The new SNiP facility offers affordable

spay/neuter services with the capabil-

ity to perform up to 30 surgeries per

day. Dogs, cats, rabbits and feral cats

(via our TNR program) are welcome at

our new clinic. Each companion animal

visiting for surgery is provided pain

medication and offered an e-collar

free of charge. All feral cats within

our service area visiting the clinic for

surgery via our TNR program receive

spay/neuter services for at no charge.

We now offer Pre-Op bloodwork to

screen for diseases prior to surgery

so that we can offer the safest route

of anesthesia. Our new facility houses

a digital x-ray machine to provide

better diagnostic services to our

shelter animals.

Every Wednesday and Saturday between

11am-4pm, our vaccine clinic offers af-

fordable rates on vaccines and micro-

chips. These are available by appoint-

ment only.

march | april 2014

Spay/Neuter in PasadenaThe doors are open to our new Animal Wellness Clinic

—the home of our high-volume public spay/neuter

SNiP Program and vaccination and microchip clinic.

Open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday

for spay/neuter surgery, the hours of operation are

7:30am-5pm by appointment.

compassion and care for all animals

pasadena humane society & spca

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As an Animal Welfare agency, the

Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

provides shelter and care for animals, as

well as programs to keep animals out of

shelters and in homes. PHS works to end

euthanasia of placeable animals and to

strengthen the important bond between

humans and animals.

In the past, shelters have treated cats sim-

ilarly to dogs. They have been kenneled,

fed, placed in homes through the same

processes as dogs. Times are changing.

In the near future you will hear more

from PHS about cat specific programs. Our cat enrichment and behavior

programs are already in place. Our spay/neuter clinic sterilizes feral cats at

no charge. We hold nail trimming clinics for cat owners. Our cat behaviorist

conducts seminars to educate the public on cat behavior. But there is more

work to be done!

Our vision for cats is to develop a community where no cat will be eutha-

nized because it is too young or unwanted. Since many neighborhoods

already care for cats communally, we are researching community cat

programs. We are expanding our foster program to include more underage

kittens. Our spay/neuter clinic is open five days a week and sterilizing more

pet cats.

We treat our dogs as our dependant companions, but cats are not dogs.

As many people have said: nobody owns a cat; a cat owns you!

The future looks exciting for animals. The Pasadena Humane Society owes

its successes to our community of supporters who never let the animals

down. There are many ways to show your support from financial donations,

to making toys and beds for the cats, baking treats for the dogs, and

volunteering. On April 21, PHS is hosting the 15th Annual Doglegs, Birdies

and Eagles Golf Benefit. Tickets for the delicious, gourmet dinner are

available. Or you can purchase ball drop tickets for the exciting helicopter

ball drop!

For more information, call Milena at ext. 167.

For the animals,

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First Class Ticket Home

Look! In the sky! No, it’s not Super-

man. It’s Wings of Rescue!

Since 2010, this nonprofit organiza-

tion co-founded by Yehuda

Netanel and Rene Ruston has

transported more than 6,600 dogs

from shelters and rescues from

Southern California to find new

homes along the western U.S.

and Canada.

The heart of Wings

of Rescue is its

pilots. Not only do

they fly the planes,

they provide their

own planes. Cur-

rently there are 24

planes in the fleet

flying to Oregon,

Washington, Montana, Idaho and

western Canada. Donations help

pay for fuel costs.

Every transport is memorable to

the Wings of Rescue crew. “Every

flight is extremely emotionally re-

warding because we’re playing an

important link. A three-hour flight

can make a difference between life

and death,” Netanel adds. PHS has

worked with Wings of Rescue since

2011 and has transported 86 dogs

to San Francisco and Spokane,

Washington. View photos of our

dogs from the 3rd Annual Holiday

Airlift at www.pasadenahumane.

org/wingsofrescue.

Twenty to 100 dogs are transported

every week depending on the size

of the dogs and the size of the

airplane. December 6, 2013 marked

its 3rd Annual Holiday Airlift, which

transported more than 400 animals

to new homes.

