Dia DuVernet, Author at Pasadena Humane

About Dia DuVernet

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Entries by Dia DuVernet

You love your pet but when was the last time you made a plan for their health and safety?

June 15, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

This was a big week for me. I personally rescued two animals in one day. And I don’t mean I adopted two animals in one day (because my husband would […]

It’s not the dog’s years, it’s the love they give you that matters

June 2, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

My husband and I enjoyed a trip to Portugal last year. We thought it might be a nice place to retire someday. Turns out, it’s a great place for dogs […]

Taking the mystery out about why cats scratch

May 25, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

Our dear departed cat, Tubby, was “special,” bless his heart. We adopted him when he was a senior. I specifically asked to adopt the cat who had been in the […]

Shelter dogs love to be read to by children. Who knew?

May 19, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

I love animals and I love children. Almost nothing is better than animals and children together. That’s why I’m proud that humane education has been central to our work at […]

‘Be Kind to Animals Month’ in Pasadena gives hope to shelter pets

May 11, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

I love spring, and this spring is especially wonderful. For the first time, I am experiencing the rare statewide phenomenon of the “super bloom.” We moved to California in the […]

Excited as you are with new pet, they may be wary of new home

May 4, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

Have I mentioned that my son is spending the year in Poland with his girlfriend, where they have acquired two whippets? To make a long story short…it sounds like the […]

Pasadena offers much thanks to volunteers

April 27, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

Simply put, Pasadena Humane volunteers are the best! In all my years working in the nonprofit sector, I’ve never seen such a dedicated and compassionate group of people as […]

Unsung animal control officers, dispatchers lauded for their moxie and compassion

April 20, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

This week we are celebrating National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. I want to take this opportunity to recognize our hard-working and dedicated animal control officers and dispatchers. These […]

Pasadena Humane’s rules 101 when greeting a dog

April 14, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

Last Sunday, over 1,000 animal lovers participated in Pasadena Humane’s 25th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run. It was a beautiful sunshine-filled morning at Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl […]

Never a dull day for Pasadena Humane’s animal control officers

April 5, 2023/by Dia DuVernet

If you’ve called on Pasadena Humane for help with animal control issues in the past 20 years, there’s a good chance you’ve met Officer Greg Murphy. As a veteran animal […]