Column: Measuring the days before saying goodbye to a pet
A 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, […]
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Entries by Chris Ramon
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 […]
Column: This Altadena cemetery is also a ‘sanctuary’ for the living
/by Chris RamonOn a chilly morning in January, Lauren Hamlett, our director of Wildlife Education and Services, greeted fellow nature enthusiasts at Mountain View Cemetery & Mortuary in Altadena. The sun was […]
Paws in the City: Change of scenery brings out true nature of long-stay shelter dogs
/by Chris RamonPhoebe sat nervously in her kennel as volunteer dog handler Kristen Sullivan approached the 2-year-old shepherd mix calmly, leash in hand. It was the morning of the pup’s big photo […]
Adoptions
Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
We will be opening for adoptions at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23.
Animal Resource Center
Admissions – Lost & Found – Pet Support Services
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7 Days a week
Appointment recommended. Please call 626.792.7151 ext. 975 to make an appointment.
Shelter Shop
Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
