If you are planning a vacation and

need to make accommodations

for your dog, the Shelter Shop also

offers boarding for dogs from six

months to 10 years of age. The

boarding kennels were designed for

comfort with water vapor misters to

keep boarded dogs cool in the sum-

mer, and heated floors to provide

warmth during colder months. One-

on-one playtime and socialization

with a member of our Behavior and

Training staff is an optional service

for dogs to help make their stay

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2015

Shop with PurposeThe PHS Shelter Shop provides quality goods and services to a community of new pet adopters and experienced pet guardians alike. Since moving to its new location in 2013, the Shelter Shop expanded its selection of toys, food and pet accessories. There are additional benefits to shopping at the Shelter Shop apart from the competitive prices. “All of the sales proceeds from the store go to supporting the animal care programs here at the shelter,” says Jessica Cliver, Shelter Shop Manager. “So what you spend here, helps here.”

compassion and care for all animals

pasadena humane society & spca

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For me, the holidays are a time for reflection.

Although the year is not yet over, our accomplish-

ments have been significant.

In June, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

opened the state-of-the-art Neely Cat Center and

the Critter House. Our creative architects, builders

and designers transformed the previous boarding

kennels and cattery into modern, enriching housing

for cats and kittens, and reptiles, birds and rabbits.

Private funding made these life saving changes

possible. These major improvements mean that the

Pasadena Humane Society is in a perfect position

to develop new, targeted programs that will help

even more animals! Our work is never finished!

There are many ways to help the animals and our

programs and we are grateful for all that you give!

You may volunteer in various capacities, from

administrative work to assisting in our health clinic or helping wrangle animals

for The Dog House TV show. Our volunteer manager will put your talents to

work for the animals!

PHS is a private, non-profit organization that welcomes your donations of

items on our wish list as well as monies. Our End of the Year Campaign is

an excellent way to contribute to animal care programs. Our staff will put

whatever you give to use for the animals.

PHS wants you and your pets to have a safe, healthy and happy holiday

season. During the holiday activities don’t forget your pets. Make certain

that they have current identification, whether it is a microchip, ID tag or both,

so we can return them to you if they get lost. Spend special time with them

before company comes. Feed them appropriate food that won’t upset their

digestion. If you are leaving town, make your boarding reservations early

before your favorite facility fills up. Our website offers many suggestions

for ways to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Happy holidays,

LEADER OF THE PACK

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COMMUNITY HEROES

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Samantha HeerSamantha Heer is a

PHS Foster Parent

extraordinaire. Since

2014, Samantha, her

husband Eric, and

their three children

have welcomed 27

orphaned kittens and

two nursing mom

cats into a spare

bedroom in their

La Cañada home.

Samantha first

learned of the PHS

Foster Program when

her husband Eric, a

PHS Board Member, intercepted

a Good Samaritan dropping 4 one-

month-old kittens in our office. Eric

immediately offered to foster the

kittens until they reached the two

pound minimum weight requirement

for adoption.

The next day our Foster Coordina-

tor received a concerned call from

Samantha; she was ready to pick up

the kittens. Since that day, the Heer

guest room has rarely been empty.

Samantha loves fostering because

she knows she is “literally helping to

save little lives.”

Another perk to fostering Samantha

mentions is that “kittens are easy

and you get to have them when they

are at the cutest stage of their lives.”

Plus, being raised in a foster home

where they receive constant love

and attention, “really helps them get

adopted faster,” in her opinion.

The temptation to adopt one of her

foster kittens is always there, but

Samantha has resisted thus far. The Heer

household is full to the brim with two

dogs, three cats and two rabbits. Their

dog Sky, a black lab and pit bull mix, was

adopted from PHS in 2011.

Since joining the PHS Foster Program,

Samantha has also signed up as a Wild-

life Transport and Release volunteer and

is training in our Shelter Shop. We look

forward to seeing what volunteer oppor-

tunity Samantha seeks out next!

Samantha Heer is our Community Hero

because she is a dedicated animal lover

who generously opens her home to

animals in need while continually

expanding her involvement at PHS.

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“Where is the new Neely Cat Center?” “How do I adopt the dog in Kennel 62?” “What is the fee to have my cat neutered?” Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA Docents are ready to help visitors with these and other questions.

The PHS Docent Program started in

March of 2015 to enhance visitors’

experience at the shelter. Docents

help with directions, provide

information on the adoption process,

and ensure public and animal safety.

They also support guests in the

Animal Care Center by providing

information about the various low

cost services that help people care

for their companion animals. Docent

volunteers are happy to point visitors

in the direction of the Shelter Shop,

the SNiP Clinic, and the Behavior and

Training Center.

Docents offer a friendly face and

contribute to a warm welcoming

atmosphere for all. The docent

program has doubled in size to 25

since it began eight months ago.

The schedule has also expanded to

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Docents at PHS enjoy helping visitors

find the information they need.

Rosa Tomsic, one of the original

PHS docents, says, “As a docent,

greeting, guiding and informing the

visiting public about PHS’s role and

services has been a highly rewarding

experience. My favorite task is

interacting with potential adopters,

talking about the animals in the

shelter, and helping them find the

animal of their dreams.”