The future is just as rewarding for

Wings of Rescue. In 2014, it hopes

to procure new

pilots and help

dogs beyond its

current abil-

ity. Expanding

flights nation-

wide is also a

long term goal.

Even though

all flights leave

from Van Nuys

airport, Netanel, a pilot for 25 years

states, “There’s no such thing as a

base when you have wings.”

Wings of Rescue is our Commu-

nity Hero because of its commit-

ment to save lives. It has helped

many shelters and rescues give

unwanted dogs a second chance

to a loving life. “My ultimate goal is

to be unemployed,” says Netanel.

“One day I’ll wake up and there will

be no more dogs to save.” That is

something we all can appreciate!

For more information, visit www.

wingsofrescue.org or https://www.

facebook.com/WingsofRescue.

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Q: What do I need to know before taking my dog hiking with me?

A: Hiking is a great exercise for you and your dog. A little research ahead

of time will ensure a successful outing. Before heading out, check that

the trail is dog-friendly and that the hike is not going to be too strenu-

ous for your dog. Build your dog’s endurance (and yours) with shorter

hikes before attempting more difficult ones. Follow all existing leash

laws. Make sure your dog is in good physical health and current on vac-

cinations. Be aware of the weather and realize if it is too hot or cold for

you, chances are it is for your dog as well.

Be prepared and pack smart. Keep your dog hydrated and bring treats

or kibble for them. If the trail takes you to higher elevations, ascend at

a slow pace and offer your dog water frequently. If you notice your dog

panting heavily or slowing down either turn around or give your dog

some time to rest.

Keeping your dog on leash is the safest choice; even a well trained dog

can go bounding after a squirrel and injure themselves or someone else.

Our Behavior Department offers a variety of training classes such as

Basic Obedience and Intermediate Obedience that help teach your dog

manners, recall and following commands.

Keep an eye out for off-leash dogs and be ready to advise owners to

wrangle or leash their dogs when passing if you have a reactive or

fearful dog. If your dog is gregarious, do not allow your pooch to rush

and greet other people or dogs. Always check in with the other owner

before allowing your dogs to greet.

Stay on marked trails and be cautious of wildlife. Some wildlife needs to

be protected from your dog. Safety for your pet and area wildlife is your

priority. Finally, give your dog a post-hike look over. Promptly remove

any foxtails or ticks and care for any cuts or injuries.

Have fun, be safe, and happy trails!

Tips and Myths About Pets

For more tips and information, please contact the Pasadena

Humane Society & SPCA’s Behavior & Training Department’s

helpline at 626.792.7151 ext. 155.

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animal care center

Celebrating a New BeginningJanuary 29th and 30th were monumental days for the animals.

Hundreds of donors, community leaders, supporters, staff and

volunteers welcomed the official opening of the Animal Care

Center. Representatives from all eight service cities attended

the joyous occasion. Additionally, January 30th was proclaimed

Animal Welfare Day in the cities of Pasadena and South

Pasadena while the city of Arcadia declared it Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA Day! It was two glorious days for the animals.

Left: Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez and Lt. Tracey Ibarra with shelter dog Charlie and PHS staff Jocelyn Nations

Center: PHS volunteers and staff

Right: South Pasadena Mayor Marina Khubesrian and PHS President/CEO Steve McNall

Left: PHS Board member Robert Fidler, PHS President/CEO Steve McNall and President/CEO E.H. Butland Corp. Ted Butland

Center: Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard and PHS President/CEO Steve McNall

Right: PHS Behavior staff Jocelyn Nations and Jessica Cliver with shelter dogs Charlie and Hershey in front of the Dedication Doors.

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When you donate to the Pasadena Humane Society, you help animals

in Arcadia, 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 today as a Constant Companion

by becoming a monthly donor and

help save lives all year long. Homeless

and helpless animals are counting on

your kindness and generosity. When

you support the vital work of the Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA with a

monthly commitment as a Constant

Companion, you truly are a lifesaver.

Every year PHS saves more than

11,000 dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and

other animals. Your monthly commit-

ment will ensure that these lost, in-

jured and homeless animals are given

nourishing food, comforting shelter

and much-needed medical care.

