What You Need to Know about Dogs and Snakebites
Find out how to determine if your dog has been bitten by a snake and what to do next, plus prevention tips and information on the rattlesnake vaccine.
Category Archives: Help For Pet Parents
When Hairballs Become Hazardous
Cat hairballs can be more than just a nuisance. In fact, hairballs can be a sign of medical problems, require surgery or, in rare cases, lead to death.
Unboxing a Puppy Foster Starter Kit
Each time our pet foster volunteers take on a new assignment, they receive a box filled with all the supplies needed for their furry charges. Let’s see what’s inside!
Chinchilla Behavior: Socializing Chinchillas
Learn how to socialize and train your chinchilla. Staff at Helen Woodward Animal Center have found that with time, patience, and a lot of TLC, chinchillas can become well-socialized with adults and children! And we’ll show you how!
San Diego Military Pet Adoption
For many military families, moving is a way of life. Relocating with pets can be a challenge, especially if that move is overseas. But Helen Woodward Animal Center believes that not only can pets fit into military life, they can make the lifestyle even better.
Dogs and Fireworks – July 4 Pets
More family pets will run away from home this weekend than during any other time of the year. Although people look forward to the noise and excitement that the 4th of July brings, remember that our four-legged friends do not share that same enthusiasm for the loud and busy holiday.
