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The Humane Society of Ventura County is a compassionate care shelter and non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of animals in need throughout Ventura County.

01 Mar 2023

Celebrate National Horse Protection Day!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Today we celebrate National Horse Protection Day! Each year, March 1st is recognized as a day to highlight the plight of horses in the US and to help raise awareness for adoptable horses in shelters. The HSVC has a long history of protecting, rehabilitating, and finding forever homes for the horses that come into our care. We also serve as an evacuation center for equines that have been displaced from their homes due to natural disasters. This National Horse Protection Day, we want to share the stories of Tucker and Tundra, two horses currently residing at the shelter as a result of an abuse and neglect case.

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27 Feb 2023

Weekend Recap

By Humane Society of Ventura County

It was a busy and eventful weekend for the HSVC! We hosted another HSVC Cares free vaccine clinic at The Wharf in Ventura, attended Ventura Marathon's packet pickup, and participated in the race excitement by manning a water station in Ojai. We had a blast at all three events, and we hope those who joined us did too!

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24 Feb 2023

Humane Educator Angie Sagliani Featured with APHE

By Humane Society of Ventura County

We are so proud of our Humane Educator, Angie Chupek Sagliani, for being featured with the Association of Professional Humane Educators! Each month, APHE spotlights a Humane Educator that demonstrates leadership in the field and consistently creates new, innovative programs and learning opportunities for students. Angie received a member spotlight for her vast work developing new education programs for the HSVC, specifically her new classroom program Imagining Compassionate Animal Neighborhoods (ICAN). "This program (ICAN) is a mix of storytelling, movement, communication, and neighborhood awareness. This work was inspired by the work of Fred Rogers, Viola Spolin, and Jane Goodall. But I also want to give a huge shout-out to Charleston Animal Society and their creation of the BARK program. This inspired me to create a curriculum for the classroom that has multiple classroom visits," said Angie. For her full spotlight, check out the APHE website. Way to go, Angie!

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24 Feb 2023

Meet Dahlia, HSVC's Newest Barn Resident

By Amy King

Meet Dahlia, a spunky mule that has been residing at the HSVC since mid-January. Dahlia was brought to the shelter by Humane Officers after they responded to a complaint regarding a 6-year-old female mule with severely overgrown hooves in unincorporated Ventura County. Upon arrival at the property, our Officers saw the mule had “slipper foot”, a common condition in which an animal's hooves resembled elf shoes. The mule had approximately 6-8 inches of overgrowth on each foot (pictured left). After working with Officer Utter, the owner made the decision that it was in the animal’s best interest to be surrendered to the shelter for proper care. In mid-January, a team including Humane Investigations Director King, Humane Officer Utter, Humane Officer-in-training Derringer, Humane Officer-in-training Gonzalez, and Equine Specialist Christina Malleck drove to the location with an HSVC truck and stock trailer to bring Dahlia back to the shelter. She is not very socialized, so the staff had to pull the trailer right up to the gate and work carefully to secure the mule. The mini mule, later named Dahlia by Officer Utter, was loaded into the trailer safely and was transported back to the shelter.

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20 Feb 2023

Save the Date! Kitten Shower 2023

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Save the date! In preparation for kitten season, HSVC is hosting a kitten shower to spread love to our future feline friends. Join us on Saturday, March 18th, from 12 - 2 pm at the shelter for an in-person kitten shower extravaganza!

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20 Feb 2023

Join Us for a Jam Packed Weekend of Fun!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

HSVC is participating in not one, not two, but THREE events this weekend! Wow! Our staff and volunteers are going to be busy, and we can't wait to connect with our community in so many different ways. See below for more information about each event. We hope to see you this weekend!

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17 Feb 2023

We're Hiring in the Clinic!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Are you interested in veterinary medicine and looking to lend your skills to a worthy cause? You're in luck! HSVC's Spay/Neuter Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant/RVT to join their team! This person would assist our Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Christina Sisk, and her team with high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, immunizations, physical examinations, and more for both our shelter animals and the public's animals. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, click the button below. Learn More

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14 Feb 2023

There's Still Time to Spread Love This Valentine's Day!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

We think every day is Valentine's Day if you share your life with a furry friend. From all the animals at the HSVC, we wish you had a happy Valentine's Day filled with love, fun, and kisses from your favorite four-legged loved ones! The HSVC has many adorable animals looking for their soulmates this Valentine's Day. Stop by the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, if you are interested in bringing one home. We're open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm.

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