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Flapper Cats and Dapper Dogs – Dog photos and Cat photos | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-14 15:55:19
Flapper Cats and Dapper Dogs We want to honor your pets at our Spring Fling Fundraiser for Pets The black ties, the boas, the strings of pearls… Does each Roaring 20′s fashion item fill you with the desire to see your fuzzy loved one bedecked, bejeweled and Gala glammed? Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking [...] > read more
Puppy Prom Photos – Cat Photos Needed | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-14 13:21:17
Your Cat Photos Needed For the Puppy Prom! Helen Woodward Animal Center Puppy Prom on May 18 We know the pups are going to have a great time at our Puppy Prom, but we wanted to make sure our Helen Woodward Adopted Alumni Kitties were included, too! You can enter your kitty in our photo [...] > read more
Kittens Found in Truck – Day Old Kittens | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-14 13:07:38
Kitten Season in San Diego – Help Kittens Today These six kittens were found abandoned! This little kitten, along with five other brothers and sisters, was found abandoned in a construction truck that had driven to Helen Woodward Animal Center from Vista, California. There was no mother-cat in sight and no one knows how these [...] > read more
Post Office Puppies – Boxer Puppies | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-11 15:45:46
Special Delivery: Puppies Left at Post Office! Our Ken-Barky Derby Winners: From Rags to Riches You may remember Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Ken-Barky Derby race held earlier this month. But did you know that our trio of winners, Went The Day Well, Union Rags, and Rousing Sermon, were all abandoned at a United States Post [...] > read more
Surf Dog books – Help pets | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-09 18:26:43
Surf dog book – Meet the Author – Dr. Udo Wahn Author Dr. Udo Wahn will be at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmer’s Market for a special Mother’s Day book sale with a portion of proceeds benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center. About the Book: Aloha! Sharing, being kind and living in harmony with our environment, [...] > read more
Puppy Race Photos – Ken-Barky Derby at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-04 16:18:13
Racing puppies run to find forever families at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Ken-Barky Derby Thank you to Helen Woodward Animal Center staff, volunteers and fans who made this such a fun and memorable event! Each Derby pup is available for adoption right now. If you adopt a Derby pup, you will be entered in to [...] > read more
Puppy Racing at the Ken-Barky Derby in San Diego
Published on 2012-05-02 15:41:25
The Ken-Barky Derby Races in to Helen Woodward Animal Center No Horsing Around in this “Run with the Noses” Competition In honor of this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites the media and the public to don their finest spectator hats and head out to the Ken-Barky Derby on Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. [...] > read more
Helen Woodward Adopter Alumni – Puppy Prom | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-05-02 11:29:56
All Helen Woodward Adopters and their Canine “Dates” are Welcome! > read more
Change Animal Welfare – Animal Conference | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-30 15:17:24
Animal Conference for Animal Welfare Professionals – ACES International > read more
Help feed pets in need – San Diego pet food fundraiser | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-30 12:40:41
Help feed pets in need with Three Dog Bakery and Helen Woodward Animal Center You can help feed pets looking for a second chance at Helen Woodward Animal Center! Check out Three Dog Bakery’s pet food drive – going the entire month of May! > read more
Baby Bird Rescue – House Sparrow Rescue | Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-26 14:01:03
Baby Bird Rescue – House Sparrow Rescue | Helen Woodward Animal Center Just taking a little peep inside… Helen Woodward Animal Center got a little more than bargained for from yesterday’s rescued dog transport from Arizona. A house sparrow mother had made her nest in the wheel well underneath our Arizona rescue partner’s van and [...] > read more
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face
Published on 2012-04-18 18:18:31
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~Ben Williams > read more
Ryan Newman makes a pit stop for orphaned pets
Published on 2012-04-11 16:23:08
Ryan Newman visits adoptable dogs and cats at Helen Woodward Animal Center On February 23, the National Celebrity of the Race Circuit, Ryan Newman and his wife Krissie, arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center to show their support for the Center and its mission of placing homeless pets “on the road” to a new life. [...] > read more
Rewrite animal welfare – creativity, passion, excitement needed
Published on 2012-04-11 13:48:56
Want to stop pet euthanasia forever? Click to find out how… > read more
A Puppy for Christmas – Adoptable puppy story at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-11 12:52:42
A Puppy for Christmas – Adoptable puppy story at Helen Woodward Animal Center True love had another idea about which puppy this family would next adopt It has nearly been four years since my German Shepherds passed. Since that time, I have been surrounded by my partner’s Jack Russell Terrier, Jasper, who I have come [...] > read more
Yappy Hour – Adoptable Pets from Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-10 12:53:18
What are you doing this Friday? Hey San Diegans! You and your furry best friend are invited to Yappy Hour at La Jolla Brewhouse this Friday! Drink specials for us humans and a special menu for the four-legged ones, too. (Plus we provide the cute, adoptable puppies.) It’s time to get outside and enjoy that [...] > read more
Ryan Newman, I challenge you to a race!
