A rendering of Pasadena Humane’s 2025 Rose Parade float, Welcome House. (Float rendering is courtesy of Event of Roses)
After I first heard the theme of the 2025 Rose Parade “Finest Day Ever!” I instantly considered the day pets are welcomed into their new houses. For shelter pets and their households, adoption day is a day of affection, pleasure, and a contemporary begin — a real greatest day ever.
This 12 months, Pasadena Humane, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Diet, is honored to rejoice pet adoption with our Rose Parade float “Welcome House.”
Meet Drake, the larger-than-life Siberian husky whose likeness greets you on the entrance door of our 2025 Rose Parade float. After spending greater than 250 days in our care, he lastly discovered his ceaselessly residence. Now referred to as Rocky, he spends his days taking part in together with his Aussie brother, Freddie, and is lovingly referred to as “an angel” by his household. See representations of Drake and different inspiring pets on our “Welcome House” float, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Diet. Study extra at pasadenahumane.org/roseparade
Our float tells the tales of actual shelter pets who discovered loving households. Every animal depicted on the float represents a pet adopted from Pasadena Humane — and I’m thrilled to introduce you to them.
From my earlier columns or different information, you would possibly acknowledge Miracle, the inspiration behind our Miracle Medical Fund, or Scooter, the decided little canine with an enormous persona who acquired a brand new lease on life after we match him with a wheelchair.
And let’s not overlook Lua, who stole hearts on final 12 months’s float and shortly after discovered a house.
Then there’s Walter, the deaf pup who had a particular bond together with his greatest pal Julia who can be deaf. Sadly, Walter handed earlier this 12 months after many great years together with his adopted household. Our ideas are with Julia and her mother, Chrissy. Thanks for sharing your story with us over time. You introduced inspiration and hope to so many.
Peeking over the windowsill are Machu and Picchu, two playful brothers who started life deserted outdoors our shelter. Now, they’re dwelling their greatest lives collectively in a house stuffed with toys, cardboard containers, and nonstop sibling wrestling matches. See representations of Machu, Picchu, and different inspiring pets on our “Welcome House” float, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Diet. Study extra at pasadenahumane.org/roseparade
Like Miracle, Scooter, Lua and Walter, the opposite pets depicted on the float have their very own inspiring tales of resilience.
Drake: Greeting you on the entrance door of the float’s home-like setting is Drake, a spirited 3-year-old Siberian husky. Like many huskies, Drake was filled with vitality and mischief — qualities that meant he was ignored within the shelter for greater than 250 days. However his Finest Day Ever lastly got here when a household with two canines gave him an opportunity. Now named Rocky, he spends his days taking part in together with his new canine brother, Freddie, and has earned the title of “angel” in his new residence.
Indy: Indy, the white cat by the door, overcame unimaginable odds as a kitten. Discovered sick and torpid from an often-fatal virus, he survived due to Pasadena Humane’s veterinary group. Throughout his restoration, his foster mother fell in love and adjusted Indy’s life ceaselessly the day she adopted him.
Machu and Picchu: Peeking over the windowsill, you’ll discover Machu and Picchu, two playful brothers who began life deserted outdoors our shelter. Picchu’s early sickness meant a rocky begin, however with professional care, he recovered absolutely. Machu’s and Picchu’s fortunately ever after got here after they have been adopted collectively. Right now, they thrive in a loving residence stuffed with toys, cardboard containers and infinite sibling wrestling matches.
Miss Marple: Underneath the armchair, you’ll discover Miss Marple, a special-needs tabby with an enormous, loving spirit. Regardless of her neurological and imaginative and prescient challenges, she by no means lets her medical points sluggish her down. Her foster mother couldn’t resist her dedication and attraction, making Miss Marple’s dream come true the day she joined her household completely. “Nobody informed her she couldn’t do issues,” her adopter says, “so she figures it out and retains going.”
Scout and Potato: On the armchair, kittens Scout and Potato are mid-game, taking part in conceal and search. Rescued as tiny strays, these siblings have been nurtured by a foster volunteer. Their blissful adoption day got here when a pal of their foster fell in love and gave them a brand new residence.
Remember to take a look at our social media (@pasadenahumane) subsequent week to catch a particular behind-the-scenes peek when Drake, Lua and Miracle meet their larger-than-life doppelgangers on our “Welcome House” float.
Dia DuVernet is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane.
This weblog put up initially appeared as a column within the Pasadena Star-Information on December 20, 2024.
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