The primary goal of the Unit is

to raise awareness about all of

the programs and services PHS

provides to the animal commu-

nity. Whether it is information on

spay/neuter services, dog train-

ing classes or adopting a pet, the

Mobile Unit has the answer. Mar-

lin Miller, Mobile Outreach Coor-

dinator, and his devoted band of

70 volunteers travel throughout

our nine-city service area and through-

out Los Angeles County every weekend

and some weekdays.

A few shelter dogs join the crew and

spend the day out of the kennels and

meet new people, mingle with other

shelter dogs and in many cases find

homes. In 2013, more than 94% of the

dogs that went out on the Unit were ad-

opted or sent to a rescue organization!

The Mobile Outreach Unit attends com-

munity events including block parties,

fairs and festivals, pet supply shops, pa-

rades and more. Marlin also takes shelter

dogs, staff and volunteers on Shelter

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2014

Adventures On the RoadHave you seen the PHS Mobile Outreach Unit in

your neighborhood? It is not hard to miss! The

33-foot big blue RV adorned with photos of animals

and people, also known as the “shelter on wheels”,

extends the brick and mortar boundaries of the

Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA into neighboring

communities and cities.

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2014 has been a year of growth and change for

the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. From the

opening of the Animal Care Center to breaking

ground for the Neely Cat Center, PHS is working to

improve the lives of animals in our community.

The cities of Monrovia and Bradbury partnered

with PHS to provide excellent animal care services

for their residents which increased our service

area to nine cities: Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale,

La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San

Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.

The new Animal Care Center has allowed PHS to concentrate on two critical goals:

ending euthanasia of placeable animals and keeping pets in homes and out of

shelters.

To help people provide good health care for their pets, PHS offers low cost options

for sterilization and vaccinations.

Agility, Puppy classes, Wallflower classes for shy dogs, and Reactive Rover classes

are some of the classes offered by the Behavior and Training Department to

strengthen the bond between pet and owner making it less likely that a pet will be

relinquished.

The Shelter Shop now offers a tremendous variety of high quality products for

pets. These include food and treats, leashes, collars, toys and just about anything

that a dog, cat or rabbit owner may need! Best of all, all proceeds go back to the

animal care programs.

But PHS also looks to the future.

Currently, we are building a state-of-the-art, cat center that is dedicated to improv-

ing the treatment and care of cats. The Neely Cat Center will open in early summer

of 2015 and will include community rooms, interactive play, cat behavior specialists,

and a nursery.

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA continues to take Animal Welfare to a new

level—but your support leads to our success. Together we are building a better

community for animals.

For the Animals,

LEADER OF THE PACK

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COMMUNITY HEROES

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Paw & Order: The Glendale Police K-9 UnitThe brave men and women of the

Glendale Police Department have

plenty of back up when it comes to

protecting the community. Their back

up comes in the form of crime-fight-

ing K-9 officers.

Established in 2005, the Glendale

Police K-9 Unit’s first members were

Sam, Marlin, Qwai and Yudy, all who

have since retired. The current team

consists of three officer/handlers and

their K-9 partners: Officer Feeley and

Jager, Officer Rolando and Branko

and Officer Sholtis and Idol.

“Glendale PD has a full service K-9

unit,” says Sgt. Sean Riley, Area

Command/K-9 Unit Supervisor. “The

K-9’s are cross trained in narcotics

and explosives / firearms.”

These four-legged crime fighters

also track down dangerous suspects,

secure buildings, locate missing

persons and find evidence.

All of the K-9 officers are trained in

German. K-9 officers serve five to

seven years before retiring. Jager

(pronounced Yeager) is the newest

member of the team and will

be trained in narcotics detection.

Branko and Idol are already sea-

soned in the field.

“K-9’s are amazing animals who

absolutely love coming to work every

day and looking for criminals or

contraband. They not only make the

community a safer place to live and

work they allow officers to do their

jobs in a much safer and more efficient

manner.” Sgt. Riley adds.

