Press Releases

Petunia with Veterinarian

HOLDING HER HEAD HIGH: Sweet Bulldog Recovering from Severe Neglect & Injury Almost Causing Decapitation

WARNING: Graphic Images Below Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (June 10, 2025) – A sweet and talkative, 2.5-year-old bulldog, named Petunia, is finding her voice again after recovering from severe neglect.  …

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Navy Member Adoption

ANIMALS FOR FOR ARMED FORCES SPONSORED ADOPTIONS: Adoption Fees Covered for Military Members & Family Throughout Memorial Day Weekend

Rancho Santa Fe, CA (May 23, 2025) – This weekend, Military families in San Diego are invited to meet some fuzzy recruits at Helen Woodward Animal Center. For the 5th …

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Frodo and Sam

BREAKING: Kittens Rescued After Being Bound by Zip Ties and Left For Dead

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (May 21, 2025) – Two kittens are currently fighting for their lives at Helen Woodward Animal Center after being found zip tied together beneath a shopping …

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Alexa & puppy

Help Fill Up Their Bowls – Shop at Jimbo’s Grocery Store and Donate to AniMeals During Checkout to Feed Pets In Need

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (May 19, 2025) – In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, when you make your normal grocery run to Jimbo’s Grocery Store, you can …

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Therapeutic Riding Student

Inspiration is in the Spring Air: Riders Showcase Learned Skills at Therapeutic Riding Show

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (May 14, 2025) – Spring is in the air, and so is the buzz surrounding the 2025 Helen Woodward Animal Center Therapeutic Riding Show. The annual …

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MAMA CAT OF THE YEAR! Mama Cat Halo Found Nursing Abandoned Set of Kittens In Addition to Her Own Set of Kittens

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (May 9, 2025) – Mother’s Day is a special day in May to celebrate the extraordinary mom in your life. This Mother’s Day, Helen Woodward Animal …

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