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Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private non-profit organization in San Diego County that has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people for over 40 years. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, California, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for

people, and humane care and adoption for animals. We are a no-kill facility that receives no government funding and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.

09/21/2024

The fluffiest puppy has arrived in town! 🐶

Don’t miss Annabella on K**I News today at 8:40 am! This beautiful 14-week-old Great Pyrenees is ready to be your new lap dog. She is a little shy at first, but once she feels safe in your arms, she’ll be your snuggle buddy all day long.

Annabella is super friendly, loves other dogs, and traveled all the way from Oklahoma to find her forever family.

Come meet this sweet girl today! We are open this weekend from 10 am to 6 pm. 🐾

09/20/2024

The best thing about Fridays is that you get to meet our newest available pets!

This week, our feline friends Cloud, Nine, and Koala are joining us from all over the country! As well as our canine friends Holly, Aria, Daisy, Emily, and Ezra. 💙🐾 They are all extremely excited to be the new paws at Helen Woodward Animal Center and pawssibly find their new home this weekend.

If you are ready to welcome one of them into your home, visit us Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6 pm.

09/19/2024

We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from , and we need your help to shine a light on the importance of pet adoption on September 26!

Join fellow animal lovers like Kaley Cuoco, Trevor Hoffman, Danny Logan, and many more as they share their inspiring pet rescue stories. You can also participate by posting about why pet adoption matters or sharing your own rescue story using the hashtags and . Find all the details and downloadable graphics at https://remembermethursday.org/get-involved/.

Let’s come together in one week to show the world that every pet deserves a loving home!

09/18/2024

Hey Nikki you’re so kind, you’re so kind you blow my mind hey Nikki! 🐶🎶💙

Oh Nikki what’s a girl like you supposed to do? You’re only six months old and you’re super freaking cute. Oh Nikki I don’t think you really understand, you’re the sweetest dog in the whole entire land. Hey Nikki aren’t you just a playful little fluff? Each day you’re not adopted must be really pretty rough. Oh Nikki don’t you worry you’re time is coming soon. Just wait til your future family sees you they will surely swoon. Don’t you worry Nikki worry Nikki, they’ll take you home Nikki!

Nikki is waiting to meet you at Helen Woodward Animal Center. She has been altered and is up-to-date on all of her vaccinations. She is microchipped for identification as with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center.

09/18/2024

This past Saturday, Helen Woodward Animal Center visited the pets of the Santa Ysabel Reservation for the Animal Care Expo Day which was created to provide animal care services, humane education, pet training, and essential supplies to the pets of the Iipay Nation. Many pet owners of the Iipay Nation face challenges due to limited access to basic care, and we were honored to bring support directly to their community. 🐾

Our mobile vet unit provided spays/neuters, vaccinations, microchipping, flea/tick prevention, and more. The was also on-site, offering grooming services like mat removal and nail trimming! ✂️

We hosted Humane Education activities for the kids, sharing art projects focused on animals. 🧡

San Diego Pet Training offered tips, and one lucky family will have a chance to win a $2,500 cash prize for the best-trained dog, evaluated in 90 days! 🏆🐕

A huge thank you to Valerie Viterbi for funding this special day in honor of her beloved dog, Lou. 💛 We were thrilled to provide pet food, leashes, and supplies to the wonderful pet families of the Iipay Nation!

09/16/2024

Our new felines and canines have one goal in mind: to find their forever homes! Could you be the lucky one to welcome one of these fluffy cuties into your heart and become best friends forever?

Whether it's curling up by the fire with a purring feline, or exploring the cooler air outside on a walk with a wagging tail at your side, they're all ready to share every season with you!

These adorable pets arrived from our rescue partners last week, thanks to the Lewyt Rescue Fund. Meet Uno, Phoenix, Latte, Pesto, Siete, Elderberry, Dos, Alison, and Wellington.

Be on the lookout for these furry friends when they become available at animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/!

09/16/2024

Orphaned Objects Designer Resale is having a LAST CHANCE CLEARANCE SALE September 21-22! Stop by Helen Woodward Animal Center's Morse Hall (entrance next to Club Pet) to find items from as low as $1. 🏷🐾

100% of your purchase benefits the orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

09/15/2024

Get ready for the fluffiest little potato you’ve ever seen! 😍

Fiddle will be LIVE on **INews at 9:40 am, and this adorable ball of fluff is too cute to miss. this 8-week-old Terrier blend is super soft, sweet, and ready to snuggle his way into your heart. One snuggle and you’ll never want to let go!

Fiddle and his two siblings traveled from Central California, and now is ready to soak up the San Diego sunshine. Fit as a fiddle and ready to join your family, he’s waiting to meet you today from 10 am to 6 pm. Come make him yours! 💙

09/14/2024

Corona is feline festive for Fall! 🍁

This 12-week-old kitten can’t wait to curl up with you, be playful with your Fall decorations, and chase after her favorite pumpkin toys. She'll love to purr through a cozy movie night or bounce through a pile of leaves, either or she is ready to be your purr-fect cuddle companion.

