Who We Are
Pasadena Humane is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area. For more than 117 years, we’ve promoted compassion and care for all animals through lifesaving programs and services to the community that support the human-animal bond and keep pets healthy and safe. In 2019, we had a combined 91.4% live release rate for dogs, cats and critters and saved 100% of healthy neonatal kittens for the first time in the organization’s modern day history.
Mission Statement
To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.
Our Vision
Companion animals reside in loving homes. Communities respectfully coexist with wildlife.
Our History
Pasadena Humane was founded in 1903 by a local Methodist group. In the early years, Pasadena Humane worked to ensure the humane treatment of draft animals, as well as rescuing and rehoming orphaned and abused children. Companion animals gradually replaced working animals as Pasadena Humane's main focus, as working horses were retired in favor of modern machines.
Pasadena Humane has continually expanded and improved its services to meet the needs of the community. Today's animal shelter was designed in the mid-90s and included an increased number of dog kennels in a park-like setting, a spay/neuter clinic, and a dedicated space for humane outreach activities.
In recent years, Pasadena Humane has grown exponentially. The Animal Care Center opened in 2014 with a low-cost public spay/neuter clinic, behavior and training center, updated dog boarding kennels and expanded Shelter Shop. In 2015, the Neely Cat Center and Critter House opened, providing cats, rabbits and other critters an inviting, dedicated space of their own.
Socially Conscious Sheltering
Pasadena Humane officially adopted the Socially Conscious Sheltering framework in 2020. As a socially conscious shelter, we take a holistic approach to sheltering by making appropriate decisions for each animal on an individual basis, while continuing to support the needs of people—both pet owners and the community at large.