Hiking with dogs can be a great

experience as long as you make

sure you are prepared and your

dog is conditioned to do so.

Start with small hikes and build

up your dog’s stamina and fit-

ness level. Make sure dogs are

allowed where you plan to hike,

as some state parks prohibit

walking your dogs in the park.

Bring plenty of water with you

and be sure your dog is protect-

ed from fleas and ticks.

Rattlesnakes are rarely an issue in

spring, except on extra hot days, but

one should always be

cautious. Be sure you have the dog on

a leash throughout the walk. A loose

dog can get into a lot more trouble

than one that is supervised on a leash,

particularly in areas where coyotes and

even mountain lions may be present.

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Exercising with Your Dog

It’s that time of year again! Springtime, when the days

get longer and the wildflowers are in bloom, is a great

time to get out and give your dog the exercise he needs!

Most dogs benefit greatly from consistent exercise (they

have a lot less energy to spend on behaviors you don’t

want them to do), and many people like to hike with

their dogs when the days get warmer and the sun is out.

compassion and care for all animals

pasadena humane society & spca

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Springtime is the season for baby wild animals,

especially in our foothill communities. If you’re

walking your dog at the park, cleaning your back-

yard or even going on a hike you may notice baby

wildlife. Well-intentioned residents may find solitary

babies and think the animal is orphaned. However,

most of these babies are being taught to survive

on their own and their parents are nearby. It is best

to leave the babies alone since removing them

greatly reduces their chance of survival.

Nestlings (featherless birds) that have fallen out

of a tree can be replaced in their nest very safely. The mother bird will accept

them. If you cannot find the nest, create one using a small box or margarine tub.

Put holes in the bottom for drainage. Fledgling birds (feathered, but are learning

to fly) are often found hopping around under trees.

If they are in no danger of being attacked by predators, leave them alone. Place

them under a nearby bush or shrub. The mother bird will continue to take care

of them until they are able to fly, usually in a few days.

Mammals rarely abandon their young. However, some such as rabbits and deer,

may be away from their young from dawn to dusk. If you see a baby mammal,

leave it alone. Observe it from a distance for 2-3 hours. If the mother does not

return, call PHS for advice.

Young that are injured or bleeding, or have heavy discharge from their eyes or

nose need to be rescued. Any animal needs to be rescued that is cold to the

touch, making continuous distress calls, or has no mother.

To rescue a baby animal, put it in a small box and keep the box in a warm,

dark and quiet place. Do not give it anything to eat. Immediately contact us

at 626.792.7151.

But spring also brings a wonderful fundraiser for PHS--the San Marino Motor

Classic. This year, if you buy your ticket through PHS, you are automatically

entered into a drawing for a 1990 Corvette convertible. More information is

available at www.pasadenahumane.org/motorclassic.

Thanks to each of you for your support and love of animals,

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community heroes

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Another reason to love PasadenaThe Crown City is home to many

iconic and historic jewels – The Rose

Bowl, The Rose Parade, Old Town, the

Norton Simon Museum, Caltech, to

name a few. One gem that stands out

is the Pasadena Federal Credit Union

(PFCU), which has helped the com-

munity since 1935!

Serving more than 11,000

members and 100 orga-

nizations, community

involvement is an

integral part of

the PFCU’s credo.

It is the official

bank for the cit-

ies of Pasadena,

San Gabriel, Sierra

Madre and South

Pasadena, as well

as for the Girl Scouts

of Greater Los Angeles.

One of the credit union’s strongest

passions is promoting financial lit-

eracy. Staff host free workshops at

schools, colleges and other nonprofits

such as Union Station Homeless Ser-

vices. Other programs include 40 Tips

for College Students, as well as a part-

nership with Sammy Rabbit, which

teaches younger children the basics

of saving money. PFCU also hosts an

annual blood drive and barbecue for

Huntington Hospital and participates

in our annual Wiggle Waggle Walk as

Team PFCU Paws for a Cause.

“We want to make the best deci-

sions for our members,” says John

Schaefer, Director of Marketing &

Business Development. With that

said, PFCU’s efforts have not gone

unnoticed. It won Reader’s Choice

Awards as the Best Bank in the San

Gabriel Valley from the Los Ange-

les Times and San Gabriel Valley

New Group, as well as a feature

story on the United Nations

coop website.

As for the future of

PFCU, Schaefer says

that balancing new

technology with its

brick and mortar

services is im-

portant. PFCU

recently launched

an smartphone app

and plans to launch a

YouTube channel in the near future.

Bottom line: PFCU is here to help

its members.

PFCU is our Community Hero

because of its strong community

involvement and dedication to help

people. Its motto is “Another reason

to love Pasadena” and it certainly

is just that! For more information

about Pasadena Federal Credit

Union, visit www.pfcu.org.

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paw & order

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Many people are unaware of the legal

regulations, requirements and restric-

tions that inform the way that the Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA takes in,

cares for, adopts or place animals with

a rescue partner. These regulations exist

to provide basic care and protection for

owners of lost pets and all animals. PHS

respects all of the federal, state, county

and city laws and regulations for each of

the seven cities we serve.

PHS, an open door shelter, is under con-

tract to care for all animals in Arcadia,

Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasade-

na, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South

Pasadena. Animals from those cities are

the ones we can accept in our facility.

Under California law, PHS must house

domestic animals for a stray period of

5-7 days, so that the owner has time to

locate their pet and take it back home.

