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Column: Halloween costumes for dogs or other pets are a treat or tricky

Halloween is creeping up fast! At Pasadena Humane, it signifies the return of our beloved and very competitive annual office decorating contest. We’re also excited about a new activity this year, Sunday’s Barks & Boos event at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Our inaugural spring collaboration with the Arboretum – Barks & Brews – was such […]

Your lifestyle is a key question during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. And, boy, do we have a lot of wonderful adoptable dogs at our shelter right now. There’s Princess Leia, a super sweet American bulldog mix found stray in San Marino. And one of my favorites, Lobo, an eager-to-please young shepherd mix who had a rough start in life […]

Column: Adoption deals, special events offered by Pasadena Humane

In the last week of September, our End of Summer Fiesta brought together our hard-working staff and volunteers for an afternoon of delicious food and fun to celebrate the end of our busiest season. We had a lot to applaud, as we saw a 14% increase in adoptions this summer compared to last summer, and […]

Column: Do you know why squirrels can climb down a tree head-first?

I’m excited for the return of the 2nd annual Wildlife Day at Pasadena Humane next weekend. More than 400 people of all ages attended this fun and educational event last year. We’ll have presentations by local wildlife experts. Kids activities will include face painting, crafts, and interactive science demonstrations. A vendor marketplace will feature artwork, […]

Column: Animal welfare gets a lifelong start at after-school lessons

As a working mom, I did a lot of searching for summer camps and after-school programs when my son James was younger. For all you parents, grandparents, and caretakers out there … please know that Pasadena Humane is an amazing resource for out-of-school time! Just this summer, more than 250 kids and teens attended summer […]

Column: Is it ever too late for training a dog?

This week, I’m going to ask you to do as I say, not as I have done. Please, train your pet! I’m embarrassed to admit that my 8-year-old pup, Sueshi, is not well-trained. She loves to bark loudly with her tail wagging when she sees canine or human friends. She often pulls on the leash, […]