Not only are the officers and K-9s part-

ners, but they are also family members.

Officers care for them on duty and at

home. They’ll also adopt them once

they’ve retired!

The K-9 Unit is supported solely by

donations facilitated by the Glendale

Police Foundation. Donations help

in every aspect of caring for these

special canines.

We commend the two-legged and

four-legged officers of the Glendale

K-9 Unit for protecting and keeping the

City of Glendale safe. Learn more about

the Unit at http://www.glendalepolice-

foundation.org/

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When looking for special gifts for the holidays, consider the Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA. We offer opportunities for donations and for gift certificates for

adoption, spay/neuter services or merchandise from The Shelter Shop.

Check out The Shelter Shop for something special for your pet and pets on your

list. The Shop carries unusual toys, specialty items and what you spend there

stays at PHS to help the animals in our care.

Your pets will certainly pick up the excitement and changes that come in the

holiday season. They may need some special attention, like a long walk, game

of fetch, or an extra snuggle.

As you plan your holidays, keep these tips in mind for a safe holiday season.

FEASTS

Yummy food is everywhere during the holidays, but it may upset your pet’s

digestion. Keep their diet as normal as possible to avoid tummy upsets. If you

want something special, try delicious treats from the Shelter Shop. You’ll find

the purr-fect gift!

If you choose a beautiful, live tree, position it in a steady, secure spot. Many

pet owners have been surprised with a crash when their cat (or dog) has de-

cided to try to climb the tree or reach the top most ornament.

‘TIS THE SEASON OF LIGHTS

Simple precautions can make all the difference! As with any electrical device,

make certain that electrical cords are well hidden and not tangled. Use can-

dles safely and make certain your fireplace screen is in place.

HOLIDAY PLANTS?

Position your tree in a steady, secure spot. Many pet owners have been sur-

prised by a crash when their cat (or dog) has decided to try to climb the tree!

Unfortunately, traditional holiday plants like mistletoe, holly and poinsettias are

poisonous to dogs and cats. But nurseries and florists are filled with pet-safe

options you can use when you decorate. Keep the traditional plants out of reach.

TRAVELING FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

Make your Boarding Reservation soon, if you plan on traveling during the holi-

days. Our kennels fill quickly. As a special treat for your dog, arrange for a play

session with one of our trainers! Contact the Shelter Shop for more information

and reservations at 626.792.7151 ext. 125.

The Pasadena Humane Society wishes you and your pets a safe

and happy holiday season.

Have a Humane Holiday!

PET ED.

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HAPPY TAILS

One Lucky Black CatLast spring, one of our animal

control officers responded to a call

about a kitten trapped in a storm

drain near a shopping center in Pas-

adena. Upon assessing the situation,

our officer contacted the Pasadena

Fire Department for assistance.

Thanks to the firefighters’ efforts the

young, black kitten was rescued and

was brought to PHS for veterinary

care, shelter and placed into our

Foster Program.

The small kitten left a lasting impres-

sion on Russell, one of the firefight-

ers who assisted in her rescue. A

few weeks later, Russell adopted the

kitten! The story was posted on our

Facebook page and has become

one of our most liked and shared

stories of the year. The kitten’s har-

rowing rescue even gained media

attention in the Pasadena Star-

News and local television.

The black kitten, “Shady”, now lives

happily in her new home and there

is not a day that goes by that she

is reminded of how lucky she is to

be in a loving “purr-ever” home.

Watch Shady’s rescue at www.

pasadenahumane.org/shady.

PHS is proud to have strong re-

lationships with our public safety

and emergency response agencies

to help the animals. In a pleasant

twist of fate, sometimes the rescu-

ers become the rescued. Happy

tales are what make our mission

even more tangible.

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 fu-

ture issue of Scoop, on our website,

or on our social media channels!

Include a high resolution photo (at

least 3 MB at 300 dpi) and your

story (no more than 300 words).

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Happy Holidays from all the animals at the Pasadena Humane Society!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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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.

