Success Stories

Dog Adopts Orphaned Puppies, Nurses Them Like Her Own

Nina wins the “Dog Mom of the Year” award. This sweet and snuggly girl gave birth to 4 puppies, but she’s a mama to 9! Nina, an Australian Cattledog/Blue Heeler …

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Mighty Masina’s Milestones

Newborn puppies and kittens change so much in their first few weeks of life. In just 2 short months, they go from completely helpless to independent and ready to take …

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The Tail of Trusty’s Nose

Just like the lovable Bloodhound in “Lady and the Tramp,” our Trusty is loyal, a little goofy and has a noteworthy nose. When Trusty came to one of our rescue …

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Demi’s Long Road to Recovery

Demi has a smile as big as Texas, but this tail-wagging girl’s life hasn’t always been happy. In early 2020, Demi and her eight newborns found themselves abandoned at a …

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More Than 60 Chihuahuas Rescued from Hoarding Case in Bakersfield

A family of 14 Chihuahuas arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center on February 10, 2020. On Monday, February 10, the intake department at Helen Woodward Animal Center was alerted of …

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Texas Rescue Dog’s Cinderella Story

Once upon a time, in September 2019, a 4-year-old Hound blend named Princess and her two grown puppies arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center from Texas. Just like Cinderella, life …

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