Our ever popular class series, such as

Agility, Treibball, Basic Obedience, Tricks

and Reactive Rovers are taught by expert

technicians to help strengthen the bond

between pet owners and their four-legged

friends. Our newest additions, Wallflowers,

a basic obedience class for shy or fearful

dogs, Private Training and Nose Work offer

more options to canine companions of all

temperaments.

Classes are expanding off site, too! At

the end of January, select classes will be

taught at the Glendale Civic Auditorium.

Look for classes to return to the Arbore-

tum in Arcadia in the spring.

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

Starting the On the Right Paw The New Year welcomes a plethora of new classes, programs and seminars in the PHS Behavior Department. Want to learn the basics of cat and dog CPR? Enroll in our First Aid & CPR seminar with award-winning author and instructor Denise Fleck on February 7. Want to learn Nose Work techniques specifically for shelter dogs? Stop by our K9 Nose Work Shelter Dog Project Seminar on February 8 with NACSW® founding member Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA.

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I enjoy the beginning of the New Year.

That’s the time I reflect on the changes,

growth and missteps of the previous year

and look forward to the challenges and

plans for the future.

The opening of the Animal Care Center in

2014 was the fulfillment of a vision for a

more humane community for animals.

The public spay/neuter center, expanded

behavior and training center and Shelter

Shop have helped hundreds of animals, kept

pets in their homes and provided vaccina-

tions and spay/neuter surgeries.

In 2015, the Pasadena Humane Society will open the Neely Cat Center, the “cat

zone” within PHS. Some of the programs it will provide include a nursery for nurs-

ing kittens, a feral cat room, enrichment equipment and two community rooms.

The Neely Cat Center will incorporate the best ideas and technology for cats and

will directly result in saving lives.

We are working to continue our mission to provide care and compassion for all

animals and reach our goal of zero euthanasia of adoptable and placeable animals.

January and February are also the months to prepare for spring. Check your home

to make sure that wildlife cannot enter it (check crawl spaces, screening, chimneys

etc). Visit www.pasadenahumane.org/wildlife for tips.

If more exercise is one of your New Year’s resolutions, include your dog—it’s good

for both of you! If you walk on the trails, make sure you follow leash laws, have

enough water and dress comfortably. Our shop has a wide choice of leashes and

collars for you to choose from, as well as hiking kits that your dog can wear.

Cats need exercise too, so develop a routine that involves your cat. The Shelter

Shop carries plenty of toys to fascinate and exercise your cat.

Whatever your plans are for this New Year, if you care about animals PHS has

something for you. Check out the website to see what’s going on or just drop

by and visit.

Our staff and animals wish you a healthy and happy New Year.

LEADER OF THE PACK

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COMMUNITY HEROES

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Beverly Marksbury

Beverly Marksbury’s love of cats has

made a world of difference for the

animals of the Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA for over 20 years.

Beverly made the decision to support

our shelter after she adopted her first

cat, Wolfgang.

One day when Wolfgang was 16,

he got out and Beverly returned

to PHS to get a trap to catch him

before night fell. Unfortunately, PHS

had loaned out every trap so a Field

Services Officer offered to go to

her house and help catch Wolfgang.

Within five minutes of arriving at her

home, Wolfgang was safe in her arms

and a grateful Beverly was so thankful

she immediately sent in a donation as

a thank you for the officer’s help and

quick response.

Following Wolfgang’s safe return, she

became a monthly donor after read-

ing about the Constant Companion

program in Scoop. Being a Constant

Companion offers Beverly several

benefits. “I can easily donate with an

automatic monthly charge and keep

a good record of my donations for

tax purposes while most importantly,

helping the animals,” she said.

Besides an extensive 38-year-career

with the court system, Beverly is a

member of local community organi-

zations including the Tournament of

Roses Association, San Marino League

and Pasadena Showcase for the Arts;

although we think her soft spot for the

animals makes her even more special.

“I admire how PHS enriches the com-

munity by taking care of animals that

end up on the streets for a variety of

reasons and they do so with compas-

sion and care,” Beverly said about her

decision to support PHS. “The new

Animal Care Center has allowed for the

expansion of the services previously

provided to our community along with

the expanded 70 car parking garage

to make the shelter more accessible

to the public, along with a fabulous

shelter shop.”

Beverly Marksbury is our Community

Hero because she is a constant com-

panion to the animals, a dedicated

supporter and a current director of the

Pasadena Humane Society Board.