This year we present our 2014 Holi-

day Gift Guide to help with your gift

giving ideas. These are gifts you can

feel good about buying because you

can also help the animals in our com-

munity. Below are some thoughtful

gift ideas that also help support the

animals at our shelter.

AMAZONSMILE

This holiday season enjoy the conve-

nience of shopping from home and low

prices from AmazonSmile. Just shop

at smile.amazon.com and a portion of

your purchases will be donated back

to our shelter when you select Pasa-

dena Humane Society & SPCA.

PHS GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates come in any denomi-

nation and are redeemable for pur-

chases at our Shelter Shop, pet adop-

tion fees, spay/neuter services or for

training classes! They are available for

purchase in the Front Office and the

Shelter Shop.

WISH LIST

Don’t forget the shelter animals when

crafting your holiday gift list. View our

wish list at www.pasadenahumane.org/

wishlist and see what the animals at

our shelter need or host a holiday gift

drive and collect much-needed items

like canned dog and cat food, cat litter,

pet toys and much more. Some items

can even be purchased in our very own

Shelter Shop. Every item will be used

by an animal in need!

AFFILIATES

‘Tis the season! From planning your

perfect holiday meal to checking off

your gift list these fine retailers are sure

to have what you need. And the best

part? Our Affiliates will generously do-

nate a portion of the proceeds to help

support the animals in our community,

for more information please visit www.

pasadenahumane.org/affiliates.

HOLIDAY TRIBUTE OR

MEMORIAL CARDS

Need a perfect gift for your loved

ones; a gift that will never go out of

style or lose value, and help animals

in need?

Instead of spending time in crowded

stores, why not give a gift to PHS in

honor or memory of a special person

or pet that has touched your heart this

year? PHS will mail a personalized holi-

day card letting your loved one or their

family will know a gift has been made.

Please visit www.pasadenahumane.

org/tributegifts or call 626.792.7151 ext.

164 for more information.

What a day for the animals! The 16th

Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk was a

smash success! Thank you to everyone

who raised

funds towards

our goal of

$375,000

that will help

animals in our

community

receive the care

that they need,

reunite them

with their fami-

lies or find the homes they deserve.

Approximately 3,000 pet lovers and

1,500 canine companions attended the

event, held at Brookside Park on Sep-

tember 28th. Everyone involved

enjoyed the community dog walk,

celebrity guests and dog, fun contests,

agility and police K-9 shows and our

signature Pet Expo.

This was made possible by the amazing

support of all of our donors, fundraisers,

sponsors and vol-

unteers. Thank you

for making another

Wiggle Waggle

Walk a big win for

all of the animals!

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.

Proceeds from Doglegs, Birdies and

Eagles will support Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA programs such as

animal care, adoption services, low-cost

spay/neuter, humane education and so

much more.

Sponsorship opportunities are still avail-

able and include a foursome of golf. For

more information about sponsorship

opportunities, please contact Milena

Warns at 626.792-7151, ext. 167 or email

mwarns@pasadenahumane.org

Wiggle Waggle Walk

Doglegs, Birdies and Eagles Golf Tournament to Benefit PHS

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EVENT ROUND UP

Adventures On the Road (continued from front page)

School field trips, an enrichment

program for shelter dogs, throughout

Pasadena.

Additionally, the Mobile Outreach Unit

also acts as an emergency mobile

command unit in the event of a natural

disaster. It plays an integral role in

taking evacuated pets from areas

affected by wild fires, floods, earth-

quakes and other natural disasters and

transports them back to the shelter for

safe keeping. Most recently, it assisted

during the heavy rain storms and

floods in Monrovia.

Look for the Mobile Unit at the Rose

Parade Float Expo Village later in De-

cember. Until then, read weekly blog

posts by Marlin in “On the Road with

Marlin” or visit our online calendar to

see where it will be in your commu-

nity. If you’d like the Mobile Outreach

Unit at your special community event,

contact Marlin at mmiller@pasadena-

humane.org or 626.792.7151 ext. 119.

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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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