Come meet this sweet furry friend today! 🍂

09/13/2024

Happy Friday the 13th! Make the best out of this lucky day by bringing home a lucky charm 🍀💙🐶

So many beautiful pups are waiting to be adopted, hopeful that today will be their day. Finding a loving home is the best thing that could happen to them, a place where they can give and get love, learn how to be the best dog ever, and get lots of treats, toys, and snuggle time! Stop by the Center to meet Henry, Twix, Aimee, Terry, Tobby, Cairo, and Tokyo. 🐾🥰

Our adoption team will be ready for you this weekend from 10 am to 6 pm, and if you are unable to join us, we are also open Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6 pm!🐾

09/12/2024

🕯️ We’re just two weeks away from Remember Me Thursday, and we need your help to spread the word about the importance of pet adoption! On September 26th, join us, along with our incredible Luminaries, Animal Luminaries, and Influencers, in shining a light on rescue pets.

We’re so thankful for everyone who has supported this special day in the past, and we extend a warm welcome to all the new faces (and paws!) joining us this year. We couldn’t without you!

Help inspire others by sharing your rescue pet’s story and using the hashtags and . Let’s show the world how adopting a pet brings extra joy into your life! 🐾

09/11/2024

Pet of the week 💙🌷 Tulip!

Since time immemorial Tulips have been known to represent deep and perfect love. Because of what this 14-month-old tortoiseshell kitty from Maui represents, we decided to name her Tulip!

If we didn’t know any better, we’d say this tortie was made out of pure affection. She could be taking the coziest nap of all time and she’ll still perk up whenever somebody comes by her cattel room. When you greet Tulip she’ll immediately throw her face into your hands begging for pets. She’ll purr like a go-kart as you give her all the love she’s been craving all day long.

Tulip is quick to be cuddled and would make an incredible couch companion for watching everything from superhero movies to true crime documentaries or your favorite romcoms. She is not there to judge, just providing the best company and love she knows how to give.

Come by Helen Woodward Animal Center and see if Tulip is the angel of love you’ve been missing! We are open Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6 pm and Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.😻🐾

09/10/2024

Feline like you need some extra love? Purr-haps it's time to adopt a new furry friend! 🐱

Thanks to the Lewyt Rescue Fund, many adorable felines arrived last week from different rescue partners. Meet Beto, Sam, Queen, Aragorn, Muffin, and Stella—each ready to fill your home with love!

Whether you’re looking for a playful pawtner in crime or a cozy cuddle companion, these kitties are ready to steal your heart. If you’ve been feline like something’s missing, why not add a cute whiskered companion to your life?!

Be on the lookout for these cuties at animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/. 🐾

09/09/2024

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon 🌊🐶🏄‍♂️ has come to an end! Thank you to everyone who joined us today to fundraise lifesaving donations for our pets and programs.

This year marked the 19th annual surfing competition! Congratulations to the winners:
1st place in each category:
Extra Small: Petey
Small: Sugar
Medium: Faith
Large: Dr Koa
Extra Large: Barney
Freestyle: Sugar - T**i - Kiwi
Best in Surf: Petey

Thank you to all our participants, attendees, staff, and volunteers for making this event possible. Huge shoutout to all our sponsors for always supporting the Center! 💙 Blue Buffalo, Fetch Pet Insurance, TrustedHousesitters, Naturally Fresh Cat Litter, NextLeft, Joshua's Pest Control San Diego, Uncle Scotty's Pet Care, Raising Cane's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Minuteman Press - San Diego, and Hansen Surfboards

09/08/2024

19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon - Best in Surf 🏄‍♂️

09/08/2024

The big day is finally here! 🌊🐕

The 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon is kicking off from 8 am till 2 pm, and you do NOT want to miss a second of the action!

Get stoked as amazing pups hit the waves, from first-time shredders just having a blast to seasoned pros who ride the surf like total legends. These dogs will blow your mind with their skill and style, and they need your cheers to keep them going strong!

Make sure you catch the Classic Americana-Themed Costume Contest at 1 pm and explore over 20 vendors with treats and goodies for both you and your furry friends. It’s going to be an epic day, so grab your sunscreen and see you soon! 🌞🐾

09/07/2024

Say hello to Rebekah, an adorable 5-month-old Shepherd blend who can't wait to soak in the last few weeks of summer with you! 🌞

With Fall approaching, she’ll happily snuggle up with you on cooler days. Rebekah is the sweetest companion you could ask for with such a gentle and loving personality. It's only her second day learning how to go on walks, but with some encouragement, she’ll start walking right beside you with a wagging tail.

