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As president and CEO of Pasadena Humane, I’m often asked, “What’s the most unique animal you’ve ever had at the shelter?” My answer is always the same — an alligator. The Los Angeles Times recently ran a feature on Reggie, “L.A.’s celebrity alligator.” The story made casual reference to Reggie’s female companion, Tina, who I […]
Our country has once again seen the tragic and senseless loss of young lives due to a fatal mass shooting at an elementary school. This tragedy occurred on the heels of another mass shooting, provoked by race-based hate, in which ten people went grocery shopping and did not make it out alive. These incidents have […]
My best friend Sueshi can attract a lot of attention. She’s super friendly, very cute with an adorable underbite, and she loves meeting new two-legged and four-legged friends. I’m often asked, “What breed is she?” My reply is always the same — “Fluffy White Dog.” This is usually met with laughter, followed by, “No, really, […]
When my little dog Sueshi and I walk in our Pasadena neighborhood in the San Rafael Hills, we often encounter coyotes. Sueshi loves every person and every animal she meets, so she wants to approach them to make friends. One time, tail wagging, she led me within a few feet of a coyote on someone’s […]
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, despite the intense pain he was experiencing. Charlie came into our care back in January of this year. A good Samaritan found him roaming the […]
While 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 full of amazing pets of all shapes, sizes and temperaments waiting to go home with a new family. When you adopt, you save the life […]
If 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 Old Town Pasadena and Pasadena Humane, has long been part of the history of partnership between our nonprofit organization and the beautiful city that is […]
Parsley, 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. No mother cat was in sight and, sadly, one of their siblings had already perished. A well-meaning community member rushed the three kittens to our […]
Throughout 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 harmless, but there is one myth that is cause for concern: that pet cats don’t need regular veterinary checkups. Now, if your cat is anything […]
One 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 the training were given a “paycheck” equivalent to a month of full-time earnings at minimum wage. Our task was to plan a monthly budget. At […]
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