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In 2015, the Humane Education Department has some exciting

new programs and a speaker/workshop series designed to

respond to the interests and needs of our community.

PET CPR & FIRST AID Saturday, February 7, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Denise Fleck will conduct her very informative Pet First Aid & CPR class.

Her information could literally turn you into a life saver.

LIVING WITH WILDLIFE DURING DROUGHT Sunday, April 19, 3:00 pm

to 4:30 pm

Darlene Lopez PHS Wild Life Coordinator will provide information, tips and

tools for a humane coexistence with wildlife during one of the worst droughts

in history.

DOG MASSAGE WORKSHOP Sunday, May 3, 10 am to 12:00 pm

From reducing anxiety to increasing circulation there are great benefits from

massage for our canine companions. Carol Ann Heinis, Behavior & Training

Supervisor and an animal massage therapist will conduct this workshop.

JUST FOR CATS Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am to 11:30 pm

October is Adopt a Shelter Cat month. Our feline behavior technician will give

a presentation on cat body language, nail trimming and hygiene.

PHS SUMMER PROGRAM Ages 12-15; Tuesday, July 7 to Saturday, July 11

This program is an amazing opportunity for young people to experience all

aspects of running an excellent animal shelter like PHS. The curriculum is

designed to make each day a focus on a particular aspect of our facility,

programs and services including dog handling, animal rescue, working with

the media, and much more.

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM This new program will extend our education and

outreach capabilities as volunteer ambassadors present to schools and com-

munity groups, as well as giving tours and presentations on site. We want

to make sure that the communities we serve are aware of all of our programs

and services.

Visit www.pasadenahumane.org for more information or to register for upcoming events.

A Look Ahead

PET ED.

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HAPPY TAILS

Don’t Judge a Book By Its CoverGracie, a two-year-old cropped ear

pit bull, came to PHS in July last year

searching for a home. Little did she

know, she would become an all-time

favorite among staff and volunteers.

This calm, mild-mannered, even stoic,

pittie became an outstanding breed

ambassador. After a few sessions at

Shelter School, our enrichment pro-

gram for shelter dogs, Gracie dem-

onstrated her “sit,” “down” and “stay”

commands earning her a Blue Ribbon

for her good manners, as well as a

reduced adoption fee.

“She was the best dog ever,” said

Milena Warns, Special Events Co-

ordinator at PHS. “She would make

office visits and showed how playful

she was. She was intimidating when

people first saw her, but when they

interacted with her they saw how

sweet and loving she was.”

During her stay at PHS, Gracie at-

tended community events on the

Mobile Outreach Unit. She was very

playful with the other shelter dogs

and charmed everyone she met.

Then one day in November, Gracie

found her new home! After she left

the shelter, cheers rang through-

out the shelter over the PA system

chanting “Gracie has been adopted!”

PHS gives respect, a safe haven and

care to every animal that comes

through its open doors. Stigmas

and stereotypes surrounding pit

bulls do make it harder for them

to find homes, but Gracie’s story

shows to never judge a book by

its cover and to never give up. She

now enjoys playing in a large back-

yard and going for walks along a

trail near her home.

How has your animal companion

made a difference in your life?

When did you first adopt from

PHS? Share your adoption

story with us by emailing us at

pr@pasadenahumane.org with

“Scoop Happy Tails” in the subject

line. Your story may be featured in a

future issue of Scoop, on our web-

site, or on our social media chan-

nels! Include a high resolution photo

(at least 3 MB at 300 dpi) and your

story (no more than 300 words).

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Set Sail in the Galapagos Islands

Constant Companions

HELP US GROW

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When you donate to the Pasadena Humane Society, you help animals in Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is not part of any national animal organization. All of the funds you contribute to PHS stay locally. Donate to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA and help the animals in your community.

Join president and CEO Steve McNall

and set sail on an exclusive eight-day,

seven-night

adventure in

the Galapagos

Islands on-

board the Silver

Galapagos from

October 24–

October 31, 2015.

Special travel

amenities only

for PHS travelers

(not available if

you book through the ship) will include a

dedicated travel concierge who will trav-

el with you for the length of the trip to

ensure your every need is met, airport/

hotel transfer in Quito and San Cristobal,

one night pre-cruise hotel accommoda-

tions at the JW Marriott in Quito and so

much more!

