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Six-year-old Jax (A515085) was brought to the shelter in early June. He had severe skin irritation issues that caused him to lose a lot of his fur. You would have a hard time recognizing him now; after a series of medicated baths, good-quality food and lots of TLC, his fur has nearly all grown back, and his shiny black coat is nothing short of luxurious. Jax is the perfect balance of playful energy and a mellow vibe. He loves sitting on a park bench or the couch by your side, soaking up the sun and all the pets and scratches he can get. He plays fetch in the yard, but his goal seems to be checking who will stop playing and give him more pets. If you are looking for a master cuddler who is also tons of fun, Jax is your guy! Jax and all other dogs and cats 5 years and older can be adopted for free during the month of Nov., Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month! Learn more at pasadenahumane.org/adopt. (Photos are courtesy of Pasadena Humane) Earlier this year, a stray black-and-white dog arrived at Pasadena Humane in rough shape. This lovable five-year-old pit bull mix, soon to be named Jax, had clearly been neglected in his former life. He suffered from extreme skin allergies and an ear infection that had gone untreated for some time. With dedicated medical care, Jax began to feel much better physically. However, after weeks in the shelter waiting for a new family, he started showing signs of kennel stress. To help him, we prioritized getting him into a foster home, where he could wait for an adopter while enjoying the comfort and warmth of a loving caretaker. He was paired with Chelsea Wood, a first-time foster parent for our organization. A self-professed large dog lover, Chelsea shares only glowing remarks about Jax during their time together. “Jax is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met!” she told us. “He’s never met a dog or human he didn’t love, and they love him right back!” Foster homes are a lifeline for dogs like Jax. As a middle-aged, large-breed dog with skin allergies, Jax may have a longer stay than, say, a younger, small-breed dog with no obvious health issues. Spending time in a foster home allows dogs like Jax to rediscover life as cherished companions. Fostering a pet from your local shelter is one of the most impactful things you can do to help a homeless animal. At Pasadena Humane, we’re always recruiting foster parents who can care for companion animals of all ages. At this time, our greatest need is foster volunteers for large-breed dogs. We ask for a two-week commitment. An extended foster getaway gives dogs the essential time they need to decompress from shelter life and show off their true personalities. Considering fostering a dog? We provide all the supplies, medical care, and support you’ll need. Plus, here are five great reasons to foster right now: Be a Lifesaver – At Pasadena Humane, we’re committed to helping every animal in need in our service area. But this means our kennels are often very full. Each dog placed in a foster home immediately opens kennel space for another dog in need. Change a Dog’s Life – Waiting for an adopter in a loving home is much better for a dog’s well-being than living in a kennel. Plus, foster parents help dogs become more adoptable by learning about their personalities and sharing that information with potential adopters. Short-Term Companionship – Fostering is a great option for those who are not ready for the long-term commitment of dog ownership or who are not able to permanently add a second or third dog to their home. Health and Wellness – Foster dogs provide the emotional and health benefits of dog companionship, such as increasing social connection, physical activity, and giving a sense of purpose—without the long-term responsibility. Home for the Holidays – Now is an ideal time to bring home a foster dog. Your foster pup won’t have to spend the holidays alone in the shelter, and you’ll enjoy the love and warmth of a furry friend during the season. I hope you’ll consider bringing home a foster dog like Jax this holiday season. To learn more about fostering through Pasadena Humane, visit our website at pasadenahumane.org/foster P.S. Jax is still available for adoption, and his adoption fee is waived all November during Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’re interested in bringing him home, connect with our adoptions team at pasadenahumane.org/adopt Dia DuVernet is president and CEO of Pasadena Humane. pasadenahumane.org
NoneWASHINGTON – Deaths from starvation will likely pass famine levels in northern Gaza as soon as next month owing to Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and other aid, the U.S.-created global food-crisis monitor said on Tuesday. The finding by the Famine Early Warning System Network appeared to expose a rift within the Biden administration over the extent of starvation in northern Gaza, with the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jacob Lew, disputing part of the data used in reaching the conclusion and calling the stepped-up famine warning “irresponsible." Recommended Videos Northern Gaza has been one of the areas hardest-hit by fighting and Israel's restrictions on aid throughout its 14-month war with Hamas militants. Israel at one point increased the number of aid deliveries it permitted into northern Gaza under pressure from President Joe Biden. But the U.N. and aid groups say Israel recently has blocked almost all aid again. Only nine U.N. trucks have been able to bring in food and water over the past 2 1/2 months, Oxfam says. Israel says it has been operating in recent months against Hamas militants still active in northern Gaza. It says the vast majority of the area’s residents have fled and relocated to Gaza City, where most aid destined for the north is delivered. But some critics, including a former defense minister, have accused Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Gaza’s far north, near the Israeli border. FEWS Net said unless Israel changes its policy, it expects the number of people dying of starvation and related ailments in northern Gaza to reach between two and 15 per day sometime between next month and March. The internationally recognized mortality threshold for famine is two or more deaths a day per 10,000 people. Cindy McCain, the American head of the U.N. World Food Program, in a Dec. 15 appearance on CBS' “Face the Nation” called for political pressure to get food flowing to Palestinians trapped in north Gaza. “We need unfettered access. We need a ceasefire and we need it now,” she said. “We can't ... sit by and just allow these people to starve to death.” FEWS Net was created by the U.S. Agency for International Development in the mid-1980s to warn of global food crises. The United States, Israel's main backer, provided a record amount of military support in the first year of the war. At the same time, the Biden administration repeatedly urged Israel to allow more access to aid deliveries in Gaza overall, and warned that failing to do so could trigger U.S. restrictions on military support. The administration recently said Israel was making improvements and declined to carry out its threat of restrictions. Military support for Israel's war in Gaza is politically charged in the United States. Republicans and some Democrats have staunchly opposed any effort to limit U.S. support over the suffering of Palestinian civilians trapped in the conflict. The Biden administration's reluctance to do more to press Israel for improved treatment of civilians undercut support for Democrats in last month's elections. Lew, the U.S. ambassador, challenged the famine warning in a posting on social media, saying it was based on “outdated and inaccurate” data. He pointed to uncertainty over how many of the 65,000 people remaining in northern Gaza had fled in recent weeks, saying that skewed the findings. FEWS said its famine assessment holds even if as few as 10,000 remain there. “We work day and night with the U.N. and our Israeli partners to meet humanitarian needs — which are great — and relying on inaccurate data is irresponsible.,” Lew wrote. ___ AP writers Matthew Lee in Washington and Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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