Pasadena Humane Society Prepares for Busy New Year’s Weekend

The New Year is one of the busiest times for animal shelters around the country. Loud noises, fireworks, and even gunshots cause frightened pets to run away in search of safe shelter. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is asking pet owners to keep their pets safe this holiday.

Here are some pet safety tips:

Identification: Current identification is your pet’s best ticket home. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with current ID tag and dog license and get your pet microchipped.

Noise: Fireworks, banging pots and pans and loud screams are all common ways to ring in the New Year. If your pet is sensitive to sounds, try playing calming music, essential oils, or pick up a Thundershirt at the PHS Shelter Shop.

Indoors: The safest place for your pets on New Year’s Eve is inside your home. Dogs and cats scared by loud noise are more likely to run away.

Party Animal: Are you throwing a New Year’s Eve party this year? Keep your pets in mind by creating a “pet zone” away from the human revelry. Choose a quiet space in your home with your pet’s favorite toys and treats and try playing soft music to help ease nerves. If you can’t lock the door, remind guests not to enter with sign on the door.

Food and Drink: It’s always best to stick to pet food as any change in your pet’s diet can cause tummy trouble. Never give your pet alcohol! Have a veterinarian on speed dial in the event your pet gets into some party snacks.

PHS animal control officers will be on the lookout for lost and scared pets throughout the extended holiday. If your pet does get lost, please visit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA daily and fill out a lost report in our office. We also recommend you regularly visit pasadenahumane.org to view all animals currently housed at the shelter. The online list is updated hourly.

The Pasadena Humane Society will close on New Year’s Eve at 3:00 p.m. and reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m. Animal control officers will be available around the clock for animal-related emergencies. Please call (626) 792-7151 for assistance.

Have a safe and happy New Year!

About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an open door, community-funded center, which provides all animals a place where they receive a safe haven, care and respect. The organization provides essential animal welfare and control services throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. For more information, visit www.pasadenahumane.org.