Julie Bank
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Past articles by Julie:
The truth about LA County animal shelters
Our columnist makes a visit to Antelope Valley and Castaic to check out the shelters there. → Read More
Grieving past pets, locals get inspired to adopt at Clear the Shelters event
I am excited to announce that two of the special needs dogs mentioned in last week’s column were adopted at our event. → Read More
These special need pups are especially sweet and in need of special humans
Each one of these dogs was at one time living with a family. At some point, those relationships ended, and the dogs found their way to the shelter. → Read More
The care and feeding of a bearded dragon — plus, some weird looking yellow things
While we were cleaning Sprite’s aquarium one afternoon, I found dozens of round, yellow, hard, pebbles that looked like corn nut cereal. → Read More
Cat lovers, the weekend you’ve all been waiting for is here: CatCon 2018
The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is the official adoption group of record providing all the cats and kittens. → Read More
Cat lovers, the weekend you’ve all been waiting for is here: CatCon 2018 – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is the official adoption group of record providing all the cats and kittens. → Read More
Good reasons why you should adopt an older pet
The story of Graysea, a 14-year-old cat who had been in the shelter for seven months, had a happy ending. But it was dicey there for a while. → Read More
Good reasons why you should adopt an older pet
The story of Graysea, a 14-year-old cat who had been in the shelter for seven months, had a happy ending. But it was dicey there for a while. → Read More
Guess who else is using Lyft? This cute guy. Find out why
It’s kitten season. Here’s what one shelter does to make sure they all find new homes. → Read More
‘Buddha in a dog suit,’ the story of Izzie-Bear, who went home on Free Adoption Day
Who couldn’t love a 60-pound ball of love who has a blanky? → Read More
A census of a different kind: Butterflies, and how you can help count
“If we do not have butterflies, we do not have plants.” → Read More
‘Best day of the year’: Pets adopted free at Pasadena Humane Society on Friday
The timing helps clear out the shelter for all the pets who may get scared and bolt on July 4th. Find out how to adopt a cutie. → Read More
‘Best day of the year’: Pets adopted free at Pasadena Humane Society on Friday – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
The timing helps clear out the shelter for all the pets who may get scared and bolt on July 4th. Find out how to adopt a cutie. → Read More
The rest of the story: The latest on Chubbs, the 29-pound cat found wandering Altadena
People nationwide claimed Chubbs was theirs. Here’s what staffers at the Pasadena Humane Society learned when the story of the convex kitty went viral. → Read More
Julie Bank column: As a pet foster parent, Manissa Pedroza stands up for animals
Caring for more than 60 litters since 2015, she has cared for hundreds of kittens who would have been at risk without her love and attention. → Read More
Childhood dream of living near wildlife becomes reality
After growing up in the big city, a childhood dream to live near wildlife becomes a reality. → Read More
Behind the scenes with a real, live ‘animal cop’ – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Officer Jocelyn puts herself at risk every day to serve people and animals. She wouldn’t have it any other way. → Read More
The kid-animal connection, Girl Scouts and a bearded dragon — how that all fits together
You never know what lesson is around the corner. → Read More
The kid-animal connection, Girl Scouts and a bearded dragon — how that all fits together – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
You never know what lesson is around the corner. → Read More
What to do if you find a baby bird alone and out of its nest
“Any animal care staff to the front for a bird intake,” was what Joan, the animal care coordinator, heard over the intercom. This was the fifth baby bird today and it was only noon. → Read More