Press Releases

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Two Alumni Pups Set to Make Their Puppy Bowl XXI Debut!

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Jan. 22, 2025) – The first, last, and biggest game of the Puppy Bowl playoffs is less than a month away, and two Helen Woodward Animal …

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Ongoing Support for Fire Victims: $50,000 Donation to SCPA LA

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Jan. 14, 2025) –  Everyone knows that Southern California has some of the most beautiful weather in the world, but over the last several days Helen …

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Heart for Helping: Helen Woodward Animal Center Rescue RV Assisting Victims of Los Angeles County Fires

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Jan. 9, 2025) – At approximately noon today, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Rescue RV traveled north, loaded with supplies to assist Los Angeles County fire victims …

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Miracle Kitten Who Survived Coyote Attack at Christmas Tree Lot Seeks Forever Family

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (January 8, 2025) – This Christmas Eve, Helen Woodward Animal Center introduced the world to a very special kitten.  Named Evergreen, for the tree she was hiding …

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A Miraculous MEOW-y Christmas Tale: Orphan Cat “Evergreen” Given Holiday Gift of a Beautiful Future

Apply to Adopt Evergreen! Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Dec. 24, 2024) – A petite orphan kitty is living out a real-life holiday story at Helen Woodward Animal Center this Christmas …

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A Heartwarming Pup-posal: How an Adoptable Puppy Helped Seal the Deal

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2024) – Sometimes puppy love turns into happily-ever-after. At Helen Woodward Animal Center, two happy-endings became a reality for one man who organized a …

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