Pasadena Humane Society Taking Over Monrovia Animal Control

The City of Monrovia approved an animal control contract with the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) at Tuesday's city council meeting. The new contract is effective January 1, 2014.

Services included in the contract include animal rescue, dog barking complaints, cruelty investigations, picking up and transporting stray animals and dog licenses. Monrovia residents will also have access to affordable spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, too.

"We are happy to partner with the City of Monrovia to provide the best care possible for its animals," says Steve McNall, president/CEO of the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. "We are looking forward to being an invaluable community resource for animals and pet owners."

Monrovia joins Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena served by the PHS. The Pasadena Humane Society is located at 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena 91105. Hours of operation are Tuesdays-Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. For more information, visit www.pasadenahumane.org.

Source: Pasadena Humane Society press release

- Brad Haugaard