Column: Network of animal shelter partners crucial during disasters

On January 7, 2026, Pasadena Humane welcomed nine adoptable dogs from San Diego Humane Society. The transfer highlights how shelters support one another in emergencies, as they did during last year’s Eaton fire response. (Photos courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

Last week was a difficult one for me. It still feels hard to believe that a full year has passed since the Eaton fire tore through our community, leaving devastation in its wake.

On January 7, our staff and volunteers gathered to mark...