> At a Glance
> – One year after San Diego Humane helped Pasadena during the Eaton Fire, Pasadena Humane now welcomes 10 dogs to free up San Diego’s capacity for a hoarding case.
> – The dogs arrive Jan. 8 and will be available for adoption immediately.
> – Why it matters: The swap shows how California shelters lean on one another to keep animals safe when disasters strike.
When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena and Pasadena in January 2025, Pasadena Humane’s kennels filled overnight with pets whose owners suddenly had nowhere to live. Partner shelters statewide stepped up-San Diego Humane took in 50+ adoptable animals to make room for those emergency intakes. One year later, the favor is being returned.
A Full-Circle Rescue
San Diego Humane is now managing a large-scale hoarding investigation that has stretched its resources. To help, Pasadena Humane accepted 10 adoptable dogs transported north on January 8.
> Marissa Sunny, Pasadena Humane Senior Director of Placement, said:
> > “Being able to support them on the one-year anniversary of the fire is incredibly meaningful and reminds us how powerful collaboration can be during times of crisis.”
The transferred dogs are not connected to the hoarding case; their move simply opens kennel space in San Diego so staff can focus on the urgent situation.
Adoption Details
- Dogs go up for adoption starting Jan. 8 at the Raymond Avenue center.
- View photos and meet-and-greet slots are posted on the Pasadena Humane website.
- Standard adoption fees and screening apply.
Key Takeaways
- Pasadena Humane and San Diego Humane have now swapped 60+ animals in mutual aid moves within a year.
- The partnership keeps adoptable animals moving instead of languishing during space crunches.
- Community support-from fosters to adopters-makes these rapid transfers possible.
Mutual aid between shelters turns local crises into statewide solutions, one dog at a time.
