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Press Releases

Helen Woodward Animal Center Celebrates A Decade of Dapper Dogs and Fancy Felines at 10th Annual Puppy Prom

  Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (May 2, 2024) – Returning this prom season, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites elegant, fluffy alumni and friends for a celebration of animal rescue. The …

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Helen Woodward Animal Center Orphan Pups Hoping For Draft In Competitive Field!

Rancho Santa Fe, CA (April 26, 2024) – The NFL draft is one of the most exhilarating times of the year, but a record number of orphan pups have been …

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San Diego County District Attorney’s Office Takes Part In Wellness Program  

(District Attorney employee interacts with therapy animal during pet encounter therapy sessions at Helen Woodward Animal Center.)       Rancho Santa Fe, CA (April 9, 2024) – Last week, Helen Woodward …

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Chia Pets Need Love Too – Coming to the Rescue of the Public’s Most Misunderstood Pet    

(Helen Woodward Animal Center veterinary team gives medical checks to orphan Chia Pet arrivals.)   Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (April 1, 2024) – Helen Woodward Animal Center reminds the public that …

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National Puppy Day Has Special Importance This Year

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Mar. 21, 2024) – Across the nation, spring has sprung yielding green shoots, new blooms, and baby animals galore – which is only ONE of the …

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Where Are The Adopters!?

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (March 1, 2024) – For the entire month of March, Helen Woodward Animal Center is taking unprecedented steps to increase adoptions.  In addition to cutting adoption …

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