Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. Book Buddies will be held at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 and at our San Luis Obispo location on Wednesdays […]
Hooray for the holidays! Join Woods for the largest holiday parade on the Central Coast! Hosted by Downtown SLO, nearly 90 decorated floats, marching bands, vehicles, dancers, and more will march through downtown San Luis Obispo to celebrate the holidays.
Woods volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If you are interested in opportunities for those under 18 years old, please visit our Youth Volunteers section of the Get Involved page.
Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs for our canines to enjoy in their kennels, crafting homemade pet toys, and creating art to help showcase our adoptable animals. Care Crew will be held at our San Luis Obispo location on Sundays at 2:00-3:30. […]
Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time with our adoptable cats. Curl up with your little one in our ‘Cat Room’ and enjoy read aloud stories, bubbles, and (most importantly) our cats! Join us at our Atascadero […]
Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. Book Buddies will be held at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 and at our San Luis Obispo location on Wednesdays […]
Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. Book Buddies will be held at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 and at our San Luis Obispo location on Wednesdays […]
At Woods Humane Society, we understand the holidays can be joyful yet difficult when grieving the loss of a beloved pet. That’s why we’re honored to host Paws to Remember on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 PM at our San Luis Obispo campus. Together, we’ll celebrate the lives of our pets with music, candle lighting, […]
It’s almost time for Yappy Hour! Come to two special, local Yappy Hour events benefiting Woods Humane Society from 3-5 p.m. on December 11 at Mr. Rick’s in Avila, and on December 17 at Wooly’s in Pismo! Enjoy some Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktails and raise your glass for dogs like Spirit, available for adoption at […]
This is a volunteer orientation for our North County facility. We are a cats only facility. Volunteers interested in working with dogs or in SLO must sign up for an orientation at our SLO location. Please check the calendar for our next event. Woods volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If you […]
Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs for our canines to enjoy in their kennels, crafting homemade pet toys, and creating art to help showcase our adoptable animals. Care Crew will be held at our San Luis Obispo location on Sundays at 2:00-3:30. […]
Join us at Sans Liege’s 10th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop for an evening of wine by the glass and local shopping. Stop by and enter the prize drawings to support Woods Humane Society and help animals in need this holiday season. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 […]
