Volunteer Orientation SLO Location
2026-03-01 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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Care Crew - SLO
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-22 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!
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.

Pet Tales - North County
2026-03-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-31 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
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 location on Tuesdays at 11 am-12 pm. This will be an ongoing program, but space is limited so sign up below!

Book Buddies - North County
2026-03-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-07 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
2026-03-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-08 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.

St. PETrick’s Day O’doption Promotion
2026-03-13 12:00 - 2026-03-17 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
It’s your lucky month! During our St. PETrick’s Day O’doption Promotion, from March 13-17, you can save a pot of gold and adopt a dog, cat, puppy, or kitten for just $70 (plus dog license fees). Help our furry friends find the luckiest treasure of all—a home of their very own!
View our adoptable animals now!

Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
2026-03-14 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!

Mutts for the Bay Community Pack Walk with Woods Humane Society
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tidelands Playground, 301-351 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 93442, United States
Join us for a Saint Pet-rick's Day themed pack walk around the Morro Bay Embarcadero.

Swing by Tidelands Park on March 14th to take part in a fun community pack walk, learn about bay friendly pet ownership, and hear about adoptable pets in San Luis Obispo County. St. Pet-rick's Day costumes/outfits are encouraged, and dogs must be kept on leash at all times. While we love all dogs, this event is for well socialized, friendly dogs comfortable being in close proximity to groups of dogs and people.

Register today!

Volunteer Orientation North County Location
2026-03-15 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.
Registration for this orientation is full. Please sign up for a different date/time

Paws to Remember
2026-03-26 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.

Become A Foster At Our Kitten Shower!
2026-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
With Baby Season soon on its way, we need volunteers to register and prepare to provide temporary homes and hands-on care for kittens in need in the coming months. Sign up today to attend our Kitten Shower to learn more. This informational event includes a foster baby "gift registry," foster demos, foster registration, and more!

Pet Press - North County
2026-03-31 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.

Kitten Foster Class
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 (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!

Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
2026-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
Wellness starts at Woods!
Thanks to Petco Love, Woods Humane Society is hosting a free Pet Vaccine Clinic at our North County location from 9a.m.-1p.m. on Friday, April 10. Learn more and make an appointment here: https://woodshumanesociety.org/spay-neuter/vaccines.
Our next Free Vaccine Clinics will be held at both locations on the following dates.
7/10/26
9/12/26
12/11/26
Space is limited. Appointments are required!

Dog Jog & Donation Drive with RunSLOClub
2026-04-11 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kaffein Coffee, 1242 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
Run for the Dogs! Come to RunSLOClub’s Dog Jog & Donation Drive meet-up on Saturday, April 11, at 8:30 AM at Kaffein Coffee, located at 1242 Monterey Street in SLO. Bring a bag or can of pet food to help dogs and cats in need at Woods!

A-Town Pop Up Market
2026-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave, Atascadero, CA, 93422, United States
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 get to stop by and hang out with us!
