Woods Humane Society

San Luis Obispo, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Shelter Rescue
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Spay Neuter Vaccination End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Service options
Onsite services
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Woods Humane Society is a nonprofit organization which receives no tax funds, but is supported by donations, grants, bequests, fundraising events and fees for services. Woods is independent of San Luis Obispo County Animal Services, but works in close cooperation with them and other animal groups in the county for the welfare of all animals. Woods now cares for over 3,000 cats and dogs each year at our facilities in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero until they can be united with loving forever families

Founded in 1955, Woods Humane Society is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the humane care of homeless dogs and cats in San Luis Obispo County

Mission — Our mission is to serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the human-animal bond

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
8
Support staff
9
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

AdoptionSpay/NeuterVaccinesMicrochipDog TrainingYouth ProgramsHumane EducationLow-cost spay and neuter servicesCanine obedience classes

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Frequently asked

Is Woods Humane Society accepting new patients?+

Yes — Woods Humane Society is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Woods Humane Society offer?+

Woods Humane Society offers Spay Neuter, Vaccination, End Of Life.

When was Woods Humane Society established?+

Woods Humane Society has served the San Luis Obispo, CA community since 1955.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.