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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
19 cats found in El Monte stolen cargo van said to be relatively healthy
Veterinary care continues for 19 cats that were found stashed inside a stolen Ford Transit cargo van over the weekend. The Monrovia Police Department said the van was reported stolen out of El Monte on June 15 and was spotted by a Monrovia officer in the early morning of June 20. Inside the van, 19 adult cats were found living in "deplorable conditions." Nineteen cats found living in a stolen van are being cared for by veterinary staff at Pasadena Humane. Pasadena Humane Pasadena Humane's Animal Control Officers were contacted, and a team of animal professionals, including veterinary staff, took the animals for further care. Veterinary staff care for 19 cats that were found in a stolen van. Pasadena Humane The cats are still receiving care and undergoing evaluations, but are in "relatively good health," despite being found in filth, Pasadena Humane said. They are not ready for adoption yet. Pasadena Humane held a special adoption promotion over the weekend, where fees were waived, and 86 cats were adopted. To support these cats' specific care, the organization accepts donations at
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Cat Returned to Shelter for Being Too Needy—Then Everything Changed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 7-year-old cat named Art has finally found his forever home after being returned to shelter for being "too needy." Art first arrived at the shelter in California after being found alone in Altadena following the Eaton Fire in January, a spokesperson for the Pasadena Humane, Kevin McManus, told Newsweek. "We suspected that he was an outdoor community cat, but no one came forward to reclaim him. While he was here, he interacted with our volunteers positively, but would occasionally give indications that he was a little nervous with people," McManus said. Art was eventually adopted by an experienced cat owner seeking a chilled-out lap companion, and although the cat did show his sweet side to her, she couldn't deal with his behavior when overstimulated, and decided to take him back to shelter. "He would sometimes play bite or swat at the adopter. She was concerned that she was not the right person for him, and, quite frankly, this was a wise decision as he ultimately (accidentally) bit her to the point of drawing blood," McManus said. So Pasadena Humane took to Facebook to help Art find a better match for his affectionate and playful energy. "If you're looking for a Velcro kitty who always wants to be the center of attention (and will show off his perfectly fluffy belly to make sure that happens), seven-year-old Art is probably the cat for you!" Pasadena Humane said in a post shared on Friday. After the message went viral, Art the cat was quickly adopted by another very experienced family looking to add a new feline to their home. "[They] had a feisty cat previously, so his behavior did not faze them," McManus said. While Art was lucky enough to find a family willing to give him a chance, for many other felines in shelter things don't always go this way. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says that, of the 2.9 million cats that entered U.S. shelters in 2024, about 2.2 million were adopted, 362,000 were returned to their owner or the field, 369,000 were transferred to other organizations, and 273,000 were euthanized. The majority of animals in shelter, about 60 percent, enter as stray; however, almost 30 percent are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. An image shared by Pasadena Humane shows Art lying on a bed of towels. An image shared by Pasadena Humane shows Art lying on a bed of towels. @pasadenahumane The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 21,000 likes and 1,900 comments on the platform. One user, Myra Austin Cochran, commented: "Who turns in a cat for 'being too needy?" Lakin Danielle Sizemore posted: "How could a person return him for being too needy? THEY ARE NOT A TRUE CAT PERSON! Because … I beg for my cats to come snuggle with me and they ignore me." Tina Banks added: "A pet that loves you, and loves to be near you and show affection? how hard that must have been for them. Maybe they should just get a pet rock instead." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Cat severely burned in Eaton Fire returns home after four-month hospital stay
