Nearly 60 Cats and Dogs Up for Adoption at Pasadena Humane Society After Eaton Fire
Finding Homes for Fire-Displaced Pets
The Pasadena Humane Society is urgently seeking families to adopt nearly 60 cats and dogs who were left homeless after last month’s devastating Eaton Fire. The fire forced the shelter to shut down temporarily, but staff worked tirelessly to care for the animals. Now, with operations resuming, they are racing to find loving homes for these displaced pets.
A Shelter Overwhelmed by Need
The Pasadena Humane Society is housing more animals than ever before, creating an urgent need for adoptions. Staff members are pleading with the community to step forward and help.
“We haven’t had this many animals on-site in a really long time, and the only way we can help more animals is through adoptions,” said Kevin McManus, a representative from the shelter.
The shelter is also providing emergency care for over 200 animals whose owners were displaced by the fire. While those pets will remain at the facility until their families can take them back, the sheer number of animals needing shelter has stretched resources thin.
A Heartfelt Adoption Story
Among those hoping to adopt was Ginny Harwood, who recently suffered a heartbreaking loss.
“I lost my husband three weeks ago,” she shared. Now, she hopes to bring home a kitten to help ease her grief.
Other visitors echoed her sentiments, eager to give these animals a second chance. “These fur babies deserve a loving home, and that’s why we want to adopt,” said Larissa Simental, another potential adopter.
Why Adoptions Are Critical Right Now
The shelter remains committed to housing the 200 emergency evacuee pets for as long as necessary, even if it takes months or years for families to reclaim them. However, space is limited, and finding homes for the other displaced animals is the only way to ensure they can continue helping those in need.
“For those 200 animals, there’s no timeline,” McManus explained. “We’re going to hold onto them until people say, ‘Hey, I’m ready to take my pets back.’ That might be nine months, a year—it doesn’t matter. We’ve committed to doing that because we don’t want people to also lose a family member on top of their home.”
How to Help
For those considering pet adoption, now is the perfect time. The Pasadena Humane Society is full, and every adoption not only provides a loving home for an animal in need but also helps free up space for future rescues.
Each adoption is a step toward recovery for both the pets and the community as they rebuild in the wake of the fire.
See how the Pasadena Humane Society is helping pets after the Eaton Fire.
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