Woods Humane Society
San Luis Obispo, CA
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
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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
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Services in detail
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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.
What reviewers say
This animal shelter and rescue organization provides a clean, modern, and immaculate environment where dogs and cats receive compassionate care while awaiting permanent homes. The facility features spacious indoor and outdoor housing, cat-friendly community spaces, and organized meet-and-greet areas. A dedicated team of staff and volunteers offers support with adoptions, low-cost spay and neuter services, microchipping, and pet training classes.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.