Published on 2012-04-03 18:43:35
Ryan Newman Gets Driving Challenge from Puppy Okay, not really, but super-cute adoptable pup, Kentucky, was happy to pose with a generous gift from NASCAR’s Ryan Newman. This authentic bumper will be auctioned off at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling black tie fundraiser, happening on Saturday, June 2. Even though Kentucky is only a [...] > read more
San Diego Fundraiser – Blacktie Event at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-04-02 14:21:38
New food critic at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Spring Fling Helen Woodward Animal Center invites you to the Annual Spring Fling benefiting our orphaned animals and life-enhancing, community programs for people and animals. Save the date of June 2 to experience the roaring 1920’s, enjoy the best jazz around and dine on delicacies from 20 [...] > read more
Twin Foals – Two Year Birthday Party
Published on 2012-03-29 14:54:15
Sunny and Angel’s Two-Year Birthday Party Twin Foal Birthday Party Update! You are invited to celebrate Sunny and Angel’s birthday on March 31, 3 p.m., at the Equine Hospital, at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Join us for birthday cake and a chance to visit with Sunny, Angel, and their mom, Lena! We have some raffle items to [...] > read more
Twin Foals – Two Year Birthday Party
Published on 2012-03-29 14:54:15
Sunny and Angel’s Two-Year Birthday Party Twin Foal Birthday Party Update! You are invited to celebrate Sunny and Angel’s birthday on March 31, 3 p.m., at the Equine Hospital, at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Join us for birthday cake and a chance to visit with Sunny, Angel, and their mom, Lena! We have some raffle items to [...] > read more
Hug a Dog – Favorite Quotes from Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-27 13:45:20
A quiet moment at Helen Woodward Animal Center. > read more
Hug a Dog – Favorite Quotes from Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-27 13:45:20
A quiet moment at Helen Woodward Animal Center. > read more
Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-22 16:40:19
Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center Meet Sadie the Senegal Parrot Just like people, the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Education Department animals like recognition for all the wonderful work they do! This month, we are honoring Sadie, a Senegal Parrot for her contributions in teaching children. Name: Sadie Date [...] > read more
Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-22 16:40:19
Senegal Parrot Helping Children – Meet Sadie at Helen Woodward Animal Center Meet Sadie the Senegal Parrot Just like people, the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Education Department animals like recognition for all the wonderful work they do! This month, we are honoring Sadie, a Senegal Parrot for her contributions in teaching children. Name: Sadie Date [...] > read more
Twin Foals Birthday – Sunny and Angel at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-19 13:39:47
Twin Foals Birthday – Sunny and Angel at Helen Woodward Animal Center Lena’s foals, Sunny and Angel, turn two on March 28 Happy Birthday, Sunny and Angel! You are invited to celebrate Sunny and Angel’s birthday on March 31, 3 p.m., at the Equine Hospital, at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Join us for birthday cake [...] > read more
Twin Foals Birthday – Sunny and Angel at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-03-19 13:39:47
