Dia DuVernet, Author at Pasadena Humane

About Dia DuVernet

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Entries by Dia DuVernet

Uh oh, here comes the rain again and your dog says no to ‘walkies’

January 18, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

It never rains in Southern California, or so I’ve been told. In the winter of 2019 when I traveled here from the East Coast for a couple of interviews at […]

A pet license is more than just a tag, even for unicorns; Here’s why

January 11, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

It’s not often that pet licensing makes the headlines. Unless, of course, that pet is a unicorn. A few weeks ago, our neighbors at Los Angeles County Animal Care & […]

A New Year’s resolution from Pasadena Humane: celebrate accomplishments

January 3, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

I began writing this weekly column in October 2021, which makes this is my second New Year with you — my loyal readers. For those of you who are new […]

Maggie the dog, a hit-and-run survivor, thrives due to public’s response to medical fund

December 30, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

As people around the world celebrate ancient miracles this season, at Pasadena Humane we are celebrating the anniversary of one of our own modern-day miracles. Most modern miracles are centered […]

Now is a kindhearted time to foster or adopt a best ‘furry’ friend

December 22, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

With the holiday season in full swing, time is running out to bring a new pet home before the end of the year. At Pasadena Humane, we have dozens of […]

Keeping pets safe at the holidays: 5 things to know

December 15, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

In last week’s column, I put out a plea for foster families to provide a “Home for the Holidays,” especially for the many large dogs in our care. I am […]

Give a dog a mental health break from pet shelter-life by fostering over the holidays

December 7, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

Most of us dream of a holiday season full of comfort and joy. But the sad reality is that hundreds of pets in our community will remain homeless throughout the […]

With Avian Influenza circulating, here’s how to help protect birds

November 22, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

Sadly, you may have heard that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, known as HPAI, has landed in Southern California. This extremely contagious flu with a high mortality rate has killed nearly […]

Seniors get a fee break for adopting pets on Nov. 12 at Pasadena Humane

November 17, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

My aunt Polly lived to be 92. Her constant companions to the end were her beloved cats, Junior and DuVie. Polly was amused by her felines’ antics when they played, […]

Senior-aged cats and dogs in shelters get their chance for adoption during Adopt a Senior Pet Month

November 9, 2022/by Dia DuVernet

This November, as we celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Pasadena Humane is excited to team up with AARP California to pilot PawsConnect: Matching Older Paws with Older People, a fee-waived […]