Adoption Promotions
Seniors for Seniors
Our Seniors for Seniors program enables people age 60 and up to adopt pets age 5 and up free of charge, thanks to the generous support of the Pets for the Elderly Foundation.
Of course, most pets at age 5 (like most humans at age 60!) are hardly over the hill; on the contrary, they’re just hitting their stride, and the Seniors for Seniors program—besides offering financial assistance to our more experienced adopters—gives an extra boost to the terrific middle-aged cats and dogs, who are sometimes overlooked by shelter visitors.
Pets for Vets
We offer fee-waived adoptions and vaccines for all active duty and retired military personnel. Adopters must show military ID at time of adoption to qualify.
Workshops & Webinars
Our workshops and webinars for animal lovers and pet owners give you the chance to strengthen your bond with your pet and understand peaceful coexistence with wildlife while learning valuable new skills! Dates, times and cost vary.
Workshops
Kids For Animals Club
Kids For Animals Club at Pasadena Humane offers kids ages 7 to 11 an enriching after-school opportunity to experience the Pasadena Humane shelter. Kids For Animals Club will meet once a week for six weeks– every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each week, students will explore a different topic that may include: careers in animal welfare, veterinary health topics, community action toward the betterment of shelter animals, art-specific curriculum that promotes compassion and care for all animals, wildlife appreciation, animal-themed crafts or games, and supervised animal interaction when appropriate.
At the end of each session, the students will have a celebratory event to reflect on what they have learned. Pasadena Humane Kids for Animals promotes compassion and care for all animals while encouraging participants’ tolerance, confidence, and adaptability.
*Please note that while we do our best to introduce children to safe and appropriate animals, this does not guarantee an animal experience every session.
Scholarships are available. Please apply here.
Register now for our session beginning April 25.
Academy at Pasadena Humane
Academy at Pasadena Humane offers kids ages 12 to 14 an enriching after-school opportunity to experience the Pasadena Humane shelter. Academy will meet once a week for six weeks– every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each week, students will explore a different topic that may include: careers in animal welfare, veterinary health, community action toward the betterment of shelter animals, the evolution of domesticated animals, art-specific curriculum that promotes compassion and care for all animals, wildlife appreciation, animal-themed crafts or games, and supervised animal interaction when appropriate.
At the end of each session, the students will have a celebratory event to reflect on what they have learned. Pasadena Humane Kids for Animals promotes compassion and care for all animals while encouraging participants’ tolerance, confidence, and adaptability.
*Please note that while we do our best to introduce children to safe and appropriate animals, this does not guarantee an animal experience every session.
Scholarships are available. Please apply here.
Register now for our session beginning April 26.
Circle Time
Join Pasadena Humane as we take you and your preschooler on a fun-filled animal adventure! This four-week in-person program includes animal-themed songs, music, and special furry friends. This is a great opportunity for children (ages 3-5) to share their thoughts, sing songs and socialize with other children, all the while gaining a better love and understanding of the animals around us!
Register now for our session beginning Thursday, April 6.
Pet CPR and Safety (For kids ages 7-12)
Does your child want to learn about animal safety? During this 75-minute workshop, kids will learn essential animal safety skills, practice pet CPR, and tour our shelter’s medical facilities.
This workshop is aimed for kids ages 7 to 12.
**This is a drop-off program.
Register now for our workshop on Thursday, April 13 from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Register now for our workshop on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Let’s Create Canine Cuisine! (For kids ages 7-12)
Calling all chefs! Do you love dogs and cooking? If the answer is yes, then this is the class for you. During this 75-minute class, students will cut, chop and mix their way to creating their dog food, sure to satisfy the pickiest of pups. After they have named and designed their dog food, students will take a mini tour of the shelter and see if their food is up to snuff!
This workshop is suitable for students 7 – 12 years old.
*Please note food used may include nut butters and protein.
Register now for our workshop on Thursday, April 27 from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Foster 101 (For kids ages 7-12)
Have you ever wanted to foster an animal from Pasadena Humane but are still determining how? Join Pasadena Humane as we speak with the Foster Team as they take you through the fostering process, how to get started and what to expect. Students will take a mini tour of the shelter to see where animals reside in their transitions from foster care to adoption.
Register now for our workshop on Thursday, May 25 from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Junior Vets Summer Camp
Join Pasadena Humane for our in-person Junior Vet Summer Camp as we explore a world of companion animals and urban wildlife. Students will learn about animal behavior, veterinary medicine and wildlife while meeting furry friends along the way. Junior Vet Summer Camp has offerings for two age groups and will be limited to 20 participants each session. Each child will receive their own supplies.
June 12-June 15 (mini camp for 12-14 year olds): SOLD OUT
June 19-June 29 (ages 7-11): SOLD OUT
July 10-July 20 (ages 12-14): $650. Register
July 24-August 3 (ages 7-11): SOLD OUT
Scout Programs
These in-person sessions offer scouts the opportunity to earn an exclusive Pasadena Humane patch by participating in education, enrichment and service. During this 75-minute program, scouts will learn about animal body language as well as safe and respectful ways to interact with animals. In-person Scouts will go on a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about pet care and how Pasadena Humane cares for the thousands of domestic and wild animals that come through its doors each year. Scouts will end their program by making a craft for the shelter animals they connected with while at the shelter.
Scout Sunday is geared towards scouts ages 5 to 11 (Daisies, Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts). Each date can accommodate one scout group of up to 20 scouts with 2 adult chaperons.
2023 Scout Programs: Register here.
Tours
Pasadena Humane is more than a shelter; we are a resource for all animals in the community. Join us for a guided tour to learn more about how we help animals in need. During this hour-long tour, you’ll hear about our history, programs, and services while viewing adorable dogs, cats and critters looking for new homes. The tour will start at the Animal Resource Center. We’ll then travel through the Neely Cat Center and dog kennels learning more about the animals in our care. The tour will end at the Shelter Shop.
Tours are appropriate for all ages and limited to 15 guests.
Tours will be held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Please sign up here.
Community
Mobile Waggin’ Adoptions
The Wiggle Waggle Wagon (The Waggin’) is our 35-foot shelter on wheels that brings adoptable pets, services and information about Pasadena Humane to the community. The Waggin also serves as a satellite emergency command post in the field.
The Wiggle Waggle Wagon is made possible by generous donations from the Flora L. Thornton Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Petco Foundation and the Donald Slavik Family Foundation.
Email us at mobile@pasadenahumane.org to ask about a stop at your business or organization.
Check out the full Waggin’ schedule here.
Presentations
Age-appropriate presentations are available to schools, scouts, and other community groups. Presentations can be held onsite at Pasadena Humane or at any facility within our animal control service areas of Altadena, Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. You can choose from a variety of subjects including bite prevention, pet behavior, wildlife and animal-related issues. Please email outreach@pasadenahumane.org or call 626.792.7151 ext. 114 to request a presentation.
Please note, presentations are not available from June through August.
Tabling Events
The Pasadena Humane outreach team regularly attend fairs, festivals and conventions to bring information about our programs and services out to the community. Check out where we’ll be next.
To inquire about booking us for your next event, email outreach@pasadenahumane.org.
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