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Pets of the Week: Melody and Brent

These two dogs have gentle hearts and would be a great addition to your family.

Pasadena Humane Society: Melody

Melody is one cute girl and has a great heartwarming story. She was brought into PHS when she was hit by a car. Since then she’s made a full recovery and is very sweet, charming and a quick learner. She already knows sit, down and stay!

See a video of Melody in action, simply click on this link.

Melody’s adoption fee is $120. Her fee includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, the first set of vaccinations, and a free follow-up health check at a participating vet.

Melody’s Adoption Number: A294190

Phone: (626) 792-7151

Website: www.pasadenahumane.org

Address: 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA, 91105

Adoption Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Pasadena Humane Society is a private non-profit animal welfare agency that has contracted with seven area cities, including yours, to provide animal control services.

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society: Brent

Meet Brent, from the SGV Humane Society:

Brent is estimated to be between 6 months and 1 year old and is a very handsome boy. He loves people and attention. He has been learning from a student at Animal Behavior College, and is doing very well! Brent likes belly rubs, and also likes it when you talk to him. In particular, when you tell him, "I love you, Brent!" he will give you a really big smile! Brent needs a forever home, so please stop in to meet him and consider making him part of your family!

The adoption fee for dogs is $120-$135 and includes a spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip.

Brent’s Adoption Number: AZ03281

Phone: (626) 286-1159

Website: www.sgvhumane.org

Address: 851 E Grand Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Adoption Hours: Open 6 Days a Week - Tuesday through Sunday (Closed Monday)   Shelter/Kennel Hours: 10:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society provides food, shelter and medical care to thousands of stray dogs and cats, or have been rescued from abusive conditions.

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Malcolm October 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Sorry, but anyone who adopts a Pit Bull should see a shrink.
Patrick Lee October 16, 2011 at 02:11 pm
Hi Malcolm: I know a lot of people share this view, but I've had one pit mix dog, who was the best, sweetest dog ever. I'm sure others have had similar experiences. I'm of the mind that dogs are individuals and some are bad (mistreated, abused) and some are good; you can't tell by breed necessarily.
Redmond Carolipio October 16, 2011 at 02:41 pm
I've got a pit mix, who ended up in a shelter after growing up in a house with children (the previous family lost their home, and could no longer look after him). I really can't imagine life without him. He walks in crowds, children pet and scruffle him, and he's a sweetheart. That said, he has also caused a few nervous looks and shifts to other sides of the street from some people, and in rare instances, I have had parents walking by with kids to ask me to hold onto him as they pass by. I love my dog, but I am not going to judge those folks because I have no idea what their experience with other dogs has been like. I share the view of looking at dogs as individual beings shaped from their experiences. I'd also add that there are some dog owners out there who also prove themselves completely unworthy of having pets, either abusing them or being too ignorant of the demands of actual dog care and behavior. I'm not saying all pit mixes are loving angels ... I'm just saying in my case, my dog would probably wiggle his butt and try to sniff Mr. Harwood if we met on one of our walks.
Malcolm October 24, 2011 at 11:27 am
Patrick & Redmond:
Not all the Nazi's were bad guys either, but how do you tell them apart? Sorry, but those dogs were bred to fight and kill and it's in their jeans. Why take a chance when there are hundreds of other breeds to choose from? I think it's a macho thing to own one and it tell's you a little about the owner and his/her insecurity. Like I said before, perhaps a visit to the psychologist is in order.
Patrick Lee October 24, 2011 at 02:32 pm
Malcolm: Well, I do draw the line at adopting Nazis.
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Dan Abendschein (Editor) June 18, 2013 at 09:11 am
I would say Eric, for the same reason you posted this announcement on Patch - so other Sierra MadreRead More residents will read it.
lisa June 18, 2013 at 02:29 pm
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ANALILY PARK June 18, 2013 at 03:17 pm
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ANALILY PARK June 18, 2013 at 03:18 pm
Every time I see a "Ziplock" Baggie I wonder..... Where will it end up!?
Maria M D June 10, 2013 at 09:37 am
Sierra Madre Sue--Thanks for bringing this issue to light. We haven't had block parties on EastRead More Laurel, but we have had Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out parties at my house. I would love to have a block party, but it sounds expensive and complicated in Sierra Madre. I will make sure that others are aware of this issue. I agree that Sierra Madre is a small town, where you know all your neighbors and watch out for each other. That is what makes it so special.
SierraMadreSue Behrens June 11, 2013 at 11:48 am
Thank you Maria. I saw my letter got published in the Mountain Views last Saturday so hopefully ifRead More more people express the same opinion to the City, maybe they'll listen and react!
Maria M D June 11, 2013 at 01:36 pm
Sue--You are welcome and thanks for bringing attention to this issue. My friends, Jon and SarahRead More live on your block. They have enjoyed the block parties in the past.
Catherine Budincich May 28, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Yes. That is a good idea
LarKat May 28, 2013 at 01:31 pm
Even with students being sent to class with the individual supplies they need, teachers are sorelyRead More lacking basic supplies. Programs that help teachers are wonderful for the educators, schools and parents who are generally called upon to make up the difference.
Louis Educe May 28, 2013 at 06:22 pm
I guess some of my point is that instead of Staples, BigLots, Target etc. giving supplies andRead More discounts to teachers - somehow give it to the parents. By giving it to the schools/teachers it perpetuates the idea that it is "our" job to provide these supplies to the kids - and lets parents even more off the hook for taking responsibility for their own families. I will say though that MANY families in lower income areas set priorities for school and make decisions which teach kids that school and education are important priorities in both time and money. What is sad is that many also make the choice to spend what little funds they have on the latest high end phone, or fashion statement at the cost of being ready for class and learning. If you ask any teacher, we see this every year and now at the end of they year when kids haven't succeeded, they often ask US why their kids didn't do well... you spend money on where your heart is - and it wasn't in school.