Chris Ramon

Chris Ramon is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane. For queries, email hello@pasadenahumane.org.

Peanut, a stray 2-month-old shepherd mix, arrived at Pasadena Humane’s ICU suffering from severe facial injuries. He’s pictured here recovering in Pasadena Humane’s ICU. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane and Cassidy Thornton)

Column: A puppy named Peanut was in bad shape. Shelter medicine came to his rescue

May 22, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Peanut's nose was missing and his jaw was broken. Skilled care was there for him. Pasadena Humane's Chris Ramon reflects on the evolving value of expert veterinary care in urgent...

Eaton fire survivor Bootsie was adopted from Pasadena Humane and is now a beloved Altadena family pet. She’s featured on this year’s Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run T-shirt. The Walk, Pasadena Humane’s largest community event and fundraiser, returns Sunday, April 19 at Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl. Learn more and register at wigglewagglewalk.org. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: You and your dog will have fun at this ‘let’s go walkies’ event

April 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Pasadena Humane's 28th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run on April 19 is a fun fundraiser for you and your dog.

Jack, a 17-year-old Chihuahua who was a devoted companion to columnist and Pasadena Humane president and CEO Chris Ramon for nearly two decades. His recent passing highlights the grief and difficult decisions that come with saying goodbye to a beloved pet. (Photos courtesy of Chris Ramon)

Column: Measuring the days before saying goodbye to a pet

March 27, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Making the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to a pet who is ill can be done with love and peace.

Column: These matchmakers get to the heart of successful pet adoptions

February 6, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

You are smitten with their look and ready to take them home. But first, animal shelters want an honest talk about how adopting a pet fits into your lifestyle.

A western bluebird perches atop a monument at Mountain View Cemetery & Mortuary in Altadena. (Photo courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: This Altadena cemetery is also a ‘sanctuary’ for the living

January 30, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

A monthly series offered by Pasadena Humane offer walks through Mountain View Cemetery & Mortuary in Altadena. These tours invite people to see the cemetery as a sanctuary: a verdant...

On January 7, 2026, Pasadena Humane welcomed nine adoptable dogs from San Diego Humane Society. The transfer highlights how shelters support one another in emergencies, as they did during last year’s Eaton fire response. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: Network of animal shelter partners crucial during disasters

January 16, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

San Diego Humane Society was among the shelter partners who showed up in a significant way during the Eaton fire. One year later, Pasadena Humane returned the favor.

(L) A Pasadena Humane vet tech comforts a dog found in the wake of the Eaton fire. Riley, as he would come to be known, suffered from severe burns throughout his body and all four paws. Jan. 2025. (M) Animal Control Officer Armin Woodeye leaves out food and water as part of Pasadena Humane’s efforts to rescue community cats who survived the fire. Jan. 2025. (R) Volunteers from partner organizations like K9 Youth Alliance help care for the hundreds of pets housed at Pasadena Humane during the Eaton fire. Jan. 2025. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: Eaton fire disaster response was an outpouring of love to pets

December 27, 2025 at 10:31 a.m.

Pasadena Humane reflects on the 2025 Eaton fire roaring through nearby neighborhoods and the generous help to save pets, then and now, on the wildfire's one-year anniversary.

Baby opossums recover at Pasadena Humane’s Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center. The shelter is one of only two in Southern California permitted to rehabilitate and release wild animals. Learn more at pasadenahumane.org/wildlife. (Photo courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: Local wildlife are our neighbors, how to keep them holiday safe

December 12, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Pasadena Humane's Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center is one of only two shelters in Southern California permitted to rehabilitate and release wild animals.

Riley arrived at Pasadena Humane with severe burns after the Eaton fire (left). After nearly six months of dedicated care, he made an incredible recovery and was adopted into a loving home (right). Riley is now the face of our Giving Tuesday campaign where every gift made through December 2 will be 5x matched up to $100,000. Learn more at pasadenahumane.org/givingtuesday. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: ‘Giving Tuesday’ donations help animal shelter’s funding

November 28, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.

Animal shelters in Los Angeles County appreciate donations before and on Dec. 2, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

A few weeks ago, Pasadena Humane took 94 small pets — 31 mice and 63 hamsters — from a single home. This was the largest small animal hoarding case in our organization’s recent history. The critters are now safe in our care, and we are looking for adopters to provide them with loving homes. Learn more at pasadenahumane.org. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Column: Pet hoarding, how did it come to this, and community’s response

November 14, 2025 at 11:25 a.m.

How to reach people who hoard pets out of love, but can't admit to being in over their head and need help early-on from the community.

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