Spring is the season of recent beginnings. At Pasadena Humane, that’s one thing we all know loads about. In reality, you can say we’re within the business of contemporary begins.
Core to our mission is discovering adopters for homeless pets. And, it’s one thing we do very effectively. In 2023, our wonderful adoptions group placed 3,528 pets into loving properties.
This 12 months we anticipate needing to seek out adopters for much more animals, given the development we’re seeing of extra animals coming into the shelter.
So, simply in time for the beginning of our busy season, we have now modified our adoption course of to cater to adopters who wish to plan forward, in addition to those that desire to be extra spontaneous in adopting their new finest good friend.
We provide adoption appointments within the morning (simply scheduled on-line) for a devoted time to satisfy with an adoption counselor. Also, we provide walk-in hours within the afternoons from 2-5 p.m. day by day. Walk-ins be part of a wait checklist to satisfy with the following available counselor.
While we have now just a few puppies and kittens trickling in, many of the animals in our shelter proper now are adults. Adopting an grownup canine is a superb selection for anybody on the lookout for a companion.
Adult dogs are already absolutely grown, so there isn’t any guessing how large your pup will develop as much as be. They usually tend to have had some coaching and be housebroken, and they are often calmer than puppies.
Here are just a few of the great grownup dogs which might be at present on the lookout for a brand new starting
- Rhino (513484) is a fun-loving and affectionate young grownup. This 1-year-old light large adores folks. After having fun with a play session, Rhino is able to calm down by your aspect. He just lately had an important day trip of the shelter at a pop-up adoption occasion, assembly tons of recent folks, absorbing consideration from youngsters and getting stomach rubs.
- Sweet and delicate Yami (A513595) is a 5-year-old German shepherd able to steal your coronary heart. A great Samaritan discovered this poor boy working free on the road in Monrovia and known as our animal management for assist. Yami was affected by horrible infections in each ears, and he had an open wound close to his mouth. Since he’s been in our care, Yami is on the mend. He’s a pleasant boy who relishes getting pets and displaying off his “sit” and “paw” instructions.
- Max (A512840) has a 1000-megawatt smile! This good-looking man is ninety kilos of LOVE. He is able to heat up your sofa or your lap. We suppose that Max is a ridgeback combine, and he’s roughly 8 years old. Max just lately had a sleepover with one among our foster households and was an excellent houseguest. He is house-trained and has wonderful inside manners. He can also be very treat-motivated and has mastered a number of coaching cues. This man may need to be the one canine in your life, however he’s obtained the center of ten dogs rolled into one.
Many grownup dogs are available for a 10-day adoption trial in your home.
In addition, we’re celebrating the arrival of spring this 12 months with our “Love is Blooming” adoption promotion. Now via April 14, we’re considerably decreasing the adoption charge for all grownup dogs (6 months and older) to only $25, a financial savings of $125.
All dogs adopted from Pasadena Humane are spayed/neutered, updated on vaccines and microchipped. Adopters obtain a reduction on their first buy in our Shelter Shop and a voucher for VCA Animal Hospitals.
To study extra about adopting a pet, go to pasadenahumane.org/adopt
Dia DuVernet is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane.
