Pasadena Humane to Provide Duarte Animal Services Starting in 2026

Pasadena Humane announced on Wednesday it will take over animal services for the City of Duarte beginning July 1, 2026, according to a statement released by the organization.

Pasadena Humane, which already provides animal control and sheltering services to Pasadena and Altadena and 9 other cities across the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities, will assume duties now handled by Duarte Animal Control and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. Pet licensing will shift to Pasadena Humane on July 1, 2027.

Duarte Public Safety Director Larry Breceda said the city is “proud to partner with Pasadena Humane,” noting the organization’s “experience and compassion will strengthen animal care services for our residents and ensure animals in our community receive the support they deserve.”

“We are thrilled for this opportunity to welcome Duarte into the Pasadena Humane service area,” said Chris Ramon, the organization’s president and CEO. He said the partnership reflects trust from neighboring communities and praised staff and volunteers for making the work possible. Ramon added that Pasadena Humane looks forward to delivering “the high-quality programs and services that our community has come to rely on.”

Duarte’s approximately 24,400 residents and their pets will gain access to Pasadena Humane’s full range of services, including animal sheltering, pet adoptions, lost-and-found services, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines, outreach initiatives, owner assistance programs, training classes and workshops, and volunteer engagement.

Residents will also have access to wildlife support, including expert guidance through the wildlife helpline, humane exclusion assistance, wildlife rehabilitation services, and educational resources promoting safe and humane interactions with wildlife.

Pasadena Humane said the addition of Duarte is a natural extension of its service area along the 210 corridor and strengthens its ability to serve people and animals throughout the region.

Founded in 1903, Pasadena Humane provides shelter and care for vulnerable animals at its Pasadena campus and offers programs that help people keep their pets, including free and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines, a pet food pantry, training programs, and an animal support call center. In 2025, the organization helped more than 71,000 animals through adoptions, wildlife rehabilitation, lost-and-found services, veterinary care, training classes, and surrender-prevention assistance, according to the release.