From February 11 to 15, 2026, Woods Humane Society will host a “Bachelor Pet” adoption event, reducing adoption fees for adult dogs and cats to just $14 (plus license fees for adult dogs). This special Valentine’s season event brings adoption fees down from the shelter’s typical range of $65 for senior cats to $150 for adult dogs.
Inspired by popular reality dating shows, the Bachelor Pet aims to draw attention to the many local dog and cat “contestants” who are waiting at Woods to find their matches.
Woods Humane Society CEO Emily L’Heureux says, “We have so many dogs and cats who are eager to bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to a special person this Valentine’s Day season and beyond. We hope this fun take on reality TV inspires the public to open their hearts to animals in need in the shelter, and that the reduced fees remove barriers to adopting.”
Woods currently has 55 adult pets available, ranging from 5 months to 10 years of age, including a diverse mix of breeds from Alaskan Malamute to Pekingese, and everything in between. All adoptable animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and treated for parasites. Adoptions also include a voluntary 30 days of pet insurance and a free wellness exam at a local vet clinic.
Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 and at 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, and is open to the public daily from 12-5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12-4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit www.WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.