CoNsTANT CoMPANIoNs:

• SAve LiveS—you have the comfort

of knowing you are helping animals

in your community every month

• MAke An iMPACT—make a larger

gift to the animals this year by giving

automatically each month rather than

one lump sum

• SAve TreeS—automatic deductions

reduce the need for paper and costly

postage, ensuring more of your gift

goes directly to the animals

Here’s HoW your suPPorT CAN MAke A dIFFereNCe:

• $15 A MonTH could help provide

food for homeless cats and dogs

during the year

• $25 A MonTH could help provide

shelter for the animals in our care

during the year

• $50 A MonTH could help provide

lifesaving medical care to a suffering

animal during the year

It’s easy to become a Constant Com-

panion. Just visit us at www.pasade-

nahumane.org/companion and your

debit/credit card will be charged every

month. At the end of every calendar

year, you will receive a giving state-

ment for tax purposes.

As a Constant Companion, the home-

less and helpless animals at the

Pasadena Humane Society 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 Brent Dill at

626.792.7151 ext. 164.

Constant Companions

help us “grow” phs

On Monday, April 21, 2014, the Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA will

host its 15th annual Doglegs, Birdies

and eagles Golf Benefit 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, cocktails & hors

d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions.

The reception begins at 4:00 pm with

hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, no host

bar and the gorgeous view of the San

Gabriel Country Club. Witness the ex-

citing helicopter ball drop at 5:00 pm

with buckets of numbered golf balls

spilling over the fairway. The lucky win-

ner receives a percentage of the total

ball sales—up to $10,000! Head Chef

Edward Ungrue will serve a delicious

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event round-up

doglegs, Birdies and eagles to Benefit PHs

The San Marino Motor Classic

will be held at Lacy Park in San

Marino on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

The exhibition will feature a broad

array of motorcars that span more

than a century. More than 200

vehicles will be on display.

General admission tickets are $25,

in advance. Proceeds from the

event will support the Pasadena

Humane Society, Peterson Auto-

motive Museum and the Rotary Club of San Marino. For more informa-

tion and to purchase tickets, visit www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com.

save the date!

gourmet dinner while guests enjoy a

video of the life-saving work of the

Pasadena Humane Society and an

exciting live auction.

Dinner tickets are $90 per person.

Balls can be purchased for $25 for

2, $50 for 5 or $100 for 12. Ball drop

tickets can be purchased at www.

pasadenahumane.org/balldrop.

Proceeds from Doglegs, Birdies and

Eagles will support Pasadena Hu-

mane Society programs such as ani-

mal care, adoption services, low-cost

spay/neuter, humane education, and

so much more.

For more information, to purchase

tickets, or to find out about sponsor-

ship opportunities, please contact

Milena Warns at 626.792.7151, ext. 167.

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Spay/Neuter in Pasadena (continued from front page)

PHS welcomes Dr. Annie Li, SNiP

veterinarian and Dali Colorado, SNiP

Coordinator, to our new clinic. Dr. Li’s

experience stems from working as

a veterinarian in spay/neuter clinics,

private practice and animal shelters

throughout Southern California. Ad-

ditionally she is trained via Humane

Alliance, the leader in high-volume

spay/neuter program standards and

practices. Dali comes to us from high-

volume homeless cat clinic FixNation

with an exceptional background in

high-volume spay/neuter clinic man-

agement, community engagement,

and TNR education.

The Pasadena Humane Society believes

it must provide high-quality, low-cost

spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, and

wellness for all in order to decrease the

overpopulation of stray animals and

rates of euthanasia.

To make an appointment or for more

information please email us at snip@

phsspca.org, call 626.792.7151 ext. 138 or

visit www.pasadenahumane.org/snip.

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

www.pasadenahumane.org

24 hour emergency Service please call 626.792.7151. Glendale residents please call toll-free 818.240.9100

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is a

private, non-profit, open door, animal welfare

agency serving the communities of Arcadia,

Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena,

San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.