Success Stories

Three of the seven surviving pugs rescued from a dumpster.

PUGdemonium!

Seven pug puppies made the journey from dumpsters to delightful dwellings this year. On December 17th, 2024, Helen Woodward Animal Center went into emergency mode when a woman brought eight …

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A photo of the siamese cat Yuki who has a darker colored face, lighter colored coat, and striking blue eyes.

Yuki’s Breath of Fresh Air

Yuki came to Helen Woodward Animal Center with a collapsed lung. The roughly two-and-a-half year old Siamese cat had traveled over 100 miles from Los Angeles County with a gnarly …

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From Fires to Forever Families

The devastating infernos that turned 38,000 acres of LA County to ash affected far more than just the humans who lived there. Animals, displaced from their homes, flooded animal shelters …

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Morgan, a grey tabby cat, being held by a veterinary assistant. He has slightly odd shaped eyes due to an issue with his eyelids.

Morgan’s Got His Sight on a Bright Future!

Morgan caused a lot of double takes when he first came to Helen Woodward Animal Center. The striking, five month old grey tabby kitty had not one, but two oddly …

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Chico’s Freedom

Chico couldn’t run for almost a year. Last year, a car hit the now three year old Doberman Pinscher blend, breaking one of his legs and rendering him unable to …

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Black cat Quinnie struggles to keep her right eye open.

Quinnie’s Eye is on the Prize

Quinnie was supposed to lose her right eye. When the four-and-a-half month old kitten first came to Helen Woodward Animal Center, medical staff noticed she was unable to open her …

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Due to Hurricane Hilary, all  departments will be closing at 3pm today.  Stay safe!