Woods Humane Society

Book Buddies - North County
2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-23 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
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 from 3:30-4:30. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so sign up below!

Book Buddies - SLO
2026-05-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-24 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
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 from 3:30-4:30. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so sign up below!
Note: This is a drop-off optional program. Guardians are welcome to stay and participate or drop off and pick up at the listed times.

Tito's Yappy Hour at The Cliffs
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, 93449, United States
It’s almost time for Yappy Hour! Do good for dogs with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Vodka for Dog People. Come to this local Tito’s Yappy Hour event benefiting Woods Humane Society from 12-3:00p.m. on May 16th at The Cliffs!
Raise your glass for dogs available for adoption at Woods Humane Society!
For more information, visit https://www.titosvodka.com/love-titos.

Volunteer Orientation North County Location
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 (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. 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 are interested in opportunities for those under 18 years old, please visit our Youth Volunteers section of the Get Involved page.

Volunteer Orientation North County 5/17

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Care Crew - SLO
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
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 at 2:00-3:30. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so sign up below!
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*This is a drop-off optional program. Guardians are welcome to stay and participate or drop off and pick up at the listed times.
*If there is a severe allergy to cats, dogs, or peanut butter, this program is not recommended.

Microchip Clinic
2026-05-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Schedule your pet for a free microchip in May!
These simple devices make it easier to reunite with your pets if they ever get lost. Our North County location will host microchip clinics on May 8 and 22, and our SLO location will host clinics on May 6 and 20, from 2-4 p.m.
Learn more here.

Kitten Foster Class
2026-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Learn the basics of fostering kittens! From feeding to basic health and more!

Pet Press - North County
2026-05-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
Are you a teen who’s passionate about photography, journalism, or art? Do you spend your free time watching animal TikToks or funny cat videos? We are looking for caring, creative teens age 13-17 to join us in writing bios and taking photos and videos of our adoptable animals. Pet Press will be held at our Atascadero location on the last Tuesday of every month at 3:30-4:30. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so sign up below!
Note: This is a drop-off optional program. Guardians are welcome to stay and participate or drop off and pick up at the listed times.

Paws to Remember
2026-05-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
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.

Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
2026-07-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Wellness starts at Woods!
Thanks to Petco Love, Woods Humane Society is hosting free Pet Vaccine Clinics at both of our locations from 9a.m.-1p.m.
Our next Free Vaccine Clinics will be held at both locations on the following dates.
3/14/26
7/10/26
9/12/26
12/11/26
Space is limited. Appointments are required!