Don’t be surprised if you see a PHS

Docent the next time you visit the

shelter. You’ll recognize them by their

friendly manner, knowledge about

PHS animals and services, and the

green ribbon that says ‘DOCENT’

attached to their volunteer badge.

For more information on how

to become a PHS Docent, visit

pasadenahumane.org/volunteer.

PET ED.

Here to Help

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HAPPY TAILS

Brotherly LoveWhen Deborah Takahashi adopted

Sherlock in the summer of 2014 she

didn’t quite know what was in store.

The three pound, black and white

bundle of energy was the most curi-

ous and intelligent cat she had ever

met. To keep Sherlock engaged, the

Pasadena librarian tapped into her

creative side. She decided to leash

train Sherlock and soon he was going

for walks and riding in the car to visit

local pet stores.

After some thought, Deborah decided

Sherlock might like a sibling close in

age. She and her boyfriend adopted

Simba, a two-year-old Siamese mix,

on Free Adoption Day this past sum-

mer. In many ways, Simba is Sher-

lock’s opposite. He has a mellow, laid

back attitude and can often be found

snoozing on the sofa.

Despite personality differences, the

boys are best of friends. The moment

Simba arrived, Sherlock was ready to

play. Even while Simba adjusted to his

new home in a separate room, Sher-

lock would sit with his paw under the

door reaching out for his brother.

The two boys love to rough-house.

“Sherlock is a handful that only Simba

can manage. We really enjoy that the

WKWE (World Kitty Wrestling Enter-

tainment) takes place nightly in our

apartment because after every fight,

these brothers end up grooming each

other before going their separate

ways,” says Deborah.

Sherlock and Simba have made

wonderful additions to the

Takahashi household and we

thank Deborah for providing

the “brothers” a loving home.

How has your animal compan-

ion 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 sub-

ject line. Your story may be fea-

tured in a future 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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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.

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

Our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you give the perfect gift this holiday season. Below are a variety of gift ideas that support the animals at our shelter.

AmazonSmile

As the holidays roll around, remember

you can support the Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA with one click. Shop

at smile.amazon.com and a portion of

your purchase will be donated to our

shelter. You can also shop our Amazon

Wishlist to buy a gift for the animals.

Affiliates

’Tis the season! From planning your

perfect holiday meal to checking off

your gift list, our Affiliates are sure to

have what you need. And the best

part? These retailers will generously

donate a portion of the proceeds

to help support the animals in our

community. For more information,

please visit www.pasadenahumane.

org/affiliates.

Wishlist

Don’t forget shelter animals on this

year’s holiday gift list. View our wish

list at www.pasadenahumane.org/

wishlist to donate an item to the

animals in our care 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!

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Vehicle Donations

Get rid of that junker in your

driveway this season by donating

your old car to PHS. The proceeds

will be used to help the animals

in our community. Please call

626.792.7151 ext. 130 for more

information.

Holiday Tribute or Memorial Cards

Looking for a meaningful gift for

your loved ones? Give a gift to PHS

in honor or memory of a special

person or pet that has changed your

life. PHS will mail a personalized

holiday card letting your loved

one or their family know a gift

has been made. Please visit www.

pasadenahumane.org/tributegifts

or call 626.792.7151 ext. 164 for more

information.

PHS Gift Certificates

Gift certificates from our organiza-

tion come in any denomination and

can be redeemed at the Shelter

Shop, used toward pet adoption

fees, spay/neuter services, training

classes or brand new chew toys!

Certificates can be purchased at the

Front Office and the Shelter Shop.

Community Fundraiser

Get involved with PHS this holiday

season by organizing a community

fundraiser. Whether selling

gingerbread cookies or hosting a

holiday pet donation drive, getting

the community involved in the

festivities with a fundraiser is

the perfect way to show your

holiday spirit.

Tribute Sculpture

Consider commemorating a loved

one on the Pasadena Humane

Society & SPCA Tribute Sculpture

this holiday season. For only $300

a line, make a lasting, permanent

tribute or memorial dedication to a

special person or animal companion.

For more information please visit:

www.pasadenahumane.org/

sculpture.

Constant Companion

End the year by joining Constant

Companions, a monthly giving

program to support the animals at

PHS. Make a difference, not only

for the holidays, but all year long

as your donations save the lives of

countless animals. To join please

visit: www.pasadenahumane.org/

constantcompanions.

Year End Giving

The holiday season is a great time

to make a difference in an animal’s

life. Your year end donation provides

food, shelter and medical care for the

animals in our community. To show

your support and change the life of

an animal, make your donation at

www.pasadenahumane.org/donate.

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in boarding as enjoyable as possible.

Jessica mentions that it is important to

plan ahead when it comes to boarding.

“If you have travel plans over the holi-

day season, be sure to book your dog’s

boarding reservation about a month in

advance. We book up quickly!”

The Shelter Shop is open Monday

through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm; Satur-

day, 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 11 am

to 5 pm. Parking is available in our

underground structure off of Raymond

Avenue. Staff can also assist with large

carry outs. For more information call

626.792.7151 ext. 125.

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 9 am—6 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