Twin Foals Birthday – Sunny and Angel at Helen Woodward Animal Center Lena’s foals, Sunny and Angel, turn two on March 28 Happy Birthday, Sunny and Angel! You are invited to celebrate Sunny and Angel’s birthday on March 31, 3 p.m., at the Equine Hospital, at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Join us for birthday cake [...] > read more
Come to the Helen Woodward Tack Sale – Therapeutic Riding
Published on 2012-03-15 17:47:43
Help special needs children and adults – come to the Tack Sale to benefit Helen Woodward’s Therapeutic Riding Program Thank you, San Diego, for all your donations to our Tack Sale! We received some very generous donations, of which all proceeds will go directly to helping out a San Diego Therapeutic Riding Program at Helen [...] > read more
Come to the Helen Woodward Tack Sale – Therapeutic Riding
Published on 2012-03-15 17:47:43
Help special needs children and adults – come to the Tack Sale to benefit Helen Woodward’s Therapeutic Riding Program Thank you, San Diego, for all your donations to our Tack Sale! We received some very generous donations, of which all proceeds will go directly to helping out a San Diego Therapeutic Riding Program at Helen [...] > read more
Donate to Therapeutic Riding – Help special needs children
Published on 2012-03-06 16:40:22
Donate horse supplies to Therapeutic Riding at Helen Woodward Animal Center Donate Your Used Tack and Horse Items to Benefit a Great Cause Is your horse supply room is bursting at the seams after all the great deals you snagged at last weekend’s big tack sale? What to do with all the gently used tack, blankets, [...] > read more
Donate to Therapeutic Riding – Help special needs children
Published on 2012-03-06 16:40:22
Donate horse supplies to Therapeutic Riding at Helen Woodward Animal Center Donate Your Used Tack and Horse Items to Benefit a Great Cause Is your horse supply room is bursting at the seams after all the great deals you snagged at last weekend’s big tack sale? What to do with all the gently used tack, blankets, [...] > read more
Puppy Baseball Players at Spring Training 2012
Published on 2012-03-01 15:58:57
Puppy Baseball Players for San Diego Padres? No south-paws only “four-paws” at tail-wagging Spring Training! Spring Training has come a little early to Helen Woodward Animal Center. With 50 available puppies, the race to get to “home base” has never had more meaning. The cuddly team of pups, each named after a San Diego Padre, [...] > read more
Puppy Baseball Players at Spring Training 2012
Published on 2012-03-01 15:58:57
Puppy Baseball Players for San Diego Padres? No south-paws only “four-paws” at tail-wagging Spring Training! Spring Training has come a little early to Helen Woodward Animal Center. With 50 available puppies, the race to get to “home base” has never had more meaning. The cuddly team of pups, each named after a San Diego Padre, [...] > read more
‘Most Heartwarming Story’ Winner
Published on 2012-02-28 11:10:22
Rescued Dog Finds Happiness and a Home We have a winner! After ten days and over five thousand votes, the public chose the Iams Home 4 the Holidays ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ Winner… Duke from Chicagoland Dog Rescue! Congratulations for a job well done! Chicagoland Dog Rescue is awarded our Grand Prize of $500. You can [...] > read more
‘Most Heartwarming Story’ Winner
Published on 2012-02-28 11:10:22
Rescued Dog Finds Happiness and a Home We have a winner! After ten days and over five thousand votes, the public chose the Iams Home 4 the Holidays ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ Winner… Duke from Chicagoland Dog Rescue! Congratulations for a job well done! Chicagoland Dog Rescue is awarded our Grand Prize of $500. You can [...] > read more
