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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.

