Jeannie Flint and David Werbelow

For Jeannie Flint and her husband David Werbelow, it's all about love. That is what motivated them to include Pasadena Humane in their estate plan. Love…and a dog named Samantha.

While visiting the shelter one day, the couple passed by Samantha and saw that she was frightened and huddling in her kennel. They were, of course, immediately taken by the little cocker-poodle but also by the staff member who was cleaning her kennel at the time

"He told us about the dog and said, "I call her Samantha", Jeannie said. "I was impressed by his bonding with the animals. Samantha became our dog (we kept that name) and she was a joy to our family for many years."

The love and care that Jeannie, a retired Glendale Unified School District principal, and David, a CPA, witnessed that day was enough to make them decide to make a planned gift to Pasadena Humane.

The couple also greatly appreciates the community services that Pasadena Humane provides to Glendale, where they live, and our 10 other service areas. And as a former elementary school teacher, Jeannie singles out our children's education programs for high praise. But when the time comes, they would like their future gift to be used to expand our medical facilities and veterinary staff.

For other animal lovers who are making their estate plans, the couple encourages them to see for themselves what we offer the animals and people in our community.

"Request a tour," they said. "You will be favorably impressed with the organization, staff, volunteers, and cleanliness of the shelter."