Leader of the Pack - Spring 2006
Springtime at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is busy and productive. Local wildlife search for suitable places to care for their young. Wildlife parents are naturally dawn to any empty space that provides the right shelter, so this is the time of year to check your property for places that may attract these squatters. Remember that it is easier to discourage wildlife from your property than to convince them to leave their nests. Call our wildlife officer, Veronica, at ext. 110 for information on discouraging wildlife from setting up their nursery on your property.
The warm weather also brings “kitten season” when most kittens are born. Since there are not enough homes for all of these kittens and their parents, PHS offers several programs to help the public sterilize their companion animals and local feral cats. Call MaryEllen 626-792-7151 x138 to set up an appointment to spay or neuter your pet or to participate in our March 19th, 2006 Spayathon for feral cats. By spaying or neutering your animals, you are helping us end the tragedy of pet overpopulation.
The broad stretch of our outreach is demonstrated by the participation of Derek Hensel, PHS Humane Officer, in the Border Puppy Task Force in December, 2005. Formed to stop the illegal smuggling of underage, unhealthy puppies across the border, the task force included Humane Officers from animal agencies across Southern California. Their efforts were recognized on January 21, 2006, when they were given a Certificate of Congressional Recognition and named Crime Fighters of the Month by Congressman Bob Filner.
Our first fundraiser of the year, Doglegs, Birdies and Eagles: Get on the Ball takes place on Monday, April 24. This golf and tennis benefit raises monies for our lifesaving programs and will be great fun for all who participate.
Whenever you visit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, you will find an agency responding to the needs of the animals and surrounding communities. We look forward to your visit and we are grateful for your support and love for the animals.
The warm weather also brings “kitten season” when most kittens are born. Since there are not enough homes for all of these kittens and their parents, PHS offers several programs to help the public sterilize their companion animals and local feral cats. Call MaryEllen 626-792-7151 x138 to set up an appointment to spay or neuter your pet or to participate in our March 19th, 2006 Spayathon for feral cats. By spaying or neutering your animals, you are helping us end the tragedy of pet overpopulation.
The broad stretch of our outreach is demonstrated by the participation of Derek Hensel, PHS Humane Officer, in the Border Puppy Task Force in December, 2005. Formed to stop the illegal smuggling of underage, unhealthy puppies across the border, the task force included Humane Officers from animal agencies across Southern California. Their efforts were recognized on January 21, 2006, when they were given a Certificate of Congressional Recognition and named Crime Fighters of the Month by Congressman Bob Filner.
Our first fundraiser of the year, Doglegs, Birdies and Eagles: Get on the Ball takes place on Monday, April 24. This golf and tennis benefit raises monies for our lifesaving programs and will be great fun for all who participate.
Whenever you visit the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, you will find an agency responding to the needs of the animals and surrounding communities. We look forward to your visit and we are grateful for your support and love for the animals.
posted by Steven R. McNall, President at 1:48 PM
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