Volunteer Orientation North County Location
2023-09-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-11 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
This is a volunteer orientation for our North County 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 are interested in opportunities for those under 18 years old, please visit our Youth Volunteers section of the Get Involved page.

Volunteer Orientation SLO Location
2023-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
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.

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Animal Care and Cleaning (7 days/week, 9 am - 12 pm)

Cattery Adoptions (7 days/week, 12 pm - 2 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm)

Dog Enrichment (7 days/week, 1 pm - 3 pm)

Dog Walking (Sunday - Thursday, 3 pm - 5 pm)

Surgery Assistance (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm)
Shift availability and times are frequently updated! If these times do not work for you, check back soon for more opportunities!

Whiz Kids Puppy Paw-ty
2023-09-23 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whiz Kids Toys, 3979 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
Whiz Kids Toys will celebrate 36 amazing years serving the Central Coast by giving back to Woods Humane Society at their Puppy Paw-ty on Saturday, September 23rd from 12-3 p.m. Craft for a cause and make flannel toys to donate to the animals at Woods! 10% of profits for the day will be donated to Woods Humane Society. Plus, don't miss their special birthday treats (for humans!) and other birthday surprises!

Dogtoberfest with Central Coast Corgis
2023-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Central Coast Brew, 6 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Come to the 5th Annual DOGTOBERFEST, hosted by Central Coast Corgis and Central Coast Brewing, and benefiting Woods Humane Society! All social dogs are welcome on-leash on Sunday 9/24 at 12-2pm to enjoy a Corgi meet up, Corgi swag table, pet costume contest (1pm), bake sale, 50/50 prize draw, and food & drinks available for purchase.

Volunteer Orientation SLO Location
2023-10-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-12-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-01-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
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.
This volunteer orientation class is now full. To be added to a cancellation list, please email volunteer@woodshumanesociety.org!

Central Coast RV Show presented by Sky River RV
2023-10-05 08:00 - 2023-10-09 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Madonna Meadows, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
If you’ve ever dreamt of exploring the country in an RV, with your furry best friend in tow, now is the time! The Central Coast RV Show presented by Sky River RV is partnering with Woods Humane Society during their event at the Madonna Inn from October 5th - October 9th. For every new RV sold, Sky River RV will donate $100 to the Woods Humane Society!
Parking and admission to the Central Coast RV Show are free and the show will feature more than 200 RVs, Motorhomes, Class Cs, B Vans, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Toy Haulers. Learn more here.

Atascadero Colony Days
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 93422, United States
Visit Woods at Atascadero Colony Days, taking place on Saturday Oct. 7 from ​10 am to 3 pm.
The parade will start at 10 a.m. and run down El Camino Real from Davis Auto Body to West Mall and Palma Ave. by Sunken Gardens. The Festival will start immediately after the parade and continue until 3 pm. There will be a variety of vendors, entertainment and food in and around the Sunken Gardens. Wiener dog and small dog races will start at 12:00 pm. Applications for the parade are open and it is free to participate! Deadline is Friday, September 29, 2023. It will be a day for the community to gather safely ​with friends and family and celebrate!

Dueling Spoons
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idler's Home, 2361 Theatre Dr., Paso Robles, 93446, United States
Woods is the chosen charity partner for Central Coast Party Helpers' "Dueling Spoons" mac and cheese cook-off competition! In this cook-off, two passionate chefs showcase their creativity by infusing their own signature elements into their beloved mac and cheese recipes, creating a fusion that is both unexpected and comforting. Miss Anna will also offer her "Award Winning Apple Pie" to round out the evening!
VIP tickets are $80 and General Admission are $50.

CCPN Senior Health Expo
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CCPN, 325 Posada Lane, Templeton, 93465, United States
Visit Woods' booth at the Coastal Communities Physician Network Senior Health Expo on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The event will include:

Free Flu Shots and Health Screenings
Senior Resources, Vendors
Representatives from Affiliated Medicare Advantage Plans
Raffle Prizes
Free Food and Refreshments
And More…

Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival 2023
2023-10-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Save the date for the 2023 Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival.
Bring the whole family, including leashed and dog-friendly dogs, to Woods SLO on October 28th, from 12-3 p.m. to enjoy this FREE fall-themed community pet celebration and a whole lot of HOWL-o-ween fun!
Learn more here!