During the stray period, an animal may

be released to its owner or treated for

health reasons. During this time, PHS

vaccinates dogs and cats in order to

keep control over potential infectious

diseases in the kennels. After the stray

period is over, these animals may be up

for adoption, sent to rescue, groomed,

and placed in one of our enrichment

programs.

According to the State of California, any

dog or cat that has been adopted from

an animal shelter, humane society or

rescue organization must be spayed or

neutered. PHS also sterilizes and micro-

chips dogs, cats and rabbits before they

go leave the shelter.

Although PHS receives goats, chickens

and the occasional pig, only some cities

have zoning for farm animals. Our adop-

tion department must be aware of spe-

cific requirements before it can approve

placement of farm animals. They also

must respect the limits that each city has

on the amount of pets allowed in each

household so that we do not contribute

to over-zealous animal lovers unwittingly

breaking the law!

PHS assists thousands of animals each

year. These laws are just a few of the

ways animals are protected, and, in turn,

allow us to provide the best care possible

for them.

Laws for Our Cause

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

Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, 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.

Q: I have two female dogs and they do not seem to be getting along. What can I do to help?

A: Female dogs are much more territorial than males and can often have

difficulty sharing the same home. It is important to note that some

females may never be able to fully share the same space, so they may

have to be kept separate at all times. You want to make sure to feed

them separately, train them separately and keep them separate at night

and during the day when you are not able to monitor their interactions.

Walking, however, isa great (and very neutral) way to keep your dogs

socialized to each other. Because they are walking with you, in the same

direction and on leash, it provides great structure for both dogs. Hav-

ing two or more female dogs in the same house typically requires more

work than having only one female, but with lots of structure and dili-

gence, it can be done!

Q: My dog goes crazy every time he sees a squirrel or other small animal while we are out on walks. Now he is starting to try and chase bicycles, skateboards and even people running by us. What can we do to stop this?

A: Many dogs have an instinctive drive to chase and capture prey. Certain

breeds such as hounds, terriers, herding dogs and some spitz breeds

(huskies, malamutes, etc.) can have an especially highprey drive. The

drive is usually triggered by movement or high-pitched sounds. Because

prey drive is instinctive, it cannot be completely stopped but there are

things you can do to manage and controlit. Be aware of things that may

set him off and distract him before he can react. Teach him to focus on

you and reward him when he ignores other distractions. Use equipment

such as a head collar that will give you greater control on walks. Exer-

cise your dog with an energetic game of fetch to tire him out before you

go on the walk. Finally, move behind objects such cars, trees, bushes etc.

to block his view of things he wants to chase.

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behavior & training Q A

For more tips and information, please contact the Pasadena

Humane Society & SPCA’s Behavior & Training Department

at 626.792.7151 ext. 155.

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event round-up

San Marino Motor Classic 2012

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The 2013 San Marino Motor Classic:

Design in Motion is geared up for

Sunday, June 9 from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the rolling green

lawns of Lacy Park located

at 1485 Virginia Road. Pur-

chase advance tickets from

PHS for $25 online or $30

the day of the event and be

entered to win a 1990 Cor-

vette convertible!

Spend the day with your

family and witness more

than 240 classic and collec-

tor cars from all eras of the

twentieth century. This year’s event is a

CCCA regional Grand Classic so expect

to see even more rare cars in pristine

condition. Dave Kunz and Ed Justice,

Jr. return as masters of ceremonies.

If you buy your tickets from PHS, all

money goes to the animal care pro-

grams and you have a chance to win

the Corvette! Visit www.pasadenahu-

mane.org/motorclassic for tickets and

more information.

Join us for the 3rd annual San Marino Motor Classic

save the date!

Join thousands of animal lovers and

their four-legged companions on

Sunday, September 29, 2013 for a

community dog walk and fundraiser

to help all our furry friends. The

Wiggle Waggle Walk is the Pasadena

Humane Society’s biggest fundrais-

ing event of the year because of

committed and caring people just

like you! With your help, we hope to

raise $350,000 to provide care for

the thousands of animals that come

to our shelter annually.

Register for the Wiggle Waggle Walk

today and win exciting prizes as you

fundraise for the animals—everyone’s

a winner!

For more information, visit www.

wigglewagglewalk.org or call (626)

792-7151 ext. 167.

It’s Wiggle Waggle Walk time!

San Marino Motor Classic 2012

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paIDpasadena, Ca

permit No. 1142361 South Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Exercising with Your Dog (continued from front page)

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is a

private, non-profit, open door, animal welfare

agency serving the communities of Arcadia, Glen-

dale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, San Marino,

Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.

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

www.pasadenahumane.org

24 hour Emergency Service please call 626.792.7151Glendale 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, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena

If you don’t want to brave the

wilderness, a walk around the park

is just as enjoyable for your dog.

Make sure you have the right equip-

ment that suits your dog and fits

him properly before heading out.

Work up to longer walks and stay

alert to potential hazards such as

loose dogs or cars while crossing

the streets.

As the weather heats up, we sug-

gest that you walk your dog in the

morning or evening hours when it is

a little cooler and more enjoyable.

When the weather gets too hot to

hike, many dogs enjoy playing in a

kiddie pool that has a few inches

of water in it. It’s cooling and gives

your pet a chance to use up a lot

of energy, but be sure to supervise

your dog when the pool is available.

The most important thing is to have

fun outside with your dog and you

will both enjoy it together!