6 Reasons to Adopt a Pet from an Animal Shelter Bringing home a new pet is an incredibly exciting experience, and by choosing to adopt, you can truly make a difference in an animal's life. Every year, millions of dogs and cats are euthanized because there...
Because March is International Women’s Month, it’s only fitting that we highlight the women who help Helen Woodward Animal Center serve the people and pets in our community. ...
A t-shirt tote bag craft that's good for the earth! Show your appreciation for the planet this Earth Day by creating this reusable tote bag! Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 and promotes awareness of environmental protection and Earth conservation. It’s the perfect opportunity...
Bring yourself some luck this St. Patrick’s day by creating this zero waste craft! Shamrocks are common clovers with 3 leaves. Hundreds of years ago in Ireland, the rarer four-leaf clover became a symbol of luck. The four leaves represent faith, love, hope, and success. Celebrations...
Show some love for the environment this Valentine’s Day by repurposing a completed puzzle into a decorative craft! The heart has become a symbol for love, but actual hearts are shaped a bit differently, more like an upside-down pear. Human hearts are about the size of...
Pine Cone Bird Feeder Pine cones can frequently be seen during wintertime as decoration, but they serve an important role for pine trees. The pine cone keeps the tree’s seeds safe by closing its scales to protect from wind, cold temperatures, and even animals. Once warmed up,...
The Healing Powers of a Solo Cross-Country Road Trip for Charity For Orly Benaroch Light, her dog of nineteen years, Coco, was more than just her pet. Light shared a special bond with Coco and considered him her ‘soulmate dog’. Coco was well-trained, friendly, calm, and...
Because March is International Women’s Month, it’s only fitting that we highlight the women who help Helen Woodward Animal Center serve the people and pets in our community. ...
Five Things Anyone Can Do To Help Pets Interested in helping pets? There are a lot of ways to help orphan or needy pets in your community and help keep the focus on the true spirit of the season! 1. Collect Items Your Local Shelter or Charity-of-Choice Can...
Summer Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats Summer means vacations, BBQ’s and fun in the sun! Let’s keep everyone safe this summer season, including our four-legged family members, by reviewing a few pet safety tips that could prevent heat-related illness and costly vet visits. Keeping Pets Cool When it...