Nemesio “Memo” Arteaga serves as the Chief Humane Officer. He joined Pasadena Humane in December of 1996. He loves animals and has a strong personal commitment to serve people and the animals that co-exist in the community. Prior to joining Pasadena Humane he was a police officer with one of the largest police departments in California. His knowledge of the criminal court process, the civil court process, administrative procedures, and his law enforcement experience serve him well in ensuring that Pasadena Humane delivers the highest quality animal control service, which includes investigating reports of animal cruelty, animal abuse, animal neglect, enforcing municipal, county and state laws pertaining to animals, reuniting lost pets with their family, and rescuing animals from dangerous situations. He enjoys spending time with his wife, their four adult sons and their fur babies.