Pasadena Humane

12/04/2024

Who else spotted the Pasadena Humane and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Rose Parade float cruising down the street last night? Artistic Entertainment Services transported our float to their float barn in Pasadena, where it will be lovingly decorated and brought to life with seeds, nuts, legumes, and flowers. We're so excited to see all the adorable animals "blossom" in the next few weeks!

12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday, you can 5x your impact for animals like Moto, who came to Pasadena Humane bruised and broken, desperately needing medical care. Moto had been abandoned with a massive tumor, leaving him all alone and in pain.

Today, your gift will be SUPER MATCHED for animals like Moto, thanks to Mary Louise Johnson. Every gift made today will be 5x matched up to $100,000 for Giving Tuesday.

Moto received the care that he so desperately needed. It is because of animal lovers like you that we are able to provide care and support to those who need it most this holiday season.

Please give now at https://give.pasadenahumane.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2024/c631650

12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday! Your gift will go 5x as far for animals like Moto. This is out BIGGEST matching gift opportunity of the year!

When Moto arrived at Pasadena Humane, he was scared and in pain. He had been found abandoned in a dog park.

Once he was brought to safety at Pasadena Humane, we quickly realized something was wrong. Moto was having trouble walking due to a 4-pound tumor on his hind leg. An x-ray found that the mass had extended into his muscle causing damage to the nerves and making walking difficult and painful for him. Our veterinary team wasted no time in prepping Moto for surgery, where we were able to skillfully remove the tumor.

Moto's surgery was a success, but unfortunately, the damage to his nerves caused by the tumor was irreversible. He was unable to lift his leg into a normal position when walking, resulting in painful sores on his foot from dragging it along. Our team fitted Moto with a special boot, allowing him to place his foot properly and walk without pain. Before long, he was moving and playing happily, giving love to our staff members as they cheered him on.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift will go 5x as far for animals like Moto, who come to Pasadena Humane in need of extra care. Thanks to a generous gift from Mary Louise Johnson, all gifts will be SUPER MATCHED up to $100,000 until Tuesday, December 3!

That means every $1 donated becomes $5 for animals in need.

But please hurry, this generous offer will only last until midnight tonight. It is because of your commitment to the animals that we are able to provide animals like Moto with the love and care that they need this holiday season.

Give now at https://give.pasadenahumane.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2024/c631650

12/02/2024

Make 5x the Impact for Giving Tuesday! Your gift today will go 5x as far for the animals. Thanks to our wonderful donor, Mary Louise Johnson, every donation made through tomorrow will be SUPER matched up to $100,000!

With your support, we can continue to provide lifesaving medical care to animals like Moto, who came to Pasadena Humane in need of emergency medical care. His hind leg had a 4-pound tumor, causing him critical nerve damage and leaving him in pain and unable to walk.

Moto got the surgery that he needed to remove the mass, but unfortunately, the damage to his nerves caused by the tumor was irreversible. Moto was unable to lift his leg into a normal position when walking, resulting in painful sores on his feet from dragging it along. Our team fitted Moto with a special boot, allowing him to place his foot properly and walk without pain.

We watched as he was able to walk normally and play like he deserved. It is because of your commitment that we are able to provide animals like Moto with the care and support that they need to transform into happy, healthy pets.

Please give today, as this generous matching gift offer only lasts until midnight tomorrow! Donate now at https://give.pasadenahumane.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2024/c631650

12/01/2024

Ready to meet another animal represented on the Pasadena Humane and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Rose Parade float? You might recognize this next one...

Snoozing on the armchair at the rear of the float is Lua. On January 1, 2024, Lua proudly rode on the Pasadena Humane/Hills Pet Nutrition Rose Parade float “Feed the Love”. Lua was the perfect representation of many of the “longer stay” shelter dogs at Pasadena Humane and other shelters around the country over the past year. Lua is a well-mannered, middle-aged, large breed dog, who was likely overlooked due to her breed, age, and size. Shortly after appearing in the Rose Parade in 2024, her foster mom realized she couldn’t live without this sweet girl and made Lua’s Best Day Ever when she officially adopted her.

11/30/2024

Spread some holiday cheer at Pasadena Humane by donating a treat to a shelter dog or cat through our Shelter Shop. These yummy treats will help to make the season brighter for the animals in our care. Plus, when you donate items through our Shelter Shop, all proceeds go back to pets in need!

Give now at https://pasadenahumane.square.site/shop/holiday-wishlist/ORIOTFZTKYJYACBEEGSQYSHZ

11/30/2024

As the decorating continues on our "Welcome Home" Rose Parade float - in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the second consecutive year! - we'd like to introduce you to another one of the animals represented in our float's design: Indy!

Look for Indy, the white cat, at the front door. Indy was found with his five siblings as a tiny kitten and brought to Pasadena Humane. He was lethargic and not eating; it turned out that he was suffering from panleukopenia, a highly contagious virus that is often fatal for young kittens. Thanks to the supportive care provided by the veterinary team at Pasadena Humane, he pulled through.

As his condition improved, his foster mom realized that she had fallen in love with this little one and couldn’t let him go. Indy’s Best Day Ever was when his foster mom became his permanent Mom!

11/29/2024

5x Your Impact for Giving Tuesday!

Moto arrived at Pasadena Humane after being found abandoned in a dog park. He had been left there all alone, scared and in pain.