Lounging by the window in her cat condo, Skinny Minnie has a new lease on life after the Eaton Fire nearly killed her. "All four legs were insanely, badly burned," owner Mark Pastor said. Her pet parents Pastor and Lisa De Lange said their other cat Bo woke them up meowing at 2:30 a.m. on the night the deadly wildfire started. When they saw the flames burning the back of their home, they realized they had minutes to evacuate, but couldn't find Skinny Minnie. The Eaton Fire destroyed their West Altadena home. For two weeks, the pair worried about their beloved cat's fate. But when their friend sent an unbelievable social media post from the Pasadena Humane Society, their fears vanished when they saw Skinny Minnie in the hands of a celebrity. "It was a picture from Pasadena Humane that Adrien Brody visited the shelter and he was holding her," Pastor said. "And I turned around and I'm going 'Lisa! Lisa!'" They got to the shelter the next morning and reunited with their injured cat. "She was laying there and she actually reached out, like to say 'Mom, look at my booboos," Pastor said. Skinny Minnie had severe burns on her little face, ears, belly, legs and tail. Her paws were so badly burned that they no longer had pads. More than 30 people at the Pasadena Humane Society took care of the injured cat and after four months, she got to come home. "We just can't thank all of them enough," Pastor said. From the veterinarians to the volunteers who comforted Skinny Minnie, the whole team from the humane society sent them home with a card. Pastor and De Lange are thankful for the kindness and while they are heartbroken for the families who lost loved ones, they hope their cat's story of survival helps people persevere through the rebuilding process. "That she's here to help make other people feel better about what happened and see hope," De Lange said. "That's the only thing we can think of cause nobody should go through what she went through." The Pasadena Humane Society said donations form the community are the only reason that Skinny Minnie had a chance to survive.
CBS News
06-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Pasadena Humane hosts Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run to support pets and raise vital funds
Excitement filled the air as the 27th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run kicked off in Pasadena, with thousands of participants and their furry companions bringing an infectious energy to the event. Hosted by Pasadena Humane , the event had already raised an impressive $350,000, with more than 2,000 participants expected to gather at Brookside Park, located at 360 N Arroyo Boulevard, at the Rose Bowl. One of the day's highlights was the highly anticipated doggy costume contest. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Sunday, with the walk scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. A mobile adoption unit was also on-site, featuring five or six dogs available for adoption right at the event. "There's a lot of dogs and people and a lot of volunteers," said Kristin Sullivan, a volunteer. "There is so much energy, there is so much excitement." For Pasadena Humane, the event is one of their largest annual fundraisers, supporting vital programs like foster care, a kitten nursery, animal ICU, wildlife care, and more, all aimed at saving the lives of animals in the community. "Animals are expensive to care for in kennel. And we have a fantastic community. We have an amazing support group. We are still getting in a number of strays. We are occasionally getting in some custody dogs. The fundraisers are vital to the mission," Sullivan added. The event is of particular importance this year due to the aftermath of the Eaton fire, with Pasadena Humane playing a key role in caring for lost pets. "We are still caring for about 140 animals whose families just don't have a home to go back to. We are doing that at no charge to them, of course, but that is only possible because of the generosity of our community," said Kevin McManus, a spokesperson for Pasadena Humane. "We have participants from all over. We have adopters from all over. We have supporters from all over . . . it is a really fun day, I am so excited."
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bandages removed from paws of bobcat burned in Eaton Fire
A bobcat found dehydrated and burned on all four paws during the Eaton Fire in January has made several steps forward in its recovery, officials said recently. The female bobcat was found in Sierra Madre as the deadly and destructive wildfire raged through the hillsides and nearby communities. 'Our veterinary and wildlife teams cared for her over the coming weeks, changing the bandages on her paws regularly (under sedation) and nursing her back to health,' a Facebook post by Pasadena Human stated last week. Staff minimized their contact with the injured animal while keeping up treatments and allowing the wounds to heal. 'We are so proud of our staff for providing top-notch care while keeping wildlife wild,' the post read. After showing the ability to walk comfortably without the bandages, the bobcat was placed at the California Wildlife Center to continue its recovery in an outdoor space before hopefully being returned to the wild. 'The Eaton Fire had a devastating impact on wild animals, but being a part of their recovery gives us hope for the future of our local ecosystem,' Pasadena Humane stated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
