WELCOME TO THE GLENDALE HUMANE SOCIETY

Please enjoy this slide show of some of our well loved residents.

We are a non-profit, donor-supported humane rescue organization. Since 1924, the Glendale Humane Society has provided shelter for unwanted dogs and cats. Glendale Humane is a No-Kill facility. We care for our animals until they are placed in loving, permanent homes.

LANCASTER PUPPY MILL YORKIES

May 1st we received a call from a fellow rescuer looking for shelters to take in puppy mill dogs in need of homes. The Lancaster puppy mill had a kennel license for 100 dogs and was cited for housing 401. Lancaster shelter had sent 10 Yorkies to the Castaic Shelter and needed to move them out quickly. We sent our employee, Star, to Castaic to bring back 5 of them. She snuck in 1 extra and set them all up at Glendale Humane to give them a second chance.

Everyone of them was sweeter then the next so we chose a candy theme as a base for their names. Jelly Belly, Taffy, Peppermint Patty, Lollipop, Sugar Baby, and Gummy Bear became our sweet babies. They range in age 4 years to 7 years and up to 10 pounds. In the time we’ve had them at GHS we have fallen in love over and over again. We are amazed at how eager they are to please and how forgiving they are of humans.

All these girls were used for breeding. They had puppies their entire lives and deserve to have a life of their own. As they are ready to move on we will list their photo and bio on our website. Please view them individually on our Adopt A Companion. All of these sweethearts are having their teeth cleaned and being spayed before adoption.

We would appreciate donations made in their honor to help offset the cost of getting them healthy. Please click on the PayPal link below if you can help.

If you are interested in adopting one of these candy treats please download the application and fax or bring in to Glendale Humane.

We are proud to feed EaglePack Holistic Pet Food.

Only the best for our companion animals.

Eagle Pack® Holistic Select® and Eagle Pack® Super Premium brands offer natural, human grade ingredients and the highest quality meat meals, grains, and fats and oils available. Both contain at least 8 of our holistic, custom supplements. To learn more about ingredients used in our foods, choose a product line (Holistic Select® or Super Premium) and follow the link to the respective “Ingredients” page.

The Eagle Pack® Holistic Select® brand offers hypoallergenic formulas, unique ingredients such as duck, organic quinoa, a broader variety of fruits and vegetables and added holistic supplements.

Featured Dog of the Week

Tommy

Tommy was rescued from the Lancaster shelter. This gorgeous senior boy deserves to get out of the shelter. All that he is looking for, is to find his home. Tommy is affectionate, smart, and he enjoys canine companions. Please give him a warm bed and a forever home. Please come meet Tommy.»

Dog Training Classes Held at GHS

Classes Coming Soon

Glendale Humane Society proudly offers non-violent, reward-based dog training. Presented by Paul Owens and Jenina Schutter. Paul is the director of Raise With Praise, Inc. a nonprofit educational organization. Paul has been training dogs since 1972. He is a certified evaluator for Delta Society’s Animal Assisted Therapy program, is endorsed by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. He is the author of The Dog Whisperer A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training and The Puppy Whisperer.

Jenina is the director of Smart Paws Dog Training and she has been training dogs since 2000. She is a behavioral expert focusing on fear aggression, leadership issues, dog aggression, and human aggression just to name a few. Her training is based on punishment-free, positive rewards only.

This is a six-week class session at the Glendale Humane Society for $135.00 (GHS Alumni $125.00). To register please call (818) 242-1128

Click here to view a movie clip of a training session.

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR PETS

Protect Your Pets From Summer Heat!

Overheating can be deadly for your pet! Never leave your animal in a parked vehicle. Even on a relatively cool day with the windows open, a car can quickly become a furnace. Exercise your pet in the cool of the early morning or evening - hot asphalt or pavement can burn their paws. Extra precautions should be taken with senior dogs, short-nosed dogs, over-weight dogs, and thick-coated dogs, as they can quickly succumb to heat-stress. Provide your pet with plenty of fresh drinking water and shade while they�re outdoors.

Here are some tips to keep them safe during hot weather. »

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Do you enjoy the videos of our dogs on the adoption page?

We have actress and animal advocate, Mariana Tosca, to thank for them. Mariana founded Canine Cinema, a company that produces short films of people and their companion animals. Proceeds are donated to various animal protection organizations across the US. Please visit the Canine Cinema website at www.CanineCinema.com. Or visit Mariana’s website at www.mtosca.com.

Volunteer Orientations are held quarterly at GHS

The next orientation is scheduled for September 13 & September 20, 2008 - FULL

You must attend BOTH Saturdays, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in order to work with our dogs. The first Saturday involves a general orientation with information about volunteering and the shelter, the second Saturday is a “hands-on” training session with our trainers. If you are a “cat only” person, you attend just the first Saturday (Sept. 13, 2008) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You must sign up for the class in order to attend, so please leave your name and telephone number on our answering machine. There is limited space so call soon. If you love animals and want to make a difference, please come volunteer. More Information »

Canine Parenting Classes

Now offered on a variety of weeknights and weekend days!

This class is FREE and open to the public. Whether adopting a puppy or an adult dog, this fun, informative class is full of helpful hints to insure your new relationship gets off to a good start. Learn what to expect when bringing home a new canine family member! Class covers settling in, house-training, home alone, nutrition, grooming, car safety, and much, much more!

Please call us at 818-242-1128 for reservations.

Mobile Adoptions

Come meet our dogs!

Mobile Adoptions are on the first and third Sunday of every month at the Andersen’s Pet Shop parking lot from 11 am - 2 pm. Please join us at Andersen’s Pet Shop - 2218 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose - (818) 249-1724

Foster Homes Needed

Glendale Humane Society is seeking foster parents!

Kitten season is at its peak! We rely on the generosity of volunteer foster parents to take infant kittens - also known as bottle babies - into their homes temporarily. We sometimes have under-age puppies and adult dogs in need of a quiet place to recover from recent surgeries. If you would like more information about how to become a foster parent, please call Alyce or Star: 818-242-1128.

Old Friends
Our Seniors for Seniors adoption program

Glendale Humane Society’s Old Friends program offers a matchmaking service that is both life-saving and life-enhancing! Find out more…