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1. What is the difference between Woods Humane Society and the San Luis Obispo Sheriff Department of Animal Services?

2. What is the relationship with Woods Humane Society and the San Luis Obispo Sheriff Department of Animals Services?

3. Are all Humane Societies Related?

4. How is Woods Humane Society funded?

5. How do I adopt a dog or cat from Woods Humane Society?

6. Where is Woods Humane Society Located?

7. What are the business hours of Woods Humane Society?

8. How do I become a volunteer and help to enrich the lives of the animals at Woods Humane Society?

9. How do I surrender my dog or cat if I am unable to keep it?

10. What should I do if I have lost my pet or found a pet?

11. How do I report a case of animal abuse or neglect?

12. Can I board my pet at Woods Humane Society?

13. What should I do if I find injured wildlife?

14. What is meant by Woods Humane Society being a “Low-Kill” animal shelter?

15. How is Woods Humane Society confronting the current animal overpopulation issue in San Luis Obispo County?

16. How can I help?

"Low-Kill" Animal Shelter

Woods Humane Society is dedicated to the humane care and treatment of every animal in our care. We would never euthanize an animal for time (length of stay in our adoption program) or “space” (kennel space). Being a private organization, we have the ability to close our intakes should we reach our maximum capacity. Although euthanasia is a difficult issue, it is vital to understand that Woods Humane Society is not a sanctuary. Our mission is to rescue adoptable companion animals and place them into humane environments as quickly as possible. Quality of life is extremely important to all of us at Woods Humane Society and an animal will be pulled from our adoption program if it is terminally ill or if we cannot responsibly adopt the animal back into San Luis Obispo County due to severe aggression issues.

Confronting the Current Animal Overpopulation Issue

Woods Humane Society and the San Luis Obispo Animal Services work together to shelter San Luis Obispo County’s homeless animals. In 2005, we forged an agreement with the county in which Woods will accept no less then 350 adoptable companion animals from the Animal Services in an effort to curb their euthanasia rate. We work closely with Animal Services to actively confront the animal overpopulation problem that San Luis Obispo County currently faces.

You Can Help

You can support Woods Humane Society by making a charitable contribution that will help us to provide care and shelter for homeless cats and dogs. You can donate with a credit card online by clicking here or by mailing a check payable to Woods Humane Society to 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. For more information on our giving program, please visit our support page.