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Pets of the Week: Darwin & Quinn
Meet Darwin! He is a an adorable and handsome longhair juvenile rabbit with unbelievably soft tan and white fur. He is a happy and friendly rabbit who loves to be held and petted. He is litter box trained. Rabbits are great companions but do require special care. If you are new to rabbits, do a bit of research before adopting and speak with a counselor at Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA before adopting. Darwin’s adoption fee is $30, which includes his neuter surgery, a microchip, the first set of vaccinations, as well as a free follow-up health check at a participating vet.
This is Quinn, a gorgeous three-year-old tan Siamese. If you are looking for a calm and mellow companion, Quinn is your lady. She also enjoys being held. Quinn’s adoption fee is $70 and includes her spay surgery, a microchip, the first set of vaccinations, as well as a free follow-up health check at a participating vet.
Darwin and Quinn are available for adoption from the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. When you support the Pasadena Humane Society, you help animals in Arcadia, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is not part of any national animal organization.
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