This author has not written his bio yet.
But we are proud to say that Dia DuVernet contributed 160 entries already.
On Christmas Day, my son and his girlfriend shared the news they are engaged to be married. My future daughter-in-law, Aliaksandra, is a photographer, and she enjoyed spending time over the holidays looking at our family photos going back to the 1800s. We also perused a DuVernet Family History that traces my father’s family to […]
The day my son was born was miraculous. My wedding day was glorious. And, New Year’s Day 2024 rounds out the list of my top three best days ever. It started with Joann Fuller, our Hill’s Pet Nutrition Rose Parade float sponsor, arriving at my home at 5:30 am. Thanks to a special parking pass, […]
The final countdown to the 135th Rose Parade is here! On Monday, Jan. 1, Pasadena Humane’s 55-ft float, “Feed the Love,” sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, will be cruising down Colorado Blvd to the joy of millions of viewers throughout the world. Our float aims to raise awareness about the importance of ending pet homelessness. […]
When I think of all the animals in the shelter this time of year, I hear Perry Como pining the words “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” This year, I also have a new tune in my head, “Feed the Love,” written by Los Angeles College of Music student, Ella Beyer. A […]
Flu and cold season is upon us this year — and our canine companions aren’t exempt. You may have seen recent reports about a respiratory disease that is infecting dogs in parts of the United States. I asked our Chief Veterinarian and Animal Care Officer, Dr. Maria Pyrdek, to write a guest column this week […]
Recently, I had the privilege of working alongside dozens of Pasadena Humane volunteers as we began the “dry” decorating of our 2024 Rose Parade float, “Feed the Love,” sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Who knew that white fur could be made of grains of rice? Or that shades of brown could be achieved through lentils, […]
In this season of gratitude and giving, I’m incredibly thankful for the caring and compassionate staff, volunteers, and donors at Pasadena Humane. Together, we work tirelessly to make our community a better place for animals and the people who love them. Over the last few years, we’ve built a solid organizational culture based on core […]
I was sad to hear of the recent death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever. As you may remember from my column back in May, Bobi celebrated his 31st birthday in his rural hometown in Portugal a few months ago. Veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker announced his death, writing that “despite outliving every dog in history, […]
You may be surprised to learn that I don’t write the headlines for my column. Unfortunately, the headline last week was inaccurate. It stated that Pasadena Humane will have our first float in the Rose Parade in 2024. The editors have issued a correction. With respect to all past stewards of Pasadena Humane, I want […]
The Rose Parade has been one of my favorite holiday traditions since I was old enough to remember. I loved getting up on New Year’s morning and turning on the TV to see the beautifully decorated floats. My mother was a real fan, too. We would ooh, aah, and squeal over the spectacular floral displays […]
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.
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.
Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Visiting Hours are paused until further notice. Thank you for understanding.
By Appointment: Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Walk-In: Daily, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Adoptions will resume on February 10. Please continue to check our website for updates.
