Rancho Santa Fe, CA (Nov. 7, 2025) – To honor the brave heroes who have fought for our nation and dedicate their lives to this country, Animals For Armed Forces and KayBella Cares are sponsoring pet adoption fees for military members and their families. The special promotion extends throughout the entire holiday weekend and until closing on Veterans Day. Helen Woodward Animal Center invites San Diego military families to meet their newest furry squad member at the Center’s Paws for Patriots Event. Fees for approved adopters (while supplies last) will be covered Saturday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 11.
There may be no better reward than the love of an adoring companion waiting at home who knows their owner has the strength to move mountains and part seas. For 11 years, Helen Woodward Animal Center has been honored to bring smiles to members of the military with sponsored pet adoptions. Military holidays are an ideal time to do something special to thank the men and women who serve our country and a beautiful way to find loving homes for orphan dogs and cats. Helen Woodward Animal Center recognizes the years of comfort, laughter, joy and devotion a loving pet can provide – all crucial elements to assist military members and their families whose lives have been dedicated to serving our country near and far.
“Sponsored military adoptions are a great example of people helping animals and animals helping people,” Helen Woodward Animal Center Adoption Services Director Kendall Schulz said. “These orphan pets get to find their forever homes and then go on to provide so much comfort to these families who need the love of a furry friend the most.”
Helen Woodward Animal Center has seen the healing power of animals and facilitates a number of programs dedicated to serving our military community including: the Pet Encounter Therapy program (PET), utilizing therapeutic animals to help lower blood pressure, regulate breathing, improve memory and lift the spirits of wounded soldiers; the Center’s AniMeals program which regularly assists Wounded Warriors, providing pet food to wounded military clients with service dogs; and Helen Woodward’s Companion Animal Hospital Military Fund which supports our military by offering free veterinary services to the pets of Active Duty Enlisted Military E-1 to E-7 or Disabled Military and their immediate family members.
“We can’t thank our donors, Animals For Armed Forces and KayBella Cares, for helping us cover these adoption fees, enough” Schulz said. “Everybody benefits from the bonds that develop between animals and the military families that deserve them.”
Currently, adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be waiting for their forever homes. Prospective adopters can view available pets here: https://animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet.
For more information, please contact Helen Woodward Animal Center Adoptions Department at: 858-756-4117 ext. 1.
WHAT: Sponsored adoptions fees for military families in honor of the Veteran’s Day Holiday Weekend thanks to Animals For Armed Forces and KayBella Cares
WHERE: Helen Woodward Animal Center: 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
WHEN: Saturday, November 8th through Tuesday, November 11th. Adoptions hours are Sat–Sun (Nov. 8–9): 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Mon–Tues (Nov. 10–11): 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
ADOPTION DETAILS:
(Pay only a $36 microchip fee.) Limit one animal per household for sponsored adoption. Family must meet adoption requirements. Subject to limitations on availability. The military adoption discount applies to active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard, and/or immediate family members. Please bring your photo ID and one of the following to receive the adoption discount: • Military ID •Dependent ID • Veterans ID • DD-214 and Driver’s License • NGB Form 22. Thank you for your service!
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About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: https://animalcenter.org.
