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Iipay Nation Animal Assistance – Lending a Paw to the Pets of the Santa Ysabel Reservation

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Sept. 12, 2024) – Helen Woodward Animal Center is proud to announce the pilot of its latest program providing animal care services, humane education, pet training …

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Sur-Furs Prepped to Catch Waves: Ready to Fetch Top Honors at 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (Aug. 29, 2024) – 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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Rescue on the Front Lines: Helen Woodward Animal Center Remains Dedicated to Ukraine’s Voiceless Victims

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – As the Russian-Ukraine war battles on for a third year, it can be easy to forget about the war’s voiceless victims. Since …

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Celebrity Actor and Animal Welfare Advocate Kaley Cuoco Lends her Voice to 12th Annual Remember Me Thursday® Global Campaign

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (July 30, 2024) – In just over two months, animal-lovers worldwide will unite for the 12th Annual Remember Me Thursday® (RMT).  Observed, each year, on the …

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CRITTERS GO FOR GOLD! O-PAW-ning Ceremonies Kick Off Summer 2024 Critter OlymPETS

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.  (July 26, 2024) – Tonight, while the world gets ready to experience the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Helen Woodward Animal Center orphan pets …

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COWA-BARKA! In-PAWson Surf Dog Lessons are Back

Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (July 25, 2024) – The dog days of summer are here and with them comes everyone’s favorite PAWter sport – Dog Surfing!  For those who have …

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