Adopt a cat: Shadow
Published on 2012-02-22 14:48:19
Cat Adoption in San Diego at Helen Woodward Animal Center Meet Shadow, our Pet of the Week! Shadow casts a loving glow Meet Shadow! This 8-month old gentle boy is a pure black domestic short-hair with sparkling yellow eyes. Shadow weighs 9 lbs. and might be a bit shy at first. Once he knows [...] > read more
Adopt a cat: Shadow
Published on 2012-02-22 14:48:19
Cat Adoption in San Diego at Helen Woodward Animal Center Meet Shadow, our Pet of the Week! Shadow casts a loving glow Meet Shadow! This 8-month old gentle boy is a pure black domestic short-hair with sparkling yellow eyes. Shadow weighs 9 lbs. and might be a bit shy at first. Once he knows [...] > read more
New York Fashion Week is going to the dogs
Published on 2012-02-16 14:06:33
Cute, four-legged models strut their stuff at New York Fashion Week Saving lives never goes out of style! Inspired by Fashion Week hitting runways throughout New York, the team at Helen Woodward Animal Center decided to show off the swankier-sides of their adoptable friends with a furry fashion photo shoot. The photos, taken by volunteer [...] > read more
New York Fashion Week is going to the dogs
Published on 2012-02-16 14:06:33
Cute, four-legged models strut their stuff at New York Fashion Week Saving lives never goes out of style! Inspired by Fashion Week hitting runways throughout New York, the team at Helen Woodward Animal Center decided to show off the swankier-sides of their adoptable friends with a furry fashion photo shoot. The photos, taken by volunteer [...] > read more
35 animals rescued from hoarding
Published on 2012-02-15 11:54:00
Animals rescued from hoarding situation in time for Valentine’s Day We have seen our fair share of unique rescue stories. Each day new animals arrive at Helen Woodward Animal Center with distinctly different tales of abandonment, salvation, tragedy or triumph. It is a very rare day, however, when over 35 animals arrive at once… and [...] > read more
Vote for your favorite Most Heartwarming Story from Iams Home 4 the Holidays
Published on 2012-02-14 18:24:06
Hello animal lovers! Today is the day you can begin voting for your favorite story from 2011 Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Since the inception of Iams Home 4 the Holidays in 1999, Helen Woodward Animal Center has enjoyed the privilege of giving out a special award for the most heartwarming animal adoption story during the adoption campaign. Receiving [...] > read more
Former Rams Coach, John Robinson, looks for a new forever friend
Published on 2012-02-10 13:20:18
Former Rams Coach Shows His Soft-Side during a Visit to Helen Woodward Animal Center Last week, Helen Woodward Animal Center was abuzz with talk of football this afternoon, but not because of that weekend’s upcoming Super Bowl. Adoption employees and homeless animals alike were treated to a friendly visit by former American football great, John Robinson. [...] > read more
Captain Jack comes to Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2012-01-18 14:11:12
Captain Jack comes to Helen Woodward Animal Center Right after the New Year, Helen Woodward Animal Center received a little treasure of a kitten named Captain Jack. Why the pirate name? This little bundle of energy and love had only one eye and squinted just like a pirate! He also had something else special, he [...] > read more
Forever families need Fawn!
