🏠💛 Fostering saves lives! By opening your heart & home, you're giving orphan pets the love & care they need. Whether it's helping them recover, grow, or offering a safe space, fostering helps free up kennel space & save more pets. Become a hero in their story! 🐾

📅 #RememberMeThursday is Thurs, Sept 26, 2024! Your chance to #ShineALight on pet adoption & inspire others. Host your own event or spread the word on social media! Enter to win $5k for your favorite rescue shelter! Head to remembermethursday.org to learn more.

1 week till the 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon! The best surf dogs show off their skills on Sun, Sept 8th from 8 am-2 pm at Del Mar Dog Beach. See a Classic Americana-themed costume contest & over 20 vendors. This event helps raise funds for pets & programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center 🤙🌊

Don’t miss the handsome Shaggy on TV! Catch this 14-week-old Lab Retriever blend LIVE on KUSI News at 9:40 am. Shaggy's got it all - dreamy green eyes, soft fur to snuggle, & a gentle personality that's hard to resist! Make your day by adopting this lovable little guy! 🧡

We Are Open for Labor Day! 🐾 Our rescue pets will be expecting you from 12 to 6 pm. Say hello to the cutest BellPUP🧳, Bone-Apple-Teeth Chef👩‍🍳, and Fire PUPtain👩‍🚒 you've ever seen! If you would like to see who is available for adoption, visit animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/ 🐾💙🐶

🌺 Looking for some aloha spirit? Meet Koa & Papaya, 2 cuties who’ve arrived from Maui! Both are 4-month-old Lab-Retriever blends who can't wait to run around in a big yard! These island pups are ready to find their forever 'ohana! Stop by today from 12 to 6 pm.

SURF'S UP 🌊🐶 Join us this Sunday, September 8th for the 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar Dog Beach from 8 am to 2 pm. Surfing dogs is unmatched, but our costume contest PAWticipants are also a big part of the day! Enter at: cognitoforms.com/HelenWoodwardA… See you Sunday!🌞

Giving looks good on you, tomorrow is San Diego Gives and you can make a difference for pets in need like Diamond. 💙🐶🐾 To learn more about Diamond visit my.animalcenter.org/campaign/60656…. Every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be matched by The Reynolds Family Foundation.

Diamond came to us with Demodex, a painful skin mite condition. Thanks to your donations, she’s now healthy and adopted! Donate today to help more pets in need. Donations are doubled by The Reynolds Family Foundation! 🐾❤️ Visit bit.ly/3X7fK6Y to learn more!

It's Friday! Time to let go of stress and come meet your forever friend. 🐶💙 Adopting a pet is a rewarding experience that brings you unconditional love and joy. Visit animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/ to learn about all our available rescue pets! Visit us Fri-Sun from 10 am to 6 pm. 🐾

Meet Rebekah, an adorable 5-month-old Shepherd blend who can't wait to soak in the last few weeks of summer with you! 🌞 Rebekah has a gentle & loving personality. It's only her 2nd day learning to go on walks. Come meet this sweet girl today! ❤️

🌊🐕 Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon kicks off at 8 am & you DON'T want to miss the action! Get stoked as pups hit the waves from first-time shredders having a blast to seasoned pros who ride like legends. Catch the Costume Contest at 1 pm & explore 20+ vendors. See you soon! 🌞🐾

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon 🌊🐶🏄‍♂️ was a success! Thank you to our surpups, public & sponsors blue buffalo @FetchByTheDodo TrustedHousesitters Naturally Fresh NextLeft Joshua's Pest Control Uncle Scottys Raising Cane's Nothing Bundt Cakes Minuteman Press and HansenSurf for making all this possible!

Feline like you need some extra love? Purr-haps it's time to adopt a new furry friend! Thanks to the Lewyt Rescue Fund, many felines arrived last week. Meet Beto, Sam, Queen, & Aragorn. These kitties are ready to steal your heart. Be on the lookout at animalcenter.org/adopt-a-pet/ 🐱

Pet of the week 💙🌷 Tulip! A 14-month-old tortoiseshell kitty from Maui. When you greet Tulip she’ll immediately throw her face into your hands begging for pets. She’ll purr like a go-kart as you give her all the love she’s been craving all day long. Come by to meet her! 😻🐾

🕯️ We’re just 2 weeks away from Remember Me Thursday on Sept 26, join us with our Luminaries, Animal Luminaries, & Influencers, in shining a light on rescue pets. Help inspire others by sharing your rescue pet’s story & use hashtags #RememberMeThursday & #ShineALight.

Happy Friday the 13th! Make the best out of this lucky day by bringing home a lucky charm 🍀💙🐶 So many beautiful pups are waiting to be adopted, hopeful that today will be their day. 🐾 Our adoption team will be ready for you this weekend from 10 am to 6 pm!🐾

Corona is feline festive for Fall! 🍁 This 12-week-old kitten can’t wait to curl up with you, be playful with your Fall decorations, & chase after her favorite pumpkin toys. She is ready to be your purr-fect cuddle companion. Come meet this sweet furry friend today! 🍂

Get ready for the fluffiest little potato you’ve ever seen! Fiddle will be LIVE on KUSI News at 9:40 am. This 8-week-old Terrier blend is super soft & sweet. One snuggle & you’ll never want to let go! He’s waiting to meet you today from 10 am to 6 pm. Come make him yours! 💙

Shop Orphaned Objects' LAST CHANCE CLEARANCE SALE from September 21-22! Stop by Helen Woodward Animal Center's Morse Hall (entrance next to Club Pet) to find items from as low as $1. 🏷🐾 100% of your purchase benefits our pets and programs. Learn more at facebook.com/events/1801101…