SoCal shelter sees every cat adopted over the holidays

Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe reported that every adoptable cat was placed in new homes during the holiday period, and the center said its cattery was cleared by the end of the holidays; the center also reported that more than 1,400 cats and kittens called the shelter home in 2025 and all were placed by year’s end.

Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe reported that every adoptable cat at the facility was placed with new families during the recent holiday period. The center said its cattery was cleared by the end of the holidays. Adoption Service director Kendall Schulz reported the shelter has seen record days for cat adoptions, including days when more cats than dogs were adopted. The center also reported that more than 1,400 cats and kittens lived at the shelter in 2025 and that all of them found forever homes by year’s end. Key points: - The center reported its cattery was cleared by the end of the holiday period. - All remaining 23 cats at the shelter were reported adopted over the New Year’s Day weekend. - The center reported more than 1,400 cats and kittens called the shelter home during 2025 and that all were placed by year-end. - Adoption Service director Kendall Schulz said the shelter has experienced record-high days for cat adoptions in the past year. - The article notes the center hosts community events such as a Mardi Gras-themed parade and PAWmicon. Summary: The holiday adoptions left the Helen Woodward cattery empty and capped a year in which the center reported placing over 1,400 cats and kittens in permanent homes. Undetermined at this time.