Pasadena Humane

This Independence Day, Pasadena Humane is inviting animal lovers to make a difference in the lives of shelter pets through a special Fourth of July Foster Sleepover program. Made possible by the generous support of the Trisha & Heidi Muse Hug Fund, this festive short-term fostering opportunity gives large dogs a chance to spend the holiday weekend in a home environment.&n...

Eight-week old calico kitten Brandy survived a harrowing experience when she hitched a ride inside the front grille of a car that traveled all the way from Compton to the Glendale Galleria—nearly 25 miles—with her inside.

Upon arrival in Glendale, the driver of the car investigated noises that were coming from the front of the car, and was stunned to reali...

Marlene (A-159) is a bright, bubbly pup who’s always ready to share her love with you! She’s full of joyful energy, loves being part of the action, and will happily be your sidekick for adventures, playtime, or just soaking up affection. Marlene prefers to keep all that love and attention to herself, so she’d thrive as the only pet in the home....

Meet Achoo (A-144)! This 4-year-old shepherd mix is the perfect mix of playful and mellow. She’s happy to curl up next to you on the couch (or climb right into your lap!) and will greet you with excited wiggles, jumps and plenty of affection. Achoo can be a little shy with new people and prefers slow, calm introductions, so she’d do best in a q...

At Pasadena Humane, our shelter medicine team is no stranger to trauma. Much like with human emergency medicine, they urgently treat animal patients with a variety of life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

In March, a two-month-old puppy—later named Peanut—arrived in our Animal ICU suffering from severe injuries. The stray puppy’s entire nose w...