Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization in San Diego County that, for over 50 years, has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people. Located on 12 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, our nationally recognized Center provides a variety of services that benefit the community through educational and therapeutic programs for people, and humane care and adoption for animals.

We are a no-kill facility that receives no government funding and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.

Agriculture & Farming

Education

Non Profit

Veterinary & Pet

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Michael M. Arms

Lon Jones

Kristine Fisette

Joana Quijada

Susan Quillman

Nick M.

Elizabeth Papineau (Liz)

Angela Gaeto Dargitz

Wendy Papera

Francis Dominguez Shrm-Cp, Phrca

Rita Truderung

Marketing and Communication

Veterinary and Animal Care Team

Operations and Technical Management

Leadership Team

Teams at Helen Woodward Animal Center

Marketing and Communication

Veterinary and Animal Care Team

Operations and Technical Management

Leadership Team