Published on 2012-01-18 11:25:30
Check out Fawn’s amazing new Adopt Me poster! Big thanks to Missy Johnson from Dogs for the PAWS for making Fawn this amazing poster! Vote for Fawn! > read more
An update from Rocky the kitten
Published on 2012-01-17 18:16:14
Rescued kitten finds home in record time Did you read about Rocky? He’s our favorite, recent success story! When Rocky was born, he was frail and weak. His mother refused to nurse him so Helen Woodward Animal Center medical staff took matters into their own hands and placed him in 24/7 infant care. While his [...] > read more
Most Heartwarming Story Winner for Week Thirteen of ‘Iams Home 4 the Holidays’
Published on 2012-01-11 18:27:08
The holidays are going strong with thousands of adoptions worldwide! Here is this week’s ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ from Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Each Thursday Helen Woodward Animal Center announces the weekly winner of that week’s ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ from Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Animal welfare organizations from around the world are working together to find loving [...] > read more
Puppies at New York Stock Exchange
Published on 2011-12-23 16:10:17
Puppies at the New York Stock Exchange Update! January 16, 2012: Iams Home 4 the Holidays adoption total this year is 1,267,541 lives saved! On December 23, 2011, Helen Woodward Animal Center representatives went to the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell to celebrate the 924,932 lives saved to date and to [...] > read more
Most Heartwarming Story Winner for Week Twelve of ‘Iams Home 4 the Holidays’
Published on 2011-12-23 15:01:59
The holidays are going strong with thousands of adoptions worldwide! Here is this week’s ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ from Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Each Thursday Helen Woodward Animal Center announces the weekly winner of that week’s ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ from Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Animal welfare organizations from around the world are working together to find loving [...] > read more
Bathing beauty contest gets in a real ‘cat fight’
Published on 2011-07-01 16:54:31
This 4th of July weekend, come witness San Diego’s largest (and cutest) bathing beauty contest at Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC). They’re young, cute… and have four legs?! Yes, these contestants are kittens! Beginning Friday, July 1st, you > read more
From Cooper, a rescue dog’s letter
Published on 2011-06-30 12:59:20
Hi friends at Helen Woodward Animal Center! This is Cooper. I just wanted to write a little hello and tell you how I’ve been adjusting to my new life with Stephen, Stephanie and my new best friend Leni. Stephanie meant to send this along sooner > read more
Happy Birthday to these Education and Pet Encounter Therapy Animals!
Published on 2011-06-16 16:00:49
Happy Birthday to these amazing Education and Pet Encounter Therapy Animals! Bodhi, the Leopard Gecko (03/1999) Argos, the Bearded Dragon (04/2004) Tina & Una, White’s Tree Frogs (03/2007 & 04/2002) Gordie, the Pac Man Frog (04/2008) Snicke > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-06-15 10:56:31
June’s Education Animal Spotlight
Published on 2011-06-14 17:11:30
Meet Sissy! Name: Sissy Larue Zier-Gonzales D.O.B.:5-8-2006 Breed: Jack Russell/something-or-other mix History: A friend working at a local shelter called one of the Education staff members and told her that they had a 3lb puppy that was left on th > read more
Rocky’s been adopted!
Published on 2011-06-08 18:41:17
We’re very excited to report… our little hero ROCKY, the mighty mite who fought off a coyote’s appetite… has been adopted to his forever home! Trisha St. George spoke with an adoptions team member who then informed the rest of the Center > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-06-08 11:22:04
Meet Flora and Frannie. > read more
Children show their love for their new adopted kittens
Published on 2011-06-01 13:16:40
It’s true, we receive a lot of letters from our Helen Woodward Animal Center adopting families. And we love every single one of them. It means a lot to us that our families take the time out to let us know how much they love their new furry fam > read more
Harris sheds his dreads to find love
Published on 2011-05-25 16:31:29
The photo on the left is the reality of animal rescue sometimes. It can be sad, desperate and full of heartache. Like Harris was when he came to Helen Woodward Animal Center. However, the photo on the right makes feeling the heartache and sadness wor > read more
Wordless Wednesday – Firefighters and Puppies!
Published on 2011-05-25 11:43:00
From the HWAC photo vault! Firefighters and puppies from April’s big donation. > read more
Our newest arrival… Lily the Therapy Bunny
Published on 2011-05-20 13:00:00
Hello and Goodbye We had a brand new arrival at the Pet Encounter Therapy Department last week! Her name is Lily and she is a stunning dwarf rabbit with a lustrous, charcoal coat, expressive eyes and a calm spirit. A few of us rushed over to the P.E. > read more
Help animals at the Spring Fling
Published on 2011-05-18 17:26:49
As you can see, Bloo, a dedicated staff member who works with children in our Education Center, is excited for this year’s Spring Fling! We’re excited, too! It’s the premier San Diego philanthropic event complete with a high end Sil > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-05-18 12:27:21
Rocky, a puppy who escaped a coyote attack
Published on 2011-05-17 12:50:34
Coyote Attack on Tiny Puppies Brings Out the Fighter in, “ROCKY!” When a coyote attacked a litter of Shepherd-blend puppies the, “runt” seemed doomed. But now, “Rocky” has fought back and is expected to become available for adoption this > read more
Golden Girls to re-air!
