Thursday, February 12, 2026

Pasadena Humane Drops All Adoption Fees to $14 for Valentine’s Weekend

[photo credit: Pasadena Humane]

The three-day “Swipe Right” promotion includes spay or neuter, vaccines and a microchip for every pet

Every dog, cat, rabbit and critter at Pasadena Humane will be available for adoption at $14 starting Thursday, a three-day Valentine’s Day promotion that includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and a microchip at that price.

The promotion, called “Swipe Right,” runs February 13 through 15 at the shelter. It is the latest iteration of a Valentine’s-themed campaign the organization has run in past years, borrowing the language of dating apps to match Pasadena-area residents with shelter animals. MetLife is sponsoring the reduced fees, according to Pasadena Humane.

The shelter serves 11 cities, including Pasadena and Altadena, and helped more than 56,000 animals in 2024, according to the Pasadena Star-News. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1903.

“We operate under what we call an Open Adoptions philosophy,” Chris Ramon, president and CEO of Pasadena Humane, wrote in a column published February 6 in the Pasadena Star-News. “In practice, this means we approach pet adoption as a conversation. Adopters of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.”

Ramon said the organization’s goal is to serve as an educational resource for adopters, helping them feel comfortable with the pet they choose. Adoption counselors ask prospective adopters questions to determine the right match, he wrote. Izzy Nidetz, Pasadena Humane’s director of placement, asks adopters how they envision a new pet fitting into their life, according to Ramon’s column.

Regular adoption processes apply during the promotion. A licensing fee may also apply. Adoptions are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pasadena Humane also maintains year-round programs that reduce or eliminate adoption fees for specific groups. The Seniors for Seniors program allows people 60 and older to adopt pets 5 and older at no charge, funded by the Pets for the Elderly Foundation. Active-duty and retired military personnel receive fee-waived adoptions through the Pets for Veterans program.

The “Swipe Right” promotion runs February 13 through 15 at Pasadena Humane, 361 South Raymond Avenue. Adoptions are available daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More information and a list of available pets are at pasadenahumane.org. The shelter can be reached at 626-792-7151.

“If you’ve been thinking about adopting, Valentine’s Day weekend is a good time to find your match,” Ramon wrote.