Pasadena Humane Society Gears Up for Busy 4th of July Weekend

Nothing says 4th of July like a spectacular fireworks display; but how do fireworks affect our pets? Dogs, cats and other animals are easily frightened by the loud booms and bursts of fireworks and may run away. With the 4th of July falling on a Saturday this year, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) is expecting a considerable increase in stray animals over the holiday weekend.

In response, the shelter will be open additional hours to accommodate the reunification of pets with owners. All return to owner fees will be waived from Sunday to Tuesday for stray animals arriving over the holiday weekend.

• Friday, July 3: Normal business hours from 9am to 6pm.
• Saturday, July 4: Shelter closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
• Sunday, July 5: The office will open at 9am for pet reunification only. The shelter will be open from 11am to 5pm.
• Monday, July 6: The main office will be open from 9am to 1pm to facilitate pet reunification requests only.
• Tuesday, July 7: Normal business hours resume.

A current identification tag is the best way to ensure your pet is returned to you promptly. On July 3rd and 4th, PHS Animal Control Officers will be out in the field to return lost animals with current ID tags directly to their homes. If you live in our service area and see a stray animal, call (626) 792-7151 ext. 102.

Remember, it’s best to keep your pets indoors over the 4th of July weekend. If your pet runs away, make sure to search the kennels of your local shelter and post signs in your neighborhood. PHS updates its website, www.pasadenahumane.org, hourly.

About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an open door, community-funded center, which provides all animals a place where they receive a safe haven, care and respect. The agency provides essential animal welfare and control services for the cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. For more information, visit www.pasadenahumane.org.