Press Releases

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MIRACLE TWIN FOALS CELEBRATE FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY: Friends and “NAY-bors” Welcome!

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Mar. 25, 2025) – This coming Saturday, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites the public to a very special, and extremely unique, birthday party.  The celebration marks …

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MAKE SPACE FOR LA! Sponsored Adoptions Thanks to Proud Partner Blue Buffalo

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Mar. 12, 2025) – As the wide-reaching impact of wildfire destruction continues to be felt in the Los Angeles area, animal welfare organizations and the pets in …

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Setting Sights On A Forever Home: Blind Dog Takes Leap of Faith on Flight from Hawaii

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Mar. 4, 2025) – The saying “take a blind leap of faith” has never been quite as apt as last week’s arrival to Helen Woodward Animal …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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 …

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