Volunteer Orientation SLO Location
2023-11-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
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.

URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you 18 years of age or older?*YesNoFOR SAN LUIS OBISPO — Please choose from the following:*

I would like to volunteer as an individual.

I would like to volunteer for community service hours.
Contact InformationName*

First

Last

Address*

Street Address

City

State / Province / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*Okay to text this number?

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No
Email*

What is your preferred method of contact?*Select oneCell phone - callCell phone - textEmailI am interested in the following shifts:

Select All

Animal Care and Cleaning (7 days/week, 9 am - 12 pm)

Cattery Adoptions (7 days/week, 12 pm - 2 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm)

Dog Enrichment (7 days/week, 1 pm - 3 pm)

Dog Walking (Sunday - Thursday, 3 pm - 5 pm)

Surgery Assistance (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm)
Shift availability and times are frequently updated! If these times do not work for you, check back soon for more opportunities!

Woods Humane Society Closed for the Holiday
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
We are closed for the holiday! Please come visit us tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Paws to Remember
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Hospice SLO County will hold a Paws To Remember Remembrance Ceremony for pets on Wednesday, December 6, at 6 p.m. Join Woods at the Hospice SLO County office, at 1304 Pacific St., to hear music, an inspirational message, a Woods guest speaker, poetry, the reading of names, and the lighting of candles. Click here to learn more.

Mountain Mike's Pizza - Woods Fundraiser
2023-12-10 11:00 - 2023-12-16 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mountain Mike's Pizza
From December 10th to the 16th, 30% of all phone or dine-in orders at Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Pismo Beach and Atascadero will benefit Woods. Just use the code word “WOODS” when you order to get your pizza, and help pets, too!

Sans Liege Holiday Pop-up Shop
2023-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sans Liege Wines, 870 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, CA, 93449, United States
Sip, shop and support Woods at the 8th Annual Sans Liege Holiday Pop-up Shop in Pismo Beach on Sunday, December 17, from 5-8 p.m. Guests can enjoy local vendors, wine by the glass and a prize drawing benefitting Woods Humane Society.

Coffee with the Cats
2024-01-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
Come to Woods Humane Society North County on January 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our first ever Coffee with the Cats! We’ll be serving free cups of Joe, and the cats will offer free “muffins” (kneading you as they snuggle up on your lap). We hope you’ll enjoy this opportunity to get to know the felines at our North County location.

House of Bread Fundraiser
2024-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | House of Bread, 1025 Farmhouse Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
Join us at House of Bread for a happy hour that will help animals in need!
Woods Humane Society staff will be the Guest Bartenders at House of Bread, on Farmhouse Lane, on Friday, March 15 from 4-6 p.m.! Come enjoy a glass of premium wine ($8) or beer ($5), and 50% of the food and drink proceeds will go to the dogs and cats at Woods. Live music will be performed by the Morro Bay Shanty Project.

Wash Your Paws Open House & Dog Party
2024-03-23 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wash Your Paws, 7639 Morro Rd., Atascadero, 93422, United States
Bring your dog to the Open House event at Wash Your Paws pet grooming in Atascadero on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The dog party will include an Easter Egg Hunt and a prize drawing benefiting Woods Humane Society.

Movie Night for National Puppy Day
2024-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, 93449, United States
Come to Movie Night on National Puppy Day at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa! Arrive early and experience the beauty of the sun setting on the Pacific coast. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite picnic setup for a cozy night under the stars. Snack on movie favorites including buttery popcorn, candy, chicken fingers & French fries, and more.
Stop by and meet Woods Humane Society! Donate to their cause as they care for over 3,000 cats and dogs each year in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero until they can be united with loving forever families.
Our featured film starts on the BIG screen at 7:30pm. Our followers on Instagram have chosen Disney’s and Pixar's "Up!" as our featured film to celebrate National Puppy Day! Follow us at @thecliffshotelandspa to cast your vote for future movie nights.
Event Info:

This is a free family and dog-friendly event. No reservations required.
We welcome hotel guests and the local public guests to join us on the lawn.
Food and beverage for sale. No outside food and beverage.
Free valet parking with purchase.

Movie Night is co-hosted by Kramer Events. We encourage you to check them out for all your audio-visual equipment rentals!