Published on 2011-05-12 15:49:45
Yes, it’s true! ‘Golden Girls’, that amazing 1980′s sitcom, is set to re-air… at Helen Woodward Animal Center! Just not in the way you might think! First thing you need to do is click play on the video below, because yo > read more
Art galleries, book signings for the refined animal lover!
Published on 2011-05-11 16:06:22
Two fun events animal do-gooders will love! What does Michael Jordan, Pink Floyd and photography have to do with saving animals? As a music lover who is also an animal lover, this event is a total win-win. Meeting the man who took photographs of Pink > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-05-11 11:18:12
Being this cute is serious business! > read more
Dogs Ahoy!
Published on 2011-05-04 19:03:04
DOGS AHOY! Hornblower Cruises is hosting the annual Pet Day on the Day on Saturday, May 14th! Bring your dog, $20 and guests are encouraged to donate a towel or blanket which will provide comfort and warmth to an animal in need at Helen Woodward Anim > read more
Prince William and Kate get married at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2011-04-28 12:27:29
3:59pm: Video of the Royal Wedding! Stolen kisses, snuggles, tears… it has it all! You won’t see this tomorrow, that’s for sure… PLUS, you don’t have to wake up at 4am tomorrow! 12:14pm: Photos of the Royal Wedding, at B > read more
Pups & Peeps Fashion Show!
Published on 2011-04-27 16:57:47
You can be a hottie AND a hero… all at once! We’ll see YOU at the Pups & Peeps Fashion Show this Saturday! > read more
Lifesaving Masks for Animal Fire Victims to be Donated Thursday
Published on 2011-04-20 17:53:51
“Mouth-to-snout” resuscitation has been the only hope for animals suffering smoke inhalation… until now. Tomorrow morning, at 11:15am, Helen Woodward Animal Center will donate animal respirator kits to a dozen fire rescue crews serving coastal > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-04-20 11:34:54
San Diego Summer Camp Movie Night
Published on 2011-04-15 15:45:56
Helen Woodward Animal Center invites you and the family out to an extra fun and extra cool ‘Movie Night’ celebrating the beginning of summer and 2011 Summer Critter Camp! Join us on Friday, April 29th, 6:00pm-9:00pm for yummy Pizza Port > read more
What is the difference between “rehoming” an animal and “rescuing” an animal?
Published on 2011-04-14 11:15:19
We got a tweeted question last week concerning the difference between the terms “rehoming” and “rescuing” from our friend over at Grouchy Puppy. Her question was, “What is the difference between rehoming and rescue? Is there any?” Great q > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-04-13 12:07:30
Helen Woodward Animal Center hittin’ the trails
Published on 2011-04-13 11:38:57
The blog’s been a bit quiet over the last couple weeks… the reason… we’re doing some major moves next week!! 20 years ago we wondered how long it would take before Helen Woodward Animal Center would outgrow its existing f > read more
Julius and Elvis love kids
Published on 2011-04-08 14:00:37
Julius and Elvis love kids and other animals! For more kids and animal photos, you can check out their very own Flickr gallery here! Meet Julius! Name: Orange Julius Cesar (a.k.a. Julius) DOB: 9-17-10 Breed: Domestic Short Hair Mix Cat History: > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-04-06 11:29:23
Thank you, Feeding the Soul Foundation!
