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Helen Woodward Animal Center

A non-profit organization. Tax ID #23-7228287

Location: 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067*
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
*Mail addressed to our physical location will not be delivered by USPS.  Please be sure to use our Mailing Address for any items sent via USPS.

Phone: 858-756-4117 ext. 300
Fax: 858-756-1466
Email: General Information

DIRECTIONS

I-5 Northbound


Traveling north on Interstate 5 (coming from downtown San Diego), take the Del Mar Heights Rd exit.  Turn right onto Del Mar Heights Rd. and left onto El Camino Real.  Travel approximately 1 mile before turning right onto San Dieguito Road and then about 4 miles to reach the Center.

The Center has 2 entrances:  For Administration, Companion Pet Hospital, Club Pet Boarding, Orphaned Objects Resale Shop, Equine Hospital, Pet Encounter Therapy, AniMeals and Therapeutic Riding, you will turn left off San Dieguito Rd. just after the Mobil station onto Helen Woodward Way.  Instructions are posted for the services you need.

For the main lobby, the new Adoptions Center, volunteer services and Education programs stay on San Dieguito Rd. past the Mobil station and turn left at the stoplight.  We are located on the left hand side of the road at 6461 El Apajo Rd across from the fire station

I-5 Southbound


Traveling south on Interstate 5 (coming from Oceanside), take the Via de la Valle exit. Turn left onto Via de la Valle.  At the fourth light, turn right onto El Camino Real.  Turn left onto San Dieguito Rd. and travel 4 miles to the Center.

The Center has 2 entrances:  For Administration, Companion Pet Hospital, Club Pet Boarding, Orphaned Objects Resale Shop, Equine Hospital, Pet Encounter Therapy, AniMeals and Therapeutic Riding, you will turn left off San Dieguito Rd. just after the Mobil station onto Helen Woodward Way.  Instructions are posted for the services you need.

For the main lobby, the new Adoptions Center, volunteer services and Education programs stay on San Dieguito Rd. past the Mobil station and turn left at the stoplight.  We are located on the left hand side of the road at 6461 El Apajo Rd across from the fire station.

I-15 Northbound


Traveling north on Interstate 15, take the Poway Road/Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. exit.  Turn left onto Rancho Penasquitos.  Follow the signs to take Interstate 56 traveling west.  Exit onto Camino del Sur.  Turn right and travel through Santa Luz until you reach Del Sur properties.  Turn left onto San Dieguito Rd.  Drive to the stoplight at El Apajo Road.

The Center has 2 entrances:  For the main lobby, the new Adoptions Center, volunteer services and Education programs – turn right onto El Apajo Rd.  We are located on the left hand side of the road across from the fire station.

For Administration, Companion Pet Hospital, Club Pet Boarding, Orphaned Objects Resale Shop, Equine Hospital, Pet Encounter Therapy, AniMeals and Therapeutic Riding, continue straight through the stoplight and turn right at the first street – Helen Woodward Way. Follow posted instructions.

I-15 Southbound


Traveling south on Interstate 15, take the Valley Parkway exit in Escondido.  Turn right onto Valley Parkway and continue for 10 miles as it turns into Del Dios Highway.  Turn left onto Via de la Valle.  At the first light, turn left onto Calzada del Bosque.  At the dead end, turn right onto Via de Santa Fe.  Stay on the road as it turns into El Apajo Road.

The Center has 2 entrances:  For the main lobby, the new Adoptions Center, volunteer services and Education, turn right into the Center’s parking lot across from the fire station.

For all other services including Administration, Companion Pet Hospital, Club Pet Boarding, Orphaned Objects Resale Shop, Equine Hospital, Pet Encounter Therapy, AniMeals and Therapeutic Riding continue past the main entrance to the stoplight. Turn right onto San Dieguito Rd. and then right on Helen Woodward Way at the Helen Woodward sign.  Follow posted instructions.

 

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Main Phone: 858-756-4117

ADOPTIONS:

WALK-INS ACCEPTED: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Last application is accepted at 5:15 p.m.

PHONE: Option #1
EMAIL: adoptions@animalcenter.org

 

ANIMEALS:

HOURS: Office hours vary Monday–Saturday
PHONE: ext. 341
EMAIL: animeals@animalcenter.org

 

CLUB PET:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tours offered daily 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
*Closed to public on all major holidays

PHONE: Option #2
EMAIL: clubpet@animalcenter.org

 

COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
PHONE: 858-756-4469
EMAIL: cah@animalcenter.org

 

DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 339
EMAIL: devassist@animalcenter.org

 

EDUCATION:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 318
EMAIL: education@animalcenter.org 

EQUINE HOSPITAL:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 4*
  *emergency phone number: ext. 8 

EMAIL: equine@animalcenter.org

 

HUMAN RESOURCES:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 352
EMAIL: JoniY@animalcenter.org

 

PET ENCOUNTER THERAPY:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 322
EMAIL: RobinC@animalcenter.org

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 335
EMAIL: JessicaG@animalcenter.org

 

THERAPEUTIC RIDING:

HOURS: Tuesday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
* Closed Mondays
PHONE: ext. 321
EMAIL: CourtneyM@animalcenter.org

 

VOLUNTEERS:

HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
PHONE: ext. 305
EMAIL: MeganM@animalcenter.org

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  • Success Stories
  • Follow The Litter
  • Kitten Happy Hour 2020

Get Involved

  • Donate
  • We are Hiring
  • Volunteer
  • Be a Pet Foster Parent
  • Wish List
  • Donate Your Car
  • Planned/Estate Giving Guide
  • Help Orphan Pets While You Shop!
  • Campaign for Caring
  • Business Buddies
  • Fundraising Tips For Kids
  • I Remember You Candles

Programs & Services

  • Programs
    • Education
    • Pet Encounter Therapy
    • Therapeutic Riding
    • AniMeals
    • Business of Saving Lives
  • Services
    • Club Pet
    • Equine Hospital
    • Companion Animal Hospital
    • Stores and Shopping

News

  • Follow The Litter
  • Kitten Happy Hour 2022
  • Success Stories
  • Helen Woodward In The Media
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  • The Companion Newsletter

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CONTACT

858 756 4117 info@animalcenter.org 6461 El Apajo Rd
PO Box 64
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
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