Pasadena Humane Kitten Shower Brings Community Support to Shelter Cats

Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA held its annual Kitten Shower on March 14, 2026, pulling in families and cat enthusiasts for a three-hour event at 361 S. Raymond Ave. that blended education, entertainment, and a targeted push to recruit foster caregivers ahead of kitten season.

The free event, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., borrowed the structure of a human baby shower to make the ask feel celebratory rather than clinical. Attendees could drop off donated items for the shelter's kitten care program or purchase gift baskets on site to donate directly, making participation easy at any level of commitment.

Dr. Mikel Delgado headlined the educational programming with a presentation on kitten behavior, giving attendees practical grounding in what to expect when caring for neonatal kittens. The afternoon also featured meet-and-greet sessions with Nathan the Cat Lady and the TrapKing, two figures with dedicated followings in the cat advocacy community, alongside lighter fare: face painting and a kitten naming activity that kept younger attendees engaged.

A vendor marketplace rounded out the floor, offering cat toys, artisan goods, clothing, and other items, giving the event the feel of a community market as much as a shelter fundraiser.

The foster recruitment component was arguably the most operationally significant piece of the day. Pasadena Humane's foster team was stationed on site to walk interested attendees through sign-ups on the spot, with kitten season bearing down and the shelter's need for in-home caregivers rising accordingly. Neonatal kittens require around-the-clock feeding and monitoring that shelter staff alone cannot sustain at scale during peak intake months, making community foster networks essential to survival rates.

Those who missed the event but want to connect with Pasadena Humane can reach the shelter at 626.792.7151, with appointments recommended by calling ext. 975. Adoptions, the shelter shop, and the Animal Resource Center all operate daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Raymond Avenue location.