Press Releases

Hope Within Sight: Helen Woodward Animal Center Announces Special Surgical Procedure For Abused Canine From Iran

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2023) –  Since she arrived from Iran at Helen Woodward Animal Center in mid-March, an abused and disfigured orphan pup has been receiving the …

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How One Abused Canine From Iran Traveled Across the World to Helen Woodward Animal Center

“Hope” Takes Wing… The struggle of each orphan pet that finds its way to Helen Woodward Animal Center is often a partial mystery. Whether stray, neglected, relinquished or abandoned, the …

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Seeking Canine Abandoned At Center, $5,000 Reward Offered to Identify Owner

Center Staff Dismayed by Security Footage Revealing Heartless Owner Deserting Dog…   Stills captured by Helen Woodward Animal Center surveillance cameras. Click the image to expand:     UPDATE: Friday March …

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Hollywood Beauty Awards Helping to Celebrate the Beauty of Orphan Pets

Red Carpet Corres-PAW-ndents Sofia FURgara and PAWz Dean Represent Helen Woodward Animal Center as Award Show Beneficiaries   Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Mar. 7, 2023) – For the past several …

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Ukrainian Pets in Crisis: Helen Woodward Animal Center Donations Are Being Put To Use

  One year ago, Russia waged war against Ukraine, leaving millions of humans and animals homeless and injured. With the help of the community, Helen Woodward Animal Center was able …

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The YOUNGUNS’ Have Come to PAW-ty: Orphan Puppies Get The Mardi Started

This Weekend, Over 60 Helen Woodward Animal Center Orphan Puppies Get the Mardi Started…   Rancho Santa Fe, CA (February 17, 2023) – Potential adopters are invited to meet the PAW-tiers …

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