 17 years. This tiny, 10-pound Chihuahua was my constant source of companionship, […]
Column: Meatball’s photos served up a lucky meet with adopter
/by Chris RamonAround St. Patrick’s Day, people talk a lot about luck. Shamrocks, leprechauns and pots of gold seem to appear everywhere, along with lots and lots of green. At Pasadena Humane, […]
Column: You’re invited to a kitten shower, and here are gifts to consider
/by Chris RamonIn the fall of 2018, four 10-day-old kittens arrived at Pasadena Humane needing urgent care. I was only three days into my new role as the shelter’s first kitten nursery […]
Column: Keeping pets safe during daytime coyote territorial season
/by Chris RamonOver the past few weeks, wildlife has made headlines across our area. In Pasadena, a coyote followed a young boy in his front yard. In Glendale, a mountain lion attacked a […]
Column: In baby wildlife season, human intervention is not always the answer
/by Chris RamonBaby wildlife season is upon us. From mid- to late February, orphaned young wild animals begin arriving at our Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center. The first real indicator is an […]
Column: Sleepover dates and ‘field trips’ help shelter dogs and prospective owners
/by Chris RamonThe words “field trip” bring back a specific memory for me. I can picture a yellow school bus idling in the parking lot and a permission slip folded into my […]
New uniforms for Pasadena Humane animal control officers signal aid
/by Chris RamonStarting next week, you’ll notice something different when you see our Animal Control Officers out in the community: new uniforms. We’ve updated our uniforms to better support the day-to-day work […]
Column: These matchmakers get to the heart of successful pet adoptions
/by Chris RamonDating apps have changed how people look for connection. They rely on profiles, photos, quick impressions and the hope that something meaningful might come from a first meeting. We don’t […]
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