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.
January 5th is National Bird Day, so you know we had to show some love to our favorite Cockatoo, Oliver Bird! Oliver was first brought to the shelter in 1992 as an owner surrender at just 5-years-old. He quickly charmed his way into the hearts of staff and visitors, making our shelter his forever home. The talkative bird has now been the resident mascot of the HSVC for over 28 years!
The Humane Society of Ventura County is excited to be selected by JW Home Care as one of the recipients of their 2021 giving campaign. They will be donating 3% of total sales from their cleaning & restoration services to a handful of nonprofits in Ventura County, including the HSVC! According to Jonathan Wagoner, CEO of JW Home Care, each charity was chosen because of its commitment to serve Ventura County. Jonathan stopped by the Shelter in early December with a truck-full of donated dog food to formally announce his decision to support the HSVC. Thank you, Jonathan, and the entire JW Home Care team, and Happy New Year!
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Ventura County has offered critical services to the public. Our dedicated staff has been on-site caring for the animals and answering your questions. Though we have not been able to accommodate the public as many of you are accustomed to, your safety and wellbeing has driven many of our decisions. Due to the State of California's Stay At Home Order and safety concerns for visitors and staff of the Shelter, we are currently NOT OPEN for public walkthroughs.
The holiday giving season may be over, but there are still many homeless animals who need your help! As this challenging year comes to an end, we ask you to consider donating to the Humane Society of Ventura County so we can continue providing our vital services to the community in 2021. No amount is too small to make a difference in the lives of animals in need!
Reminder! January 1st, 2021, Senate Bill No. 573 takes effect. Under this new law, public animal shelters and animal control agencies, including the Humane Society of Ventura County, will be prohibited from releasing a dog or cat to an owner seeking to reclaim or adopt the animal unless it is or will be microchipped. The microchip must have the current information of the new or present owner acquiring the animal.
With the holidays right around the corner, we know there will be plenty of opportunities for your pets to get into mischief. Check out these tips and reminders to help keep your furry friends safe this season!
To clear up any confusion regarding the status of the Humane Society of Ventura County: We are closed to the public for casual visits, but we are anything but “Closed.”
Hearts were broken at the Humane Society of Ventura County when the staff learned of the passing of Chuck Bowman on Dec. 15, 2020. Most people would recognize Chuck as a carrier for the USPS in the Oak View. But the staff, volunteers, and supporters of the HSVC knew Chuck as the volunteer Santa for the annual HSVC Santa Paws fundraiser.