Come say hi to us at the A-Town Pop-Up Market! Woods will be tabling on April 12th from 11–2 p.m., and we’d love to see you there. Join us at Atascadero Lake Park for a fun-filled market with tasty treats, unique finds, and amazing local vendors. It’s the perfect way to spend your Sunday—plus, you […]
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.
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 […]
Learn advanced foster skills for taking care of bottle babies. You will learn to be mama to kittens that are as young as hours old.
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 […]
The Ultimate Pink Party Returns! Wear a posh pink outfit as you taste the best pink wines on the Central Coast at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Rosé the SLO Way, on Sunday, April 19 from 1-4 p.m. Mingle with the winemakers, enjoy fabulous fashion, music, dancing, and the return of the Woods Cuddle Corner brimming with adorable […]
Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members age 7-17 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 […]
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 […]
Have you lost a beloved pet or are you preparing to say goodbye to a cherished companion? You’re not alone. Join our free, confidential drop-in grief support group, a compassionate space to share, connect, and heal.
Every April since 2009, the Central Coast has come together to help homeless animals during Wine 4 Paws Weekend! This weekend of wine and merriment features more than 80 participating wineries and businesses donating 10% of all sales from the weekend to help Woods Humane Society find loving homes for more than 3,000 dogs and […]
Every April since 2009, the Central Coast has come together to help homeless animals during Wine 4 Paws Weekend! This weekend of wine and merriment features more than 80 participating wineries and businesses donating 10% of all sales from the weekend to help Woods Humane Society find loving homes for more than 3,000 dogs and […]
