Donations to be tripled on Pasadena Humane’s May 10 ‘Day of Giving’ campaign
A few months ago, I wrote about a very special dog named Charlie. You may remember this 6-year-old boy who stole our hearts with his huge grin and goofball antics, […]
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day falls at time of year when pet adoptions are slow, need is great
/by Dia DuVernetWhile every day at Pasadena Humane could be considered “Adopt a Shelter Pet Day,” animal lovers officially celebrate this “holiday” on April 30. It’s a great reminder that shelters are […]
Opt for peaceful coexistence with wildlife for this year’s Earth Day
/by Dia DuVernetIf you live or work in Pasadena, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with Central Park, one of the oldest parks in the city. This 10-acre urban green space, located smack between […]
Animal shelters need and welcome help as they cope with ‘Kitten Season’ now through the fall
/by Dia DuVernetParsley, Mint and Sage were just a couple of days old when they were found in Altadena. Their tiny eyes and ears were still closed, and their umbilical cords attached. […]
It’s no myth, pet cats need yearly veterinary checkups to ensure a healthy long life
/by Dia DuVernetThroughout my life, I’ve heard my share of cat myths. You know the ones. Cats always land on their feet. Cats have nine lives. Cats are nocturnal. Most myths are […]
Pet food ‘safety net’ at Pasadena Humane helps pets stay with their families when income crisis occurs
/by Dia DuVernetOne of the most impactful exercises in my social work training during the early nineties was a mini simulation of what it is like to live in poverty. Participants in […]
Family pets deserve compassion in times of war, natural disasters
/by Dia DuVernetThe war in Ukraine has touched close to home for me. Irina Khoranova, our payroll administrative associate at Pasadena Humane, is from Russia. She moved to Pasadena to be close […]
Microchipping a pet is a loving necessity for reuniting quickly with family when lost from home
/by Dia DuVernetMy sister Laura remembers the date, Dec. 14, 1971, the day that Deke died. We were supposed to decorate the Christmas tree that night. Instead, Mama and Laura found […]
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians in short supply as pet care needs increase amid pandemic time
/by Dia DuVernetWe are about to have a huge gap that will be hard to fill at Pasadena Humane. Later this month, our Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Matthew Toscano, his wife and two […]
It’s no act, the ability to show empathy and love is the true power of dogs
/by Dia DuVernetThe Oscar nominations are in, which means most evenings, my dog Sueshi and I are snuggled on the couch, my husband Pierce is settled into his comfy chair, and we […]
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.
