Entries by Pasadena Humane

Meet Sharpie (aka Sharpella the Relentless)

I found Sharpie by accident, and ended up falling in love. She was only six months old, at a kitten adoption event, and I was already a cat owner who was not searching for any more pets. I was worried that Sharpie wouldn’t get along well with my other animals, but I couldn’t have been […]

Meet Kitchen “Kitchi” Knife

We adopted Kitchi towards the end of October with her original name having been Andromeda. She was shy and a little skittish at first but took to us well during the appointment and won my heart. She adapted very well and very quickly to her new home and it is so sweet to see. Nightly […]

Meet Kallie

This is Kallie, who we adopted on October 7, 2023. She is a great kitten and has stolen our hearts. She loves to play with our cat, Kitty (also adopted from Pasadena Humane in 2020) and is a welcome new part of our family.

Art Show to Benefit Local Animals

PASADENA, Calif. (October 23, 2023) – – Pasadena Humane is having an art gallery reception for the Animal Stories Art Show on Friday November 10th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will feature animal-themed artwork created by students in Pasadena Humane’s Kids of Animals and Academy programs, as well as Pasadena Humane staff […]

Rose Court Visits Pasadena Humane

The 2024 Rose Court spent some quality time with the adoptable animals at Pasadena Humane on Saturday as part of their day of service. The Court made snuffle mats for the dogs’ enrichment. They also got to meet some dogs, provide catnip bubble enrichment for the cats and meet some adorable critters!

Halloween Safety Tips for Pets (and Wildlife)

Ghost, goblins and ghouls are the only spooky things you should have to encounter on Halloween – not a pet safety emergency. Keep these tips in mind to make sure your four-legged family members (and neighborhood wildlife) stay safe during your Halloween festivities.  Costumes  Not all animals want to wear Halloween costumes. Only dress your […]

Rehabilitated Wildlife- Letting Them Go

Pasadena Humane is one of only two animal shelters in Southern California licensed to rehabilitate wildlife. Any resident of our 11 services areas can get assistance and resources from the Wildlife Department- and that help is just a text away! During operational hours, texts to the wildlife helpline 626.344.1129 are answered within minutes. People who […]

Pasadena Humane Awarded Employer of the Year from Civitan

PASADENA, Calif. (October 13, 2023) – – Pasadena Humane was honored with the Employer of the Year Award from the Civitan Club at a reception at Ability First’s Lawrence L. Frank Center in Pasadena last evening. Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo also awarded the shelter with a certificate of recognition.  The Civitan award acknowledges Pasadena Humane […]

Pasadena Humane and Hill’s Pet Nutrition to Celebrate Special Relationship Between Pets and People with “Feed The Love” Float in 2024 Rose Parade® 

   PASADENA, Calif. and TOPEKA, Kan. (October 12, 2023) – Pasadena Humane and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are joining forces to raise awareness about the importance of ending pet homelessness with a float in the 2024 Rose Parade® on New Year’s Day in Pasadena.   “Feed the Love” is a 55-ft float that celebrates the relationship between […]