Shelter Pets Find Homes For The Holidays

    PASADENA, CA, December 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Make a shelter pet's life merrier this holiday season. Adopt your new best friend at the Pasadena Humane Society. On Thursday, December 14, Pasadena Humane joins forces with KTLA for Take 5 to Care, a day-long $5 pet adoption event.

The $5 adoption fee will apply to all available pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits and other critters. Each adoption includes the spay/neuter surgery, a microchip and up-to-date vaccines for dogs and cats. After adopting, visitors can head over to the shelter's retail store to pick up food and other supplies for their adopted pet. Gift certificates and gifts for pet lovers are also available.

"This year, we want all the animals in our care to spend the holidays in a new home," said Julie Bank, President and CEO of the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. "A huge thank you to KTLA for helping animals get adopted and for their general support of our programs, services, and events."

Take 5 to Care is KTLA 5's year-round commitment to engage, educate and involve Southern California individuals and families with matters that affect the community. This year marks the third time the TV station has partnered with Pasadena Humane to increase pet adoptions around the holidays. KTLA 5 News will be broadcasting live from the Pasadena Humane Society for the morning news.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Pasadena Humane Society in our shared commitment to shelter pets this holiday season! What better way to celebrate the spirit of giving than to help find a forever home for every pet in need!!" said Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services at KTLA 5.

For those who would like to support PHS in other ways, consider donating to the organization's Happy Pawlidays donation drive. A list of much needed items, can be found at pasadenahumane.org/wishlist. Monetary donations can also be made at pasadenahumane.org/donate.

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is located at 361 S. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, California. Adoption hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular adoption policies and screening apply. View adoptable animals at pasadenahumane.org.

About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The organization is dedicated to promoting humane treatment and compassionate care for all animals. The animals in its care come from 11 animal control contract cities, as well as partner shelters across the Los Angeles area and beyond. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA also offers lifesaving programs and services to the community that support the human-animal bond and keep pets in homes. To learn more, visit pasadenahumane.org.

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