Every Car Can Drive Change! We’re proud to announce @HWAC as a featured non-profit for Cartober! You can make a difference for pets in need like Fallon by donating your unused vehicle. Donate your vehicle. Support orphan pets. Make an impact. Visit animalcenter.org/cartober.

#HWACAlumni Meet Harry! Formerly known as Superman. Harry was renamed after the children’s book Harry the Dirty Dog, which his family says describes his personality perfectly! He LOVES dirt and mud puddles, but unlike the Harry in the book, he actually loves bath time, too.

This weekend is the perfect time to FALL in love with a new furry friend! 🧡 The Center has so many pets looking for a forever family to start this new season with! And this is the last weekend of the feline BOGO!

Today, Helen Woodward Animal Center hosted a Remember Me Thursday ceremony where employees, sponsors, board and committee members, and city official representatives joined us to commemorate what #RememberMeThursday is.

Today is Remember Me Thursday®, a day for animal lovers to unite and share the impact rescue pets have on our lives. You can participate by sharing your own adoption story on social media using the hashtags #RememberMeThursday and #ShineALight and tag us @RememberMeThursday.

Meet our Pet of the Week: Buzz! 💛 Helen Woodward Animal Center's resident 5-month-old tuxedo kitty is a pro at putting a smile on your face with his lively personality. When you open the door to his cat condo, don't be surprised if he immediately wants to climb all over you!

It's officially fall, which means it's the perfect time to FALL in love… with your new best friend! 🐾🧡 There's nothing better than cozy season cuddles, crisp fall walks, and having a forever friend by your side! 💛

Meet the latest Helen Woodward Animal Center pet arrivals!💙 If you are in San Diego and looking to adopt a pet, visit animalcenter.org/pet-adoptio… for our most up to date list of available pets! 🐾

#HWACAlumni Meet Miley and Phoebe! Phoebe is an independent sweetheart, while Miley has so much personality! They love spending time together and going on adventures, from hikes to weekend trips up the coast.

Happy CATurday! 😻 Some beautiful photos of cats we got this week for you to enjoy + PAWsibly adopt? Meet our featured cats: Fendi, Soda, Tea, and Ghost. If you are interested in adopting a cat, visit animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet… We are open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

PAWsome News! Better Buzz and Mason Miller are pitching a special collaboration that goes beyond a great hat, and benefits the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. This Friday, Sep 18th at Better Buzz Encinitas for something extra special!

#HWACAlumni Meet Haus! As you can see, he loves to sleep! He also loves to cuddle, play with all his new toys, and enjoy a good chew stick. He’s still getting the hang of the leash and exploring the outside world, but he’s settling in wonderfully!

Say CHEESE! 😁 Cheese is always ready to flash his best smile! Stop by to meet him today! We are open from 10 am-6 pm! 🐾

Save the Date for San Diego Gives! 💙 Mark your calendar: Thursday, September 17, 2026 From now until Thursday, September 17th, your gift will be matched in loving memory of Shirlee A. McDaniels, DOUBLING your impact! Animalcenter.org/SanDiegoGiv…

Cricket is a 6-month-old Terrier-Hound blend who knows how to make the most of those summer days. He knows his favorite play yard, his walking route, and exactly where to go when it’s time to relax!

We are open for Labor Day! 🐾 Some of our little furry friends have taken on the job of becoming working pups! Our rescue pets will be expecting you from 11 am to 6 pm! For the most up-to-date list of who is available for adoption, visit animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet… 🐾💙🐶

#HWACAlumni This is sweet Bean! Her family welcomed her home about three years ago when she was just a puppy, and she has been doing wonderfully ever since. Bean has become her adopter’s constant and forever love.

gem-maxxing Daisy Mae! We had to hop on the trend!💎🩷 We are open from 10 am-6 pm today!

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day from Simba! 🧡🐈 Stop by to meet Simba today! We are open from 12- 6 pm! 🐾

This 2-year-old Boxer blend is ready for sunny days with her forever people! Daisy Mae is waiting for someone to make her summer (and the rest of her life!) unforgettable. She is playful, active, and has the biggest heart, despite everything she's been through!