Kids for Animals
All on campus kid’s programming is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. Kids for Animals Online is now available with weekly activities, live webinars and more. Below is a list of children’s programming we hope to offer once it is safe to do so. Please check back for updates.
Questions? Email kids@pasadenahumane.org.
Parent & Me (Ages 3 to 5)
Welcome to Parent & Me: Pet Playtime at Pasadena Humane. This interactive experience is designed for young children ages 3 to 5 and their parents to learn more about animals in a safe environment. Each four-week session includes stories, songs, art, and small shelter animal interaction geared towards Pasadena Humane’s mission of compassion and care for all animals. Parent & Me: Pet Playtime is a great way to introduce your child to appropriate pet care and handling.
Barks & Books (Ages 5 to 12)
Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to read with our volunteer companion animal teams to boost confidence and learn about respectful, humane treatment for all animals. Not only does this make reading fun, it also builds a child’s confidence in reading aloud.
Barks and Books is currently available at a variety of libraries in our service cities. No reservation necessary, but please contact the library for details. View the calendar to see where we will be next in your community.
Scout Sunday (Ages 5 to 11)
This program offers scouts the opportunity to earn a Pasadena Humane patch by participating in education, enrichment and service. During this 90-minute program, scouts will learn about animal body language as well as safe and respectful ways to interact with animals. Scouts will then 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 15 scouts with 2 adult chaperons.
Kids for Animals Club (Ages 7 to 11)
The Kids for Animals (KFA) Club offers kids ages 7 to 11 a unique after-school opportunity to experience the Pasadena Humane shelter. Each KFA Club session includes eight weekly meetings that incorporate engaging humane education topics, supervised animal interaction, and crafts or games geared towards animals. KFA Club Members may also participate in special on and offsite Pasadena Humane events and other kid-related activities.
Animal Adventurers (Ages 8 to 12)
Is your child ready to become an Animal Adventurer? These workshops offer kids ages 8 to 12 the unique opportunity to learn real-life skills in the fields of dog, cat, or critter care. During this 90-minute workshop, kids will learn about the many jobs involved in running a shelter including animal behavior, husbandry, enrichment, and medical care. This workshop includes presentations by the Pasadena Humane Society’s expert staff and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter! Become an Animal Adventurer to learn about careers in animal care.
Summer Critter Camp (Ages 9 to 12)
Critter Camp is a two-week program for animal lovers 9 to 12 years old. Critter Camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.
Critter Camp: Media Mutts is for the little actors and directors in your life. Children will discuss, write, and develop animal-themed content with a small production team. The goal? To get hands on with animals and create a short film that informs the community about animal behavior, enrichment, health, and conservation! Campers will also learn about pet adoption, co-existing with wildlife, and careers with animals. On the last day of camp, parents and family are invited to our film preview party!
Critter Camp: Junior Vets is ideal for kids interested in animal science. Campers will learn basic animal anatomy, behaviors, wellness, and conservation skills while getting hands-on with animals. Campers will also learn about pet adoption, co-existing with wildlife, and careers with animals. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate their completion of camp with a Junior Vet white coat ceremony!
Kids for Animals Academy (Ages 12-14)
Pasadena Humane Academy provides participants ages 12 to 14 the opportunity to learn more about the real-life skills required to operate and work in an animal shelter. Each Academy session includes eight weekly meetings with lectures, hands-on labs, and projects where participants will gain a better understanding of shelter work and the animal welfare field. Participants will be able to help in the kennels, interview staff, tour the pet medical clinics, assist with tours, and learn about animal behavior and care all while earning volunteer hours. Pasadena Humane Academy promotes compassion and care for all animals, while encouraging tolerance, confidence, and adaptability among participants.
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Animal Shelter Hours
11:00 am to 6:00 p.m. 7 Days a week
*Animal Shelter services are available by appointment only.
Shelter Shop
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Shelter Shop is open for walk-in customers.
Contact
Address:
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone:
626.792.7151
Fax:
626.792.3810
Email:
hello@pasadenahumane.org
