Helen Woodward Animal Center In the Media

Former "Bait Dog" Used in Illegal Dog Fighting Makes Full Recovery, Ready for Forever Home
See Her Recovery Journey
Therapy Pets Make Special Valentine's Day Visit to kids at San Diego Ronald McDonald House
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At the Puppy Bowl, There Are No Losers
Cheer on These Pups
Dog Used As Bait in Illegal Dog Fights Rescued From Side of Road
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Puppy Bowl 2026 Promises Adorable, Adoptable Pups This Super Bowl
Join the Team!
Alicia Silverstone & her son visit Mama dog, 12 puppies she rescued
See Their Time Together
Humane Education Welcomes 2 New Ambassadors, Chewbacca & Wicket
Come Ring In the Ewe Year With Them!
Christmas Miracle: Alicia Silverstone Rescues Mama dog, 12 puppies
Celebrate the 12 Days
Ronald McDonald House guests Trick-or-Treat with PET Dogs
Go Trick-or-Treating With Them
Honoring Board Member Diane Keaton
Look Back On Her Legacy at the Center
Bonded Tripod Siblings Give Each Other Leg Up
Click to Meet These Playful Kittens
2 Kittens Struggle to Survive After Being Found Bound by Zip Ties in Parking Lot
Hear Their Harrowing Story
Learn How YOU Can Help
Fancy Paws for a Good Cause - 11th Annual Puppy Prom
Will You Go to Prom With Me?
Newest Recipients of the Helen Woodward Animal Center Humane Award
Meet David & Kelly Backes, Learn About Their Organization Athletes for Animals
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Miracle Twin Horses Host Party to Celebrate 15th Birthday
Learn how these horse siblings are a 1-in-10,000 chance
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Helen Woodward Animal Center's Humane Education Program Makes Global Impact on Martyrdom Day
See the Center's Global Impact!
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This Puppy Bowl ‘TAILgate' will honor two cute California canine competitors
Read about Helen Woodward Animal Center's celebration of the World's Cutest Game
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The animal-helping ‘Rescue RV' just arrived in LA; here's how to pitch in
See how Helen Woodward Animal Center is helping LA Fire Victims
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Kitten rescued from San Diego Christmas tree lot after family killed by coyotes
Learn about Evergreen's miraculous story of survival!
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Helen Woodward Alumnus's Story Named Top San Diego Story of 2024!
Read about Richard!
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Andie MacDowell & Rainey Qualley named as Remember Me Thursday® 2023 SpokesTeam
Celebrity mother and daughter lend their voices for rescue pets
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Center donations fuel mission to save pets in Ukraine war zones
Donor-funded van transports pet food to struggling shelters
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Center holds annual Spring Fling Gala ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’
Center’s elegant Spring Fling Gala enters 35th year
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9th annual alumni Puppy Prom returns
Furry friends PAWrty at Original 40 Brewing
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PAWmicon returns with more furry friends, new location
Cosplayers and animal-lovers unite.
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People and Pups PAW-ty out to Sea!
Adorable animals ahoy: A furry fundraiser successfully set sail
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Orphan pups get baseball nicknames to celebrate Padres
Orphan pups get baseball nicknames to celebrate Padres
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Dogs to compete for top surfer title
Dogs to compete for top surfer title
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Super-Cute Canine Cosplayers Ruled PAWmicon
Super-Cute Canine Cosplayers Ruled PAWmicon
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Center pups celebrate in Doggie-Gras Style
Center team members and puppies threw an impromptu PAWrade
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Helen Woodward Animal Center marks 50th anniversary
Helen Woodward Animal Center marks 50th anniversary
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Dog injured in acid attack searching for forever home
Omid undergoes eyelid surgery
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Adoption fees waived for military families through July 4
KayBella Cares sponsors 'Paws for Patriots'
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Homeless pets get needed supplies at 'Cozy Critters' event
Pet sweaters, supplies offered to help those in need
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Man abandons dog at Center
Reward offered for information
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Helen Woodward Animal Center gains special consultative status
Helen Woodward Animal Center gains special consultative status
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San Diego Pups Paddle Out for Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
San Diego Pups Paddle Out for Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
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Helen Woodward Animal Center kicks off Home 4 The HolidaysⓇ
Helen Woodward Animal Center kicks off Home 4 The HolidaysⓇ
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Center pups compete in Puppy Bowl XIX!
Carlos and Crocket are the first-ever litter mates to compete in the big game
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Center hosts 50th anniversary celebration
Center hosts 50th anniversary celebration
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Center Throws Sweet Birthday Party for Beagles from Virginia
Center Throws Sweet Birthday Party for Beagles from Virginia
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Center breaks ground on Humane Education Village
Third phase of Center's Campaign for Caring reconstruction kicks off
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More orphaned pets from Maui head to San Diego for adoption
Center works with Alaska Airlines to transfer adoptables in need
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Maui shelter pets arrive at Center following devastating wildfire
Center helps free up kennel space for hard-pressed Hawaiian animal shelter
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Someone San Diego Should Know: Mike Arms
Meet Helen Woodward Animal Center's President and CEO
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These sporty canines took top honors at Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
Canines make a splash for charity!
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Three-legged dog learns to surf ahead of Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
Cowa-Barka! Clancy prepares to compete
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38 puppies survive crash, treated at Center
A holiday miracle amidst a tragic accident.
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Therapy pups deliver snuggles to Sharp Memorial Healthcare staff
Pet Encounter Therapy dogs visit hospital for Valentine's Day
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Center Pups cheer on USMNT for the 2022 World Cup
Pups take to the field for their very own “FIDO” World Cup
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Remember Me Thursday® – Ways you can participate
Remember Me Thursday® – Ways you can participate
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Center rescues 43 beagles from lab-testing breeding facility
Center rescues 43 beagles from lab-testing breeding facility
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