Seniors get a fee break for adopting pets on Nov. 12 at Pasadena Humane
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, […]
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Senior-aged cats and dogs in shelters get their chance for adoption during Adopt a Senior Pet Month
/by Dia DuVernetThis 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 […]
Halloween can be no treat for pets; owners need to be wary of candy, decoration dangers
/by Dia DuVernetBoo! Halloween is just around the corner. As a child, this was one of my favorite holidays. My best human friend, Allatia, and I would scour our households and create […]
Losing pets can be scary, but here are some steps to take to find them
/by Dia DuVernetA couple of weeks ago, I came home to find the front door standing wide open. Neither my husband nor I have accepted responsibility for failing to properly latch the […]
Adopting two kittens at the same time is easier than with one, surprisingly, plus they’re twice the fun
/by Dia DuVernetI must admit, I find nothing quite so adorable as a litter of kittens. When they snuggle all together in one fur clump, it is the sweetest thing. And when […]
Why are dogs such good therapy pets? The answer might be in their noses
/by Dia DuVernetWhen I am stressed, it affects me not only mentally but physically. I can’t sleep, my shoulders ache and my stomach ties into knots. What I didn’t know until recently […]
Give a shelter dog a second chance for a loving home during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
/by Dia DuVernetWith fall officially here, we can look back on an action-packed summer at Pasadena Humane. Typically our busiest time of year, we were able to find homes for hundreds of […]
Column: Overcrowded animal shelters hope a ‘help us’ alert boosts adoptions, donations
/by Dia DuVernetA few weeks ago, several mixed breed puppies were abandoned under a 210 Freeway underpass in Altadena. The 3-month-old dogs were in horrible shape. They were infested with fleas, suffering […]
A barking-good time planned for Pasadena Humane’s Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run on Sept. 18
/by Dia DuVernetWhen I describe Pasadena to my family and friends back East, first I say it’s full of natural and human-made beauty. I love the mountains, the arroyo, the flora and […]
Children learn compassion for animals when they take an educational class at Pasadena Humane
/by Dia DuVernetLast week my column ran online and in print with photos of a dog named Sally. The caption read that she had been in our care since 2018. I’m happy to […]
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
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Shelter Shop is open for walk-in customers.
Visiting Hours
Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
On December 8, Visiting Hours will end at 4:00 p.m.
Adoptions
By Appointment: Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Walk-In: Daily, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Please note, we will not have walk-in adoption hours on November 27, November 28, December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1.
On December 8, walk-in adoption hours will end at 4:00 p.m.
