Press Releases

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Howl-O-Ween Harvest Welcomes Pediatric Cancer Patients from ‘Joey’s Wings’ to Connect with Critters

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Oct. 25, 2024) – Each October, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Humane Education Department welcomes kids and their parents to partake in spirited Halloween-themed activities including hands-on …

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Helen Woodward Animal Center Assisting North Carolina Animal Rescue With Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (October 10, 2024) – Hurricane Helene’s war-like path of devastation across the east coast may have subsided for now, but for hundreds-of-thousands of lives affected in …

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Blue Buffalo Kicks Off 7th Annual Home 4 the Holidays Campaign with Coast-to-Coast Food Donations

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (October 03, 2024) – October officially marks the kick-off of the Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays campaign.  Now in its 26th year, the program seeks …

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Animal Lovers Invited to Participate In Remember Me Thursday® Global Campaign

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (September 18, 2024) – In just over one week, on Thursday, September 26, animal-lovers across the world will unite their voices for orphan pets by honoring …

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Iipay Nation Animal Assistance – Lending a Paw to the Pets of the Santa Ysabel Reservation

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Sept. 12, 2024) – Helen Woodward Animal Center is proud to announce the pilot of its latest program providing animal care services, humane education, pet training …

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Sur-Furs Prepped to Catch Waves: Ready to Fetch Top Honors at 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Aug. 29, 2024) – It’s almost here!  Throughout the summer, top surf-dog contenders and aspirational groMUTTS have been gearing up to compete at the longest-running surf …

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