City Council’s Sweet Visitor

The City Council Meeting was met with an unusual, but sweet, guest

PHOTO: Marisa Vasquez | SouthPasadenan.com | Sweet Pea, an adoptable dog, currently stationed at the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA's (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), is held by South Pasadena's Public Information Officer, Susan Groveman, prior to the start of the City Council Meeting located at South Pasadena City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.

Jamie Holeman, Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA’s (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Director of Public Relations and Marketing, presented Sweet Pea, a seven year old Chihuahua mix to the City Council during their Public Meeting on Feb. 21, 2018.

South Pasadena’s Public Information Officer, Susan Groveman, was seen, captivated, holding and cuddling with Sweet Pea prior to the meeting’s commencement.

PHOTO: Marisa Vasquez | SouthPasadenan.com |Sweet Pea, an adoptable dog, was presented to the South Pasadena City Council by Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA’s (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Jamie Holeman, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, during the South Pasadena City Council Meeting.

Holeman explained that Sweet Pea is known for being a “lapdog” and is considered socially friendly with other dogs. Sweet Pea also has a brother named Buster who did not accompany her to the City Council Meeting on Wednesday.

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Holeman went on to say that Sweet Pea is looking for “a place to cuddle and a warm bed to snuggle at night.”

Before Holeman and Sweet Pea left the podium, Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti, requested a face-to-face introduction with the Council’s special guest.

PHOTO: Marisa Vasquez | SouthPasadenan.com | Sweet Pea, an adoptable dog, currently stationed at the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA’s (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), is held by South Pasadena’s City Council member, Michael A. Cacciotti, during the City Council Meeting located at South Pasadena City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.

“She’s so gentle,” Cacciotti exclaimed. After a quick hug and cuddle, Sweet Pea and Cacciotti parted was and returned to their seats.

Sweet Pea, who is currently available for adoption, can be found at Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA’s website along with their other adoptable pets.