Welcome to the Helen Woodward Adoption Family - We’re a Breed Apart!
Congratulations on adding your newest family member! You’ve joined a very special fraternity – a group of animal lovers who have decided to bring one of our wonderful pets into their homes. There is nothing more precious than the gift of life – and by adopting you have given just that.
And now, we want to do everything we can to help make your adoption experience the best it can possibly be, and get this new, special relationship started off right. Just for you, we’ve gathered together the most useful offers and most valuable information we could find. We are very selective about the organizations we team with, and you in turn can rest assure that Helen Woodward Animal Center has carefully selected the best of the best in order to make your new life with your new pet all that it can be.
Below you’ll find links to the special benefits that come with one of our adoptions, as well as information on our partners, plus valuable help on practical aspects of introducing your new pet into your home and giving him or her a healthy, happy life. Enjoy!

Special Offers Only for Adopters
Helen Woodward Animal Center adopters can benefit from a 5% savings when they enroll their new pet to Petplan. Petplan is a comprehensive pet insurance plan that covers up to 90% of vet bills from unexpected injuries and illnesses to viruses. Petplan’s mission is to ensure happier, healthier lives for pets and peace of mind for pet owners with one simple plan.
Helen Woodward Animal Center and BLUE Buffalo have launched a new adoption program that brings benefits to new adopting families. The Shelter Stars adoption program includes a BLUE adoption kit, instant BLUE savings, and the ability to register for access to additional BLUE savings for all new adopters!
Two FREE admission passes to Sea World’s San Diego Park! Passes valid for 1 year and are non-transferable, discounted admission tickets may be purchased at same time passes are used.
A special offer for our adopting clients, we are pleased to offer a FREE vet exam coupon! Valid for 10 days from the date of your adoption, can be used at one of more than 70 participating vets located in San Diego and Southern Orange County. We highly recommend the Companion Animal Hospital, conveniently located at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Receive 25 percent off your pet’s first boarding stay! Club Pet Boarding is San Diego’s Premier pet boarding, daycare, training and grooming facility, and is located on the Helen Woodward Animal Center campus. You and your new best friend are invited to discover what Club Pet has to offer. Restrictions apply. For more information, contact the Club Pet front desk at 858-756-4117 ext 2.
All adopting clients receive a Pet Protection Agreement® to assure legal protection for your pets’ continued care, should you become unable to care for it.

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Adopters will enjoy a 1-hour or 2-hour Harbor Cruise on the San Diego Bay for two! Reservations are strongly recommended.