Published on 2011-03-25 12:22:13
“Creating is the true essence of life.” This quote was once said by Barthold Georg Niebuhr. And no, this isn’t a ‘random quote of the day’ type post. Hear us out. We use a lot of creativity here at Helen Woodward Animal Center. The animals > read more
Sunny and Angel Birthday Celebration
Published on 2011-03-25 11:51:59
Yes, Sunny and Angel, who stayed at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Equine Hospital, are one year old this weekend! With tenacity, strength, and humor these miracle twin foals have beaten the odds and won an international online following with t > read more
Our contest winner is…
Published on 2011-03-22 13:40:33
Hey, animal lovers! You’ve read the stories, you’ve asked friends and family to vote for your favorite… and now we are happy to announce the winner of the 2010 Iams Home 4 the Holidays Most Heartwarming Story Contest! The winner wins $500 from > read more
Can Shey be a frisbee dog?
Published on 2011-03-18 10:25:02
If you were cruising around on our Facebook page this week, you may have noticed a certain dog has “sent” us postcards all this week from the road! Yes, you probably guessed it, these postcards weren’t real. This is pretty sad for us to see, be > read more
March’s Children’s Education Animal Spotlight
Published on 2011-03-16 17:31:39
Meet Andy! Name: Andy Thompson DOB: 1-1-02 Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel History: Andy was adopted from the Center when he was 4 months old. He has been part of the Education Dept. for the past 6 years. Friends: He has 3 cat friends at home, b > read more
Is your dog a surf dog?
Published on 2011-03-10 16:21:15
Yes, dogs really do surf! He can learn how to be a surf dog at one of Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon 2011 surfing clinics. Yes, your dog can surf just like these pro surfing dogs: Nani, Ricochet, Dozer and Toby. We have surfing lessons every month until the Su > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-03-09 14:13:18
O hai! > read more
IH4TH ‘Most Heartwarming Story’ Contest
Published on 2011-03-08 11:01:08
Hello animal lovers! Today is the day you can begin voting for your favorite story from 2010 Iams Home 4 the Holidays! Since the inception of Iams Home 4 the Holidays in 1999, Helen Woodward Animal Center has enjoyed the privilege of giving out a spe > read more
Pet of the Week: Gray skies gonna clear up, put on a furry face!
Published on 2011-03-07 16:39:20
Gray skies are gonna clear up. Put on a furry face! “Skye” is a 2 year old, spayed, female, Domestic Short Hair Blend. A true calico with plenty of grace with charm. “Skye” is curious, playful and extremely skillful in all she does. Her > read more
Breaking Charlie Sheen News: Charlie Sheen seen at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Published on 2011-03-04 11:09:21
Charlie Sheen at Helen Woodward Animal Center Friday at Noon 12:20pm: More photos added! The “pup-parazzi” found Charlie Sheen. See his exploits here. Rancho Santa Fe, CA – Whether you think Charlie Sheen is a dog that will sniff anythi > read more
Iams Home 4 the Holiday Animal Adoption Story Award
Published on 2011-03-02 17:38:58
Since the inception of Iams Home 4 the Holidays in 1999, Helen Woodward Animal Center has enjoyed the privilege of giving out a special award for the most heartwarming animal adoption story during the adoption campaign. Receiving and reading these am > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-03-02 11:04:51
Sunny and Angel, the miracle twin foals, look right… They look opposite… They look left! They do everything together. (Including their birthday party and you are invited!) > read more
In like a lion? Or in like a lamb?
