Now is a kindhearted time to foster or adopt a best ‘furry’ friend
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 […]
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Keeping pets safe at the holidays: 5 things to know
/by Dia DuVernetIn 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
/by Dia DuVernetMost 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
/by Dia DuVernetSadly, 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
/by Dia DuVernetMy 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
/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 […]
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).
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 December 24, December 25 and December 31.
We will be open for walk-in adoption hours on January 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
