Press Releases

Feb20

Litter of Pugs Rescued From Dumpster

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2015) – Helen Woodward Animal Center has become a loving rest-stop on the journey of seven Pug puppies. The adorable breed, that has taken …

Feb18

Healing Hearts: LA Fire Captain Who Battled Palisades Fire Adopts LA Rescue Pup

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Feb 14, 2025) – Helen Woodward Animal Center is celebrating this national day of romance with a love story a bit more special than …

1) A center staff member lifts a very small black puppy, wearing a red sweater, from the hands of a woman in a motorized wheelchair.

Feb11

Pets Without Walls 7th Annual ‘Cozy Critters’ Visit: Helen Woodward Animal Center & Lucky Duck Foundation Partner to Provide Warmth and Wellness to the People and Pets of San Diego’s Homeless Population

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Pets Without Walls initiative is one of its most heart-warming and uplifting services provided to the community. For …

Feb11

Animal Family Rescued During LA County Fires to Celebrate Puppy Bowl at Puppy Bowl TAILgate

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2025) – In the world of animal welfare, teamwork doesn’t just mean a winning game, it means saving lives. Helen Woodward Animal Center has been …

Jan31

Humane Education Program Making Global Impact on Martyrdom Day: India Celebrates Important Holiday with New Animal Welfare Programs Within Schools

Rancho Santa Fe, CA (Jan. 31, 2025) – Helen Woodward Animal Center was just honored with a very special recognition, bestowed from thousands of miles away. On Martyrdom Day, four …

Jan23

Help Open More Doors for Incoming Animals: Community Help Needed to Welcome Animals Affected by the LA County Fires

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2025) – With fires popping up in parts of San Diego County, it may be easy to forget about the absolute devastation experienced across …