Come meet this sweet girl today! Rebekah will steal your heart and become your best friend! 🐕❤️

09/06/2024

It's Friday! Time to let go of stress and come meet your forever friend. 🐶💙

Joining the adoption crew this weekend are:
Daenerys and Sansa, the 10 week old, Retriever-Husky blend females, Branson and Marie are 9 week old, Dachshund blend, male and female, and Sydney and Barcelona are 11 week old, Catahoula blend males.

Adopting a pet is a rewarding experience that brings unconditional love and joy into your life. Not only do you gain a loyal companion who will brighten your days, but you also save a life by giving a rescue pet a second chance.

When you choose to adopt, you are making a life-changing decision. Not only for the rescue pet but for yourself! It is proven that pets can reduce stress, boost your mood, and even improve your physical health by keeping you active. Plus, when you adopt from us you're supporting our efforts to save more animals from high-risk areas. It's a win-win for both you and your new furry friend!

Visit https://animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/ to learn about all our available rescue pets! We will be waiting for you this weekend from 10 am to 6 pm. 🐾

09/05/2024

Diamond, a Labrador-retriever mix, came to Helen Woodward Animal Center suffering from Demodex, a skin condition caused by parasitic mites that live in hair follicles. While these mites are common, an overgrowth can occur in pets with weakened immune systems, leading to severe itching, hair loss, and potentially dangerous secondary infections. Conditions like Diamond’s can quickly worsen without treatment, causing pain and discomfort.

Thanks to your donations, Diamond received the necessary treatments, including medicated baths and specialized medications, helping her regain her health. Now, with your continued support and donations being matched by The Reynolds Family Foundation, we can save more pets like Diamond and give them a chance at a happy, healthy life in a forever home.💎💙🐶

You can donate at https://my.animalcenter.org/campaign/606566/donate

09/05/2024

Your donation can save the lives of pets like Carmella, San Diego Gives is today! 💙 Stay giving at https://my.animalcenter.org/campaign/606566/donate

09/05/2024

Can I please have your attention, San Diego Gives is fianlly here! Helen Woodward Animal Center is asking for your help to get us to our goal of $15,000 in support of our pets and programs. 💙🐾😻

Your donation this year makes twice as much impact thanks to our gracious friend The Reynolds Family Foundation who will DOUBLE ALL DONATIONS.
Your donation helps pets like Carmella. Carmella is failure to thrive kitten. Failure to thrive kittens happen because they are abandoned by their mothers, thus requiring first hand nurturing to survive.

Your donation makes it possible for Helen Woodward Animal Center to provide the medical care and all the resources needed to help pets like Carmella. Without your generous gift, Carmella and other animals like her don’t have a chance at surviving, and never get their chance at having a loving home.

In the outside would Carmella would not survive without the support of people like you! Our loving veterinarians administered multiple treatments over the course of weeks to slowly nurse her back to health. They created a specialized diet designed strictly for her. They even bottle fed her by hand, ensuring she would receive the nutrients she cannot get elsewhere. The biggest factor in her recovery though, was constant human connection.

Our medical team would take turns during their shift, carefully passing Carmella around and gently coddling her throughout the day. They made sure she was always being held, allowing her to physically feel the love radiating off them.

Without your help, many unlucky pets never get their chance to survive. Make sure you give so every pet is given the chance to find a forever loving home.
ANY AMOUNT HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE for Carmella and other pets like her. Give today: https://my.animalcenter.org/campaign/606566/donate

Remember, philanthropy looks good on you San Diego!💙

09/04/2024

Giving looks good on you, tomorrow is San Diego Gives and you can make a difference for pets in need like Diamond.

Diamond came to us as a 4-month-old Labrador Retriever blend, she started her life in Oklahoma struggling with health issues resulting in large amounts of missing fur until she was rescued by a local animal organization. The rescue group, hearing about the Center’s ability to treat medical cases like the one this lab blend was experiencing, decided to send her to us.

Upon arriving, the lab blend was immediately seen for a medical checkup. A puppy missing that much fur is never a good sign. The medical team decided to name her Diamond, as her personality was a “diamond” amongst the rough state of her coat.

Diamond was plagued by a rare skin condition called Demodex. Demodex is caused by microscopic parasitic mites that live in the hair follicles of dogs. Normally, Demodex doesn’t affect dogs. A pup could have a flock of Demodex mites their entire life and never notice. There’s only one way these relatively harmless organisms could have such a big impact on a dog if Diamond’s immune system was compromised.

The Center’s medical team jumped into action to treat Diamond’s condition. The only way they can do that is because of generous donations like yours! YOU make it possible for the Center to treat pets like Diamond with the medical care they need to survive.

