Success Stories

Small black kitten being gently held in human hands, lying on its back with legs stretched out, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes.

Chocolate’s Medical Meowstery

In mid-March this year, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s typical intake process was interrupted by an emergency. One of the kittens had arrived from our rescue partner in Long Beach with …

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Blind Boy Finds Forever Family

Late Sunday night in mid-February, a blind, two-year-old terrier blend emerged from San Diego International’s large luggage carousel. The brindle coated boy had just crossed 2,500 miles of ocean for …

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Armand’s Grand Reveal!

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing shy pets get passed by. Often, when potential adopters come to Helen Woodward Animal Center, they skip over the more reserved pets who might …

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Golden Girls Get a Bright New Sunset

When Taboo and Tula were 11 and 12, respectively, their entire world was flipped upside down. Their loving dog mom who had raised them and loved them their entire lives, …

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Flora Found Her Family

At Helen Woodward Animal Center, we never give up on an orphan pet — even when people say they’re unadoptable. We believe every animal both deserves, and is capable of …

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Harper’s Heartfelt Home

Helen Woodward Animal Center first met Harper at the beginning of the year. The five year old Chihuahua blend came to us through a local partner who couldn’t properly take …

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