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Press Releases

Surf’s PUP for the 17th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon on Sunday, September 18th!

Helen Woodward Animal Center Invites Fidos to Fetch Waves at Longest Running Canine Surf Competition   Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Sept. 9, 2022) – It’s almost here!  Throughout the summer, …

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Virginia Lab-Testing Breeding Beagle Goes from Rescued to Red Carpet!

Daytime Beauty Awards Welcomes Virginia Beagle Rescue HOWL Pachino as Red Carpet Corres-PAW-ndent and Helen Woodward Animal Center Award Show Beneficiary   Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2022) – For …

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Star Power Ignites Global Pet Adoption Awareness Campaign – Remember Me Thursday®

2022 Spokesperson Jasmine Tookes and Nearly 100 Celebrities Unite with Animal-Lovers and Rescue Facilities to Champion Homeless Pets   Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (August 29, 2022) – In just over …

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Meant To Be(agle): Rescued Beagles Find Forever Homes

  Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (August 5, 2022) – It’s just the start of a bright new beginning for beagles recently-rescued by Helen Woodward Animal Center. On Thursday, the first two …

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Celebrating 50th Anniversary with FREE Community Event

  Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Aug. 3, 2022) – Monday, August 8, 2022, marks a very special day for Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe.  The private non-profit …

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Rescued Beagles Celebrate Their Birthday for the First Time

  Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (August 1, 2022) – August 1, or DOGust, is the unofficial birthday for all shelter dogs whose birthdays are unknown, and this year rescued pets at Helen …

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