Helen Woodward Animal Center

Helen Woodward Animal Center Pet adoption, animal hospitals, pet boarding, teaching children to love animals and more can be found at www.animalcenter.org .
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Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private non-profit organization in San Diego County that has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people for over 40 years. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, California, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for

people, and humane care and adoption for animals. We are a no-kill facility that receives no government funding and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.

This is sweet Bennington (previously Arthur at the Center)! His family welcomed him home on June 20, and he has been s...
08/30/2026



This is sweet Bennington (previously Arthur at the Center)! His family welcomed him home on June 20, and he has been settling in wonderfully ever since.

Bennington absolutely loves running in circles around the apartment, but he’s also the biggest snuggle bug who wants to cuddle with his mom and dad as much as possible. He loves watching his mom cook and happily sits at her feet while she’s in the kitchen. And when he’s not snuggling or keeping an eye on dinner, you can usually find him playing with his favorite toys, some of which have even made their way into bed with him at night! 🐾❤️

Fostering saves lives, and we need YOU right now. 🐾Every foster home means another animal gets the space, care, and love...
08/29/2026

Fostering saves lives, and we need YOU right now. 🐾

Every foster home means another animal gets the space, care, and love they need while they wait for their forever family. 💙

The best part? We provide the food and supplies you need to care for your foster pet. All you need to do is provide a safe space and love!

Right now, we really need puppy fosters! 🐶🍼 Opening your home to a puppy can make a life-changing difference!

Ready to help save a life? Apply to be a foster today! animalcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/foster/

08/28/2026

Consider this your sign to adopt! ✨💙

Visit animalcenter.org/pet-adoption for the most up to date list of available pets!

Stop! Don’t scroll past your new best friend! 😻Stop by this weekend to meet some of our adoptable cats! Right now with o...
08/28/2026

Stop! Don’t scroll past your new best friend! 😻

Stop by this weekend to meet some of our adoptable cats! Right now with our feline BOGO, if you adopt 2 kittens/ cats the adoption fee is waived for the second! 💙🐾

PARIS is available for adoption! She's playful and has so much love to give! She would love to meet you today and become...
08/27/2026

PARIS is available for adoption! She's playful and has so much love to give! She would love to meet you today and become part of your family! 🩷

BREED: Australian Cattle Dog
AGE: 10 weeks old
GENDER: Female

We are open from 12-6pm today! 🐾

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

National Dog Day is more than an excuse to celebrate our favorite four legged companions. It’s a reminder of how much love, joy, and companionship dogs bring into our lives! 💙

If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your family, there’s no better day to adopt! 🐾

We are open from 12-6pm!

Meet our Pet of the Week: King! 👑King is a 13-week-old Labrador Retriever blend who is adorable, playful, and always rea...
08/26/2026

Meet our Pet of the Week: King! 👑

King is a 13-week-old Labrador Retriever blend who is adorable, playful, and always ready for some fun!

King loves playing with stuffy toys, especially the ones that are somehow bigger than he is! He’s still working on mastering the art of fetch, but that doesn’t stop him from chasing after a ball. And when playtime is over, King is more than happy to trade his toys for some cuddles!

The second you sit down, King will make his way into your lap and patiently wait for all the pets. Bonus points if he can bring his favorite toy along for the snuggle session!

This sweet puppy is ready to find a family who will keep up with his playful personality and give him all the love he’s looking for. 💙 We are open from 12-6 pm today!

The Dog Days of Summer with Polly! ☀️⛱️🐶Polly is a 1-year-old Shepherd Terrier blend who is a very active pup with a swe...
08/25/2026

The Dog Days of Summer with Polly! ☀️⛱️🐶

Polly is a 1-year-old Shepherd Terrier blend who is a very active pup with a sweet heart! She loves to run, chase balls, and toss her toys around.

Polly thrives with structure and guidance and would do best with an adopter who understands her breed mix and is ready to provide patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. With the right routine, she has so much potential to grow into a confident, well-rounded companion! 🤍

She’s looking for a home with a secure, fenced yard where she can safely burn off her energy, and a family with kids over 12 who can help support her training and boundaries.

If you’re an active family ready to invest time, structure, and love into a wonderful young pup, Polly might be the perfect dog for you. When you visit the Center, you won’t see Polly out in the front because she is nervous at first, but once she is comfortable, you will see her true personality shine through!

Stop by today to meet her, we’re open from 12–6pm!🐾

Address

6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067

Telephone

(858) 756-4117

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