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Pasadena Humane spotlights volunteers and animals available for adoption on community program
Summary
Pasadena Humane representatives and volunteers described recent adoptions, volunteer roles, and opportunities to foster or register as a volunteer; the segment highlighted specific animals and encouraged listeners to contact the shelter for volunteer or adoption information.
Pasadena Humane staff and volunteers appeared on the program to highlight animals available for adoption and the shelter's volunteer needs.
"Hi everyone, my name is Siri. I'm here at Pasadena Humane this morning," the presenter said, introducing animals including Nani (a 4-year-old brindle pit mix) and Dorito (a one-year-old Labrador retriever mix) that had come in as strays. The presenter described Nani as "vibrant" and suggested she could be a good companion for someone starting a walking routine; Dorito was described as high-energy and suited to a lower-traffic, calmer home that can provide ongoing training.
Volunteers spoke about their experiences. "I'm Caitlyn Cochran," one volunteer said, describing frequent shifts and the emotional work of shelter volunteering. Another volunteer, Christine Penohi, said she began volunteering in 2017 and noted the shelter's efforts to support animals through foster, adoption and rescue placements. Staff and volunteers emphasized the range of volunteer opportunities, from animal care to administrative support, and encouraged interested people to learn more about volunteering and foster/adoption programs at Pasadena Humane.
The program included an adoption success story: a dog named Campion that had been in shelter custody during a past fire was announced as adopted after about a year with the shelter's team working to place him.
How to help and adopt Pasadena Humane described volunteer roles, foster opportunities and community programs as ways to support the shelter. The presenter invited listeners to visit the shelter's website to review volunteer openings and registration information and to meet adoptable animals in person.
What volunteers said Long-term volunteers said the work can be emotionally challenging but rewarding, and that consistent shifts and teamwork help staff place animals in homes. Volunteers asked for community awareness of both short-term needs (supplies, fosters) and ongoing roles (daily animal care, humane education).
