Nadia
Slowly Starving in Plain Sight
This new mama dog wasn't getting enough food to make milk for her puppies.
SUCCESS STORIES
Helen Woodward Animal Center sees some incredibly challenging pet rescue cases. Fortunately, we see very happy endings, too! Here are a few stories of the animal rescues we receive and a glimpse at how these special pets have touched our hearts.
Oliver & Dodger
Laid Off Worker Leaves Love Letter to Abandoned Cats
The two cats were found outside Club Pet with a note attached to their crate.
Canela
Mama Dog Rescued from San Diego Streets Just in Time
This strong, sweet girl was rescued from the streets just before giving birth to 10 puppies.
Champion
Three-Legged Pup is Literally the Bravest Pup We Know
He spent months in pain due to an untreated broken leg.
Leticia
Leticia Brings Joy to the World
This little kitten with a unique challenge proves nothing is impawsible.
Blanca
New Mom Raises Puppies, Now Fights Cancer
This sweet dog had to wait until her puppies were weaned to begin cancer treatment.
Grim
Puppy with Extreme Overbite Gets Outpouring of Love
This Chiweenie puppy required surgery due to a severe overbite.
The W Puppies
Wonder Fosters to the Rescue
Nine puppies were orphaned after their mother was killed by a car.
Frogger
Video Game Turns Real Life for Frogger the Kitten
6-week-old kitten found dodging traffic on the 101
Tina & Turner
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Everything!
The two kittens were found on an LA street with severe burns.
Cleta
Kitten Born Without Eyelids
This sweet kitten required expensive reconstructive surgery. That's where we stepped in.
Uzo, Umi & Utah
Kittens Dumped on Streets of LA
Three kittens found themselves abandoned in an industrial area near downtown Los Angeles.