Volunteer Orientation North County Location
2024-11-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-08 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 shelter. 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
2024-11-17 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.
This volunteer orientation class is now full. To be added to a cancellation list, please email volunteer@woodshumanesociety.org!

Care Crew - 11-17
2024-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids ages 7-17! 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, competing in a scavenger hunt, and getting our hands dirty in the Woods Memorial Garden. A non-refundable $5 registration fee reserves your spot and allows us to care for our animals & continue our Youth Programs! Care Crew will be held at our Woods SLO location!

Book Buddies North County - 11-19
2024-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
Calling all young bookworms! Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7-17 to join us in reading to our furry friends! A non-refundable registration fee of $5 reserves your spot and allows us to continue growing our youth programs and changing the lives of dogs and cats in our community.

National Family Volunteer Day
2024-11-22 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Join Woods Humane Society for National Family Volunteer Day! A fun-filled afternoon celebrating family, compassion and the spirit of giving back... all in support of the dogs and cats of Woods!

Book Buddies North County - 11-26
2024-11-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States

Animal Communication Class
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Ever wonder what your animal is thinking? Learn what animals have to say at this Beginning Animal Communication Class on Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. with Nancy K. Gardner. This class will be hosted at Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo and part of the proceeds will be donated to Woods to support our lifesaving programs.

Book Buddies North County - 12-3
2024-12-03 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States

SLO Holiday Parade
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown San Luis Obispo at the 48th Annual Holiday Parade on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m. This year's parade theme is Whimsical, so look for the whimsical Woods float and cheer for adoption this holiday season!

Pet Pottery Painting
2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ArtSocial 805, 631 Spring St,, Paso Robles, CA, 93446, United States
Feeling crafty? Join Woods Humane Society at ArtSocial 805 in Paso Robles for a Pet Pottery Painting event on Sunday, December 8 from 1-3 p.m. Paint a piece of pet-themed pottery just in time for holiday gift-giving, all while sipping Colori Wines. A portion of the $55 tickets benefit the animals at Woods!
For more information please call 805-400-9107

Free Holiday Microchip Clinic - SLO
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
On December 11 from 2-4 p.m., you can give your pets the best gift ever: reassurance that if they get lost, they’ll be able to be reunited with you again. Schedule your appointment for a free microchip during our holiday Microchip Clinic at Woods SLO.

Sans Liege Holiday Pop-up Shop 2024
2024-12-15 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 9th Annual Sans Liege Holiday Pop-up Shop in Pismo Beach on Sunday, December 15, from 5-8 p.m. Guests can enjoy holiday shopping with local vendors, a prize-drawing benefitting Woods Humane Society, and holiday tunes!

Youth Movie Night
2024-12-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Holiday fun doesn't get much better than this! Join us at Woods Humane Society SLO for a youth movie night! Bring your cozy PJs & blankets; popcorn and hot cocoa will be provided! Space is limited; please register below!

Care Crew - 12 - 22
2024-12-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Care Crew 01-05-25
2025-01-05 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Book Buddies North County 01-07-25
2025-01-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States

Book Buddies SLO 01-08-25
2025-01-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Art for Paws
2025-01-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles, 93446, United States
Get ready for a fun & free event celebrating art and our furry friends, benefiting Woods Humane Society and Studios on the Park!

Pet Caricatures by Savannah Reifers: Donate to Woods Humane Society to receive a unique, hand-drawn pet caricature—done live or from your favorite photo.
Bring Your Leashed Dogs: Your four-legged companions are welcome on a leash!
Enter to Win: Participate in a drawing for a custom pet portrait by Savannah Reifers. Proceeds benefit Woods Humane Society and Studios on the Park.
Dog Toy-Making Station: Create your own toys to keep tails wagging.
Samples & Swag: Enjoy treats from Ziggy's and refreshing cider from Tin City Cider.
'Walk Like An Animal' Art Exhibition: Experience our captivating exhibit, on display through February.

No RSVP needed—just come and join the fun! See you there!

Volunteer Orientation North County Location
2025-01-19 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. 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

Volunteer Orientation SLO Location
2025-01-19 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.
This volunteer orientation class is now full. Please check back on the 1st to register for next month's orientation!

Book Buddies SLO 01-22-25
2025-01-22 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Coffee with the Cats
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States
Mark your calendars! Coffee with the Cats is coming back for year 2 at Woods in North County! Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 10am-12pm to enjoy the cutest, coziest, best coffee date ever!
Cats
Coffee
Vendors
Cat Crafts
Join us at 2300 Ramona Road! We’ll see you there!

Songs of Solace - A Benefit Concert for LA Wildfire Relief
2025-01-26 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
Rod & Hammer Rock is proud to announce “Songs of Solace – A Benefit Concert for LA Wildfire Relief” on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This extraordinary event will showcase the best local talent in the county, with 100% of ticket sales going directly to the California Fire Foundation. The concert lineup features an incredible mix of artists, including: Moonshiner Collective The Vibe Setters Funk Junket Zongo All-Stars Chris Beland Band Ryan Delmore Carbon City Lights Max Maclaury Mother Corn Shuckers and more! In addition to the music, guests can participate in a community raffle featuring generous donations from local businesses, with all proceeds going towards various wildfire relief programs. Rod & Hammer’s will also donate proceeds from Wildfire Resilience Straight Bourbon bottle sales made during the event to the California Fire Foundation. “Songs of Solace” is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community spirit and resilience. “This is an opportunity to come together and support those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles,” said the event organizers. “We’re honored to feature such incredible local talent and give back in a meaningful way.” The event will take place at Rod & Hammer Rock’s venue, offering a full day of music, connection, and support for a vital cause.
Details:
• What: Songs of Solace – A Benefit Concert for LA Wildfire Relief
• When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo
• Why: To raise funds for the California Fire Foundation
• Tickets: RIGHT HERE.
Join us for a day of incredible music, community connection, and heartfelt giving as we raise funds to support wildfire survivors. Together, we can make a difference!
Woods Humane Society will be at the event to share how they are helping the pets of LA County and how you can help from 12-4pm.

Care Crew 01-26-25
2025-01-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Book Buddies North County 01-28-25
2025-01-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States

Care Crew 02-02-25
2025-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society SLO, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States

Book Buddies North County 02-04-25
2025-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woods Humane Society North County, 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero,, CA, 93422, United States

Pancake Breakfast at SLO Grange Hall
2025-02-09 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SLO Grange Hall, 2880 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
It's brunch o'clock! Join us at SLO Grange Hall for a delicious pancake breakfast! Your $10 donation will get you a yummy plate of bacon, eggs, and pancakes PLUS coffee and OJ! Proceeds from this event will help support Woods' live-saving work.
