Helen Woodward Animal Center

The Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique non-profit organization in San Diego County that is committed to the philosophy of “people helping animals and animals helping people.” The overall goal of the Center is not only to save the lives of orphaned pets, but also to provide valuable community programs that help animals and people in need.

Our Adoptions program saves the lives of nearly 3,000 pets each year and another 7,000 benefit from the companion animal and equine hospitals, boarding facility, and AniMeals in partnership with Meals On Wheels. Our Pet Encounter Therapy reaches nearly 20,000 children and adults annually and the Therapeutic Riding program serves 55 clients each week. Our Education Department reaches a total of approximately 15,000 children each year through outreach, on-site activities, special events, and Critter Camp, which focuses on humane education towards animals.

Spring Fling Gala

Our largest fundraising event of the year, the Spring Fling Gala, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Since its inception 26 years ago, the Spring Fling Gala has grown tremendously. This year, 450 preferred guests will be treated to live music, cocktails, and gourmet selections from 17 of San Diego’s finest restaurants. The evening will feature silent and live auctions as well as opportunity drawings.