Now, through San Diego Gives, you can double your donation! Every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be matched by The Reynolds Family Foundation. https://my.animalcenter.org/campaign/606566/donate?_gl=1*2g2i1u*_gcl_au*OTA4NDk4MTU0LjE3MTk1MTQyNzQuMTI1MzgyNDExNC4xNzI0ODY5NjUzLjE3MjQ4NzEwNjQ.

09/04/2024

SURF'S UP 🌊🐶 Join us this Sunday, September 8th for the 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar Dog Beach from 8 am to 2 pm.

You can be part of Helen Woodward Animal Center's world-renowned event of the year! Surfing dogs is unmatched, but our costume contest PAWticipants are also a big part of the day! If your dog doesn't surf but wants to support our pets and programs, you can enter our Classic Americana Costume Contest. 💙🐾 Enter at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HelenWoodwardAnimalCenter1/SurfDogCostumeContest2024

Grab your sunscreen and your dog, and get your camera ready to capture the best beach day you've ever had. 📸 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a family-friendly event, with kids' crafts, dog agility courses, vendor booths, LIVE music from Salton City Surf Club, and more! See you Sunday!🌞🤙

09/03/2024

🌺 Looking for some island vibes and aloha spirit? 🏝️

Meet Koa and Papaya, two adorable pups who’ve arrived from the beautiful island of Maui!

Koa is a handsome 4-month-old Lab-Retriever blend who will instantly melt your heart with his sweet nature. Papaya is a lovable 4-month-old Terrier-Lab/Retriever blend who can't wait to have a big yard to run his zoomies out!

These island pups have made the long journey to San Diego to find their forever 'ohana. Stop by the Center from 12 to 6 pm today and welcome a little bit of Maui into your life! 🐾

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6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067

Telephone

(858) 756-4117

Website

http://www.animalcenter.org/

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Flounder will swim his way into your heart! 🐠 You will not be able to resist Flounders happy and enthusiastic personality! This handsome 4-month-old Terrier-Cattle Dog blend will make your life joyful! He loves to run around the yard, chasing balls and may be the next soccer superstar with his skills! 😉 He is still learning his manners but he will thrive with the perfect and patient family who will give him a chance. Come meet Flounder at Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe Thursday-Monday from 10 am-6 pm!

Adoptions Check-In

HOORAY!!! We had another 50-year record of having over 300 adoptions and bringing over 350 animals to the Center for March. The piling of rescue crates ceases to stop as intake vans pour in. Still, the energy and drive of our community allow us to continue creating positive new chapters for the lives of these animals. We hope you enjoy the stories of these two fantastic rescue animals that arrived in March, a mother cat named Royal with her precious kittens, and Minky, a rescued pregnant dog who saved the lives of another's puppies. These are just two stories out of over 300 from March. Every animal rescue we take in is a blessing, and when you help through donating, fostering, or adopting, you are a part of that blessing.

Betty White Clips from Helen Woodward Animal Center Documentary

It's hard to believe it has been two weeks since the passing of Betty White. 💔 Betty White was a beloved friend of the Center and longtime champion for animal welfare. That is why we are so honored to have the continued support of the community through the #BettyWhiteChallenge. Our unofficial Center historians (aka. our VP of Operations & our Facilities Supervisor) dug through our archive last week and discovered some memorabilia that took us back to a time when Betty White stepped foot on our grounds. This included photos from Betty White's Humane Award ceremony in 1994 and footage from a documentary that she starred in, which focused on the Center's various departments. Whether you give $5 or $100 in honor of this incredible woman, every dollar will help our team save more orphan pets from across the country. 🐾 You can join the movement today by going to https://my.animalcenter.org/give/384768/#!/donation/checkout or by giving on Facebook using the button on this post.

LIVE Q&A with Labeth Thompson Pet Acquisition Manager and Hella Tyler, Adoption Services Director.

LIVE #GivingTuesday Q&A with Labeth Thompson Pet Acquisition Manager and Hella Tyler, Adoption Services Director at Helen Woodward Animal Center— Learn more about Curtis's tragic story and the three kittens Coco, Cookie, and Cam, who needed life-saving transport to Helen Woodward Animal Center. Van or flight transports give orphan pets a second chance, coming from overcrowded and overburdened areas around the country. If not for the donations we receive, our ability to continue this critical work would not be possible. You can donate via our #GivingTuesday fundraiser on Instagram or at animalcenter.org/give2021 to help us meet our $50,000 goal by the end of the day!

Daytime Beauty Awards

Thank you to the Hollywood Beauty Awards for showcasing the beauty of rescue pets and supporting Helen Woodward Animal Center! 🐶 Our puppy correspondent Paula Abdul is grateful to have met so many gorgeous celebs & beauty icons who share a love for animal rescue efforts. Watch correspondent Paula Abdul as she takes over Hollywood! We are also happy to announce that Paula has been adopted and found her forever home since the event. 📸⭐️ For more information on how you can support Helen Woodward Animal Center, visit animalcenter.org