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I remember the first time I saw my father cry. I was 13-years-old. Daddy was sitting cross-legged on our front porch holding Moses, who was dying. Moses, a husky German shepherd mix, had lived a long, loyal and much-loved life. It was his time to go, and he passed away peacefully in Daddy’s arms. After […]
If you spend a morning at the Del Mar dog beach, you will find it shocking that all dogs are descended from wolves. Our family’s recent vacation in San Diego gave me newfound appreciation for pooch variety. Of course, I see many different types of dogs at the shelter every day. But rarely do I […]
With our recent “hurriquake” in Southern California and the devastating fires in Maui, we have been reminded of the importance of having an emergency plan for both ourselves and our pets. But, even with emergency plans in place, some disasters — like Maui — happen so quickly without warning that tragic loss of life occurs. […]
While August is typically Pasadena’s hottest month, September is not far behind. September highs can top 100 degrees, and we can see days in the 90s well into October. So, if you thought we were almost done with the heat, think again. As much as we humans are looking forward to some relief from one […]
Many years ago, a tiny black kitten named Bruce beat the most extraordinary odds. The 4-week-old ball of fur was heard shrieking in pain under the hood of a car after the engine was started. Pasadena Humane animal control officers were dispatched, and the kitten — who barely weighed a pound — was brought to […]
OK, since everyone else seems to be writing about her, it’s time for me to jump on the Barbie bandwagon. First, I have to tell you I still have my childhood Barbie and Ken that came to me as hand-me-downs from my older sister, Susan. Apparently, Susan had the first ever Barbie…the long haired blonde […]
We adopted our dog Sueshi in March of 2016, just before she lost her baby teeth. So, we know she was just shy of 12 weeks. Although we don’t know her exact birthday, we celebrate in December. For older adopted dogs — unless there is a previous owner to provide information — determining the age […]
Hoarding cases are some of the most challenging situations we encounter at Pasadena Humane. Imagine entering a home with an overpowering smell of ammonia and seeing urine, feces and moldy pet food cans covering the floor. Then, imagine discovering dozens of suffering animals, with an owner who has no insight into the danger of the […]
Last month, we held our first Free Adoption Day of the summer. To say it was a huge success would be an understatement. In one day, 124 animals were adopted! I watched in amazement as 92 felines, 28 pups, and four critters, departed the shelter for their new homes. It was cause for celebration for […]
One of the first things I learned when I moved to Pasadena from Virginia is that I cannot leave my little dog Sueshi outside without me because — of course — we share our neighborhood with coyotes. Sueshi and I run into coyotes almost every day on our walks. As you might imagine, I’m an […]
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