Upon his examination, our veterinarians immediately knew something was wrong. Moto was having trouble walking due to a 4-pound tumor on his hind leg. An x-ray found that the mass had extended into his muscle causing damage to the nerves and making walking difficult and painful for him. Our veterinary team wasted no time in prepping Moto for surgery, where we were able to skillfully remove the tumor.

Moto's surgery was a success, but unfortunately, the damage to his nerves caused by the tumor was irreversible. Moto was unable to lift his leg into a normal position when walking, resulting in painful sores on his feet from dragging it along. Our team fitted Moto with a special boot, allowing him to place his foot properly and walk without pain. Before long, he was walking and playing happily, giving love to our staff members as they cheered him on.

This Giving Tuesday weekend, you can 5x your impact for animals like Moto. Thanks to our generous donor, Mary Louise Johnson, all gifts will be SUPER MATCHED up to $100,000 until Tuesday, December 3!
That means every $1 donated becomes $5 for animals in need!

It is because of your commitment that we are able to provide animals like Moto with the care and support that they need to transform into happy, healthy pets.

5x your impact at https://give.pasadenahumane.org/campaign/giving-tuesday-2024/c631650

11/28/2024

Ready to adopt your new family member? We have two pop-up dog adoption events out in the community this weekend:

On Saturday, November 30, our Wiggle Waggle Waggin' will be bringing adoptable dogs to the Sierra Madre Winter Festival (1 N. Baldwin Ave.) from 12 to 3 p.m.

And on Sunday, December 1, the Waggin' will be at the PCC Flea Market at Pasadena City College from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with more adorable pups.

Come and meet these cuties and maybe even take one home! ❤️

Please note, specific dogs at these events are subject to change.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Butterball, who is looking very autumnal and color-coordinated with his orange accessories. Good job, Butterball!

11/27/2024

From all of us here at Pasadena Humane, we want to say thank you for your commitment to animals in need. It is thanks to your support that we are able to continue our lifesaving work. We couldn't do it without you!

We're so grateful for your love and kindness. Wishing you a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

11/26/2024

UPDATE: No one came forward to claim Biscuit. After his stray hold was up, he was adopted into a wonderful home!

A kind person called Pasadena Humane on Sunday to report a stray dog (A518379) near Lincoln Ave. and W. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena - but before we could get there, the dog jumped into her car, and she brought him right to the shelter. We estimate that he is around three years old, and although his coat is dirty from being outside for an unknown period of time, he appears healthy. He is not microchipped and had no visible ID, so we need your help to spread the word so we can get this little guy back home.

If you believe this is your missing dog, please call us at 626.792.7151 ext. 997.

11/25/2024

We are so excited to be teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the second consecutive year to raise awareness about pet adoption with our "Welcome Home" float in the 136th Rose Parade® presented by Honda! Did you know that the design of every animal on our float was inspired by a real dog or cat adopted from Pasadena Humane? Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing you to these special animals and their inspiring stories.

Waiting to meet you at the front door is three-year-old Siberian Husky Drake. He was one of many huskies at Pasadena Humane, and emblematic of shelters across the country. Huskies can be very energetic and prone to mischief, and that was especially true of Drake. He was passed over time and again for smaller dogs, younger dogs, dogs that didn’t shed, countless other reasons. He spent over 250 days in our care before finally his Best Day Ever came along. A family with two other dogs met Drake and decided to give him a chance. Drake (now named Rocky) now plays all day with his “brother”, an Australian Shepherd named Freddie, and his family calls him “an angel”.

Stay tuned to our social media to learn about the rest of our float muses leading up to the parade!

11/24/2024

Seven-year-old Pear is as sweet as the fruit that shares his name. Although he may seem shy at first, he's a huge fan of sweet-talking (and squeezy treats) and will quickly emerge from his cozy den to get head scratches (and the aforementioned treats). You and Pear might make quite the... pair!

Pear and all other cats and dogs five years or older can be adopted for FREE during Adopt a Senior Pet Month all November long!

11/23/2024

Look at these happy adopters with their new family members! Congratulations to all!

11/22/2024

Fostering a pet from your local shelter is one of the most impactful things you can do to help a homeless animal. At Pasadena Humane, our greatest need at this time is for foster volunteers for large breed dogs.

Dia DuVernet is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane, said fostering a pet from your local shelter is one of the most impactful things you can do to help a homeless animal.

11/22/2024

TOMORROW! Join us at a pop-up dog adoption event in Pasadena!

Our Wiggle Waggle Waggin' will be bringing some adorable pups to the Paseo (300 E. Colorado Blvd.) on Saturday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on by and meet your new best friend!

And because we are still in Adopt a Senior Pet Month, all dogs five and older at this pop-up event are free to adopt.

Please note, specific dogs at the event are subject to change.

11/21/2024

Some say it's hard to photograph animals with black fur, but Natalie is ready to prove them all wrong! This beautiful gal has hints of chocolate coloring in her fur, which is the kind of dimension that people pay good money for at the salon. Also, since black goes with everything, she's not opposed to having a whole wardrobe full of different-colored collars so she can color coordinate with you!

Natalie is one year old and is super wiggly and adorable. She's wiggled on walks, wiggled in our adoptions office, and wiggled out in the play yard. She's ready to wiggle her way into your heart, too!