Pets of the Week

This week, we introduce you to four pets up for adoption now at the Pasadena Humane Society. See a friendly face you want to bring home? Call (626) 792-7151 with the ID number.

Maddie (A367089) is an energetic 11-month-old, spayed female pup. She is an affectionate young girl who enjoys being held. She enjoys going on walks and takes treats gently. Her adoption fee is $125, including the spay surgery, microchip and a set of vaccines.

Tony (A379027) is a very affectionate 6-month-old, unaltered male kitten. This friendly young guy loves affectionate and belly rubs. He has a relaxed overall demeanor, but is very playful with toys. Tony’s adoption fee is $70, including the neuter surgery, microchip and a set of vaccines.

Luka (A376938) is a young, spayed female rabbit. She is a social gal who enjoys nose and ear rubs. Young Luka regularly uses her litter pan. During our Hop into Summer Rabbit Adoption Event, her adoption fee is only $15. That includes the spay surgery and a microchip.

For the Extra Love Category

Cosmo (A379257) is a 10-year-old, neutered male German shepherd. This senior gentleman is a sweet guy looking for a retirement home. He takes treats gently and is easy to leash. Like many senior large breed dogs, Cosmo is suffering from some arthritis in his hind legs and back. Cosmo’s adoption fee is $125 and includes the neuter surgery, microchip and set of vaccines. He also qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors program, where the adoption fee for adopters 60 and over who adopt pets 5 years and over is waived

Our friends in Pasadena Humane Society have some tips in animal adoption:

Adopting an animal may be more involved than you realize, they warn. Keep in mind that everything they do is aimed at getting the best permanent home possible for the animals and that everyone who comes to the Pasadena Humane Society to adopt an animal goes through the same process.

You must apply in person, be at least 18 years old and have a current photo ID.

The process takes a minimum of 30-45 minutes. Here is what will happen:

You can take a walk through the animal areas and write down the ID number or “A” number on the kennel card of any animal that interests you. Bring this list to the adoption office.

Then complete the application for adoption. (You do this before visiting with any of the animals in order to minimize stress for the animals.)

Next, a member of the adoptions staff will meet with you and ask questions about your experience, and discuss the information we have about your potential pet. You can ask questions, too, about spay/neuter, training classes, or anything else you can think of.

You may be asked to obtain your landlord’s approval for the adoption. This policy helps us reduce the number of animals that are returned to us.

After you have spoken with an adoptions staff member, you will visit with your potential pet. Eventually, we ask that all members of your family meet the animal, too. If you are adopting a dog and have another dog, we want them to get along well, so we arrange a time for you to bring in your pet for a visit.

When your new pet is ready to go home with you, you will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. The fee helps to cover the cost of surgery, vaccines and daily care that your pet received.

For more information and inquiries, call: (626) 792-7151 or email: adoptions@pasadenahumane.org