Trip cost is based on double occupancy

and is $9,250 per person or $8,950 per

person (cash or check discount) and

includes a $1,000 donation to PHS which

is tax deductible to the fullest extent

of the law. A $2,000 initial deposit is

required followed by a $2,500 payment

on March 28, 2015, a $1,000 payment

on April 17, 2015 and the remaining

balance due on July 26, 2015.

Contact PHS travel agent Jerry Saxe at

323.869.1800 or jerry@carlisletravel.com

to reserve your space today!

Homeless and helpless animals are

counting on your kindness and gener-

osity. Become a Constant Companion

today! As a monthly donor you will help

save lives all year long.

Every year PHS saves over 12,000

animals. Your monthly commitment

will ensure that these lost, injured and

homeless animals are given nourishing

food, comforting shelter and much-

needed medical care.

Become a Constant Companion by

visiting www.pasadenahumane.org/

companion. Your debit/credit card will

be charged monthly. At the end of

every calendar year, you will receive a

giving statement for tax purposes.

As a Constant Companion, the home-

less and helpless animals at the Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA can

count on your monthly gift to provide

the vital support they need. For more

information or to set up your monthly

gift, please contact Melissa Fuentes at

mfuentes@pasadenahumane.org at

626.792.7151 ext. 130.

On Monday, April 20, 2015, the Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA will host

its 16th Annual Doglegs, Birdies and

Eagles Golf Tournament at San Gabriel

Country Club.

Tickets are now available for the not-

to-be-missed awards dinner, featuring

gourmet fare, a helicopter ball drop

opportunity drawing, hosted cocktails

and hors d’oeuvres, and live and silent

auctions. Dinner tickets are $100 per

person. Golf Balls can be purchased for

$25 for 2, $50 for 5 or $100 for 12. The

lucky winner receives a percentage of

the total ball sales—up to $10,000! Ball

drop tickets can be purchased at www.

pasadenahumane.org/balldrop

Proceeds from Doglegs, Birdies and

Eagles will support Pasadena Humane

Society programs such as animal care,

adoption services, low-cost spay/neuter,

humane education, and so much more.

For more information, to purchase

tickets, or to find out about sponsorship

opportunities, please contact Milena

Warns at 626.792.7151, ext. 167.

Are you a party animal? Can you get

people excited and wanting to help a

good cause? Often, people, businesses,

and organizations will spend their own

time, money, and effort organizing a

fundraiser to benefit the Pasadena Hu-

mane Society & SPCA. In 2014, commu-

nity fundraisers raised over $180,000 for

animals in need. These fundraisers vary

in type and size, but include lemonade

stands, car washes, gift wrapping, and

more. If you are interested in organiz-

ing and hosting your own event to

benefit the Pasadena Humane Society,

please visit www.pasadenahumane.org/

communityfundraisers to review our

policies and procedures, fill out a form,

then check out our tips and downloads

to help make your event a success.

Contact Milena Warns, Special Events

Coordinator, at events@pasadenahu-

mane.org of 626.792.7151 x 167 with

any questions.

Doglegs, Birdies and Eagles to Benefit PHS

Community Fundraisers

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EVENT ROUND UP

Starting the On the Right Paw (continued from page 1)

Cats are a part of our expansion as

well. The department partners with Un-

leashed by Petco in Monrovia for a new

program called, Cat Off Site Enrichment

(C.O.S.E). Selected felines, cared for by

PHS volunteers, remain at Unleashed by

Petco until they are adopted. Our ongo-

ing Cat Nail Trimming Clinic lets us help

you maintain your cat’s health.

The department also facilitates Shelter

School, a weekly program for shelter

dogs to go on field trips in Pasadena

or use the training center to reinforce

basic obedience commands. If a dog

performs all of the commands, then

he/she receives a Blue Ribbon and a

reduced adoption fee. Talk about the

whole package!

2015 promises to be a bountiful year

for the Behavior Department! Fetch

more information at visit www.pasa-

denahumane.org/caninecollege or call

the Behavior & Training Helpline at

626.792.7151 ext. 155.

Facility HoursTues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am—6 pmSat 9 am—5 pmSun 11 am—5 pm

Adoption HoursTues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am—5 pmSat 9 am—4 pmSun 11 am—4 pm

The Shelter Shop HoursMon-Fri 10 am—7 pmSat 9 am—5 pmSun 11 am—5 pm

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