Published on 2011-03-01 15:39:32
We asked Oreo what he thought about the weather today. “Hey Oreo! Do you think March came in like a lion or in like a lamb?” It’s pretty obvious what his answer was. We also found a picture of Oreo as a lamb when he first came to li > read more
Big San Diego rain and rainfall totals affecting rescued animals
Published on 2011-02-25 13:57:47
Well, Annie Lennox knew her stuff when she sang, ‘Here Comes the Rain Again!’ It looks like Winter 2011 will be adding to those San Diego rainfall totals. (Could we see a repeat of the December 2010 rainstorm?) For us southern Californian > read more
The dog word, the cat word…
Published on 2011-02-25 11:31:39
Earlier this week we asked Helen Woodward Animal Center Twitter and Facebook fans what their pets’ favorite words were. And oh my goodness, did we get what we asked for. So many dog words and cat words! Apparently all you animal lovers out there ar > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-02-23 11:04:24
puppies Puppies PUPPIES! > read more
“Adopt a horse” – it’s more than that
Published on 2011-02-22 13:28:07
When someone says the word ‘staff,’ one might not think of staff members other than people! At Helen Woodward Animal Center, we actually have staff that consists of more than just humans. Since our mission is to be a place in our community ‘whe > read more
Wordless Wednes-neeiiiiigh!
Published on 2011-02-16 11:04:41
Okay, not so ‘wordless’ today since this obviously requires a little explanation! This is one of three miniature horses at Helen Woodward Animal Center… her name is Snacks! Snacks, as her name suggests, likes to eat, so we make sure > read more
Kittens Kittens Kittens (and cupcakes!)
Published on 2011-02-04 15:11:45
The title says it all. We believe that is the perfect cupcake recipe for a perfect Valentine’s Day, don’t you? Take kittens. (You may want to fluff them a bit first.) Add cupcakes. (Rockyroad cupcakes to be exact.) And viola… a perf > read more
“You know you’re a true animal-lover when…”
Published on 2011-01-28 11:08:50
Last Tuesday, we asked Helen Woodward Animal Center Facebook fans to finish this sentence in their own words: “You know you are a true animal-lover when _______.” We were overwhelmed with the response! We received over 100 comments from our fans. > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-01-26 11:14:38
Just one acronym to describe this scene: BFF! (Best Friends Fur-ever!) > read more
Saluki-Coonhound dog is perfect boutique greeter
Published on 2011-01-21 13:06:15
Who knew Saluki-Coonhound blends would be so good at helping out in a retail boutique? Kailee proved it this Wednesday when she took her ‘Take an Orphan to Work Day’ daycation to Muttropolis, Solana Beach, a boutique specializing in pet food, su > read more
Boxer puppy finds love at news station
Published on 2011-01-20 16:57:14
Puppies make the best television celebrities… Beth is no different! Beth is a cool and mellow boxer blend puppy who got to visit CBS News 8 San Diego for a ‘daycation’ away from Helen Woodward Animal Center. They even documented her heart-melti > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-01-19 12:25:44
Add a caption! What do you think the little one on the right is thinking? These little boxer puppies in San Diego were all adopted last week. Yay! > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-01-12 11:47:54
Breakfast Contemplating > read more
Announcing our Grand Marshall!
Published on 2011-01-07 12:31:00
When Raoul Garcia from San Diego’s, “Fox 5 News in the Morning” mentioned on the air that he wanted to complete a 5K race, Helen Woodward Animal Center invited him to serve as Grand Marshall for the 2nd annual, “Puppy Love 5K Run Walk” on S > read more
Wordless Wednesday
Published on 2011-01-05 11:27:45
This is Heidi, Harvey and Hope from our Follow the Litter foster page. Cute pics of moms and babies posted three times a week! > read more
We had room at the inn for this homeless mom
Published on 2010-12-30 18:05:49
Mary was, “very pregnant” when she arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center on December 23. She was found lying on a pile of straw in a barn in Los Angeles County. This morning there is, “room at the inn” for Mary and the nine newborn puppies > read more
Need a date for New Year’s Eve?
Published on 2010-12-30 11:20:42
Wait a minute! Since when did Helen Woodward Animal Center facilitate dates? Well, actually, ever since 1972, we’ve been “match makers” for many individuals, couples and families. We’ve reviewed all the news and reviews this winter and the ho > read more