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The only way to go, right? Adopt – don’t shop!

From Beaten to Beloved – Heartwarming Story Contest

November 23, 2015by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

Munchkin was found abused and beaten. Thanks to Home 4 the Holidays organization, Helen Sanders CatPAWS, Munchkin found healing and a forever family.

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Heartwarming Story Contest, Home 4 the Holidays

San Diego Military Pet Adoption

June 24, 2015by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

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.

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Best Friends Day Letter to Adoptable Cats

June 8, 2015by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

A Best Friends Day Letter to Cats and Kittens, From a Shelter Worker

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Home 4 the Holidays 10 Millionth Adoption

January 29, 2015by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

Meet Brewster. After a tough life on the streets, his rescuers discovered the tiny Chihuahua had an incredible gift: the ability to comfort sick and suffering people. Brewster found his forever family when they needed him most.

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Home 4 the Holidays

A “Tail” of Two Kitties – Heartwarming Story Contest

January 6, 2015by Helen Woodward Animal Center 1 Comment

Lela and Ren were inseparable. Lela relied on Ren to help her build confidence and Ren needed Lela’s gentle, nurturing spirit. After searching for a family for seven years, they found the perfect home – TOGETHER!

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Heartwarming Story Contest, Home 4 the Holidays

Who Rescued Who? – Heartwarming Story Contest

December 30, 2014by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

One woman recovering from the death of her son. One dog struggling to find that perfect home. Destiny brought them together.

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Heartwarming Story Contest, Home 4 the Holidays

Stranger Helps Encinitas Family Adopt a New Puppy

December 24, 2014by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

An anonymous donor, who had suffered the loss of a beloved family member and a cherished dog within the year, surprised an unsuspecting family with a very special holiday gift, covering the cost of all adoption fees for a new puppy.

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Rescued Dog Makes Family “Right” Again – Heartwarming Story Conest

December 23, 2014by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

A young dog, plucked from an animal facility with only hours to spare, rescues his adopted family right back!

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Heartwarming Story Contest, Home 4 the Holidays

“We Had to Name Her ‘Hope'” – Heartwarming Story Contest

December 18, 2014by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

A senior bulldog, most likely the victim of a puppy mill, finds a loving forever home after she was rescued from abandonment. She was so happy and loving – they had to name her “Hope!”

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Celebrating 3,000 Adopted Pets

December 18, 2014by Helen Woodward Animal Center Leave a comment

On December 12, 3:13 p.m., as hopeful rays of sunshine peeked out from behind the remains of ragged rainclouds, something historical happened! The Center surpassed its all time pet adoption record!

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