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Frodo & Sam Full Grown

SHOPPING CART SURVIVORS READY TO FIND FOREVER FAMILY: The Harrowing Saga of Survival for Two Abused Kittens Comes to the Final Stretch

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2025) – Two kittens who were found zip-tied together in a shopping cart at the start of summer have made amazing recoveries and are …

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Brown dog in flannel

ANIMAL-LOVERS ADVOCATE FOR ORPHAN PETS IN GLOBAL CAMPAIGN – REMEMBER ME THURSDAY®

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (September 12, 2025) – In less than two weeks, on Thursday, September 25, animal-lovers across the world will unite in honor of Remember Me Thursday® (RMT).  …

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a surfing dog

SUR-FURS PREPPED TO FETCH TOP HONORS AT LONGEST RUNNING CANINE SURF COMPETITION : Water-Loving Woofers Invited to 20th Celebration of its Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Aug. 28, 2025) – It’s almost here!  Throughout the summer, top surf-dog contenders and aspirational groMUTTS have been gearing up to compete at the longest-running surf …

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Cats - Gelato & Sorbet

SUPPORTIVE SIBLINGS PROVIDE A LEG UP: Introducing A Bonded Pair of Tripod Kittens

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Aug. 21, 2025) – Two recent arrivals to Helen Woodward Animal Center are proving that anything is possible with a true friend by your side.  Gelato …

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Dylan Walsh & pups

Dylan Walsh, Celebrity Actor and Animal Welfare Advocate, to Champion 13th Annual Remember Me Thursday® Global Campaign

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (August 12, 2025) – Despite the summer temps still hovering in the August skies, animal-lovers are already gearing up for Fall.  In just 8 weeks, the …

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Surfing Dog & Instructor

SURFER SUMMER SCHOOL BACK IN SESSION: Canine SurFURs Ready to Splash in Class!

Rancho Santa Fe (July 24, 2025) – While human students are enjoying their summer break away from studies, adventure-bound hounds are antsy to dive into class with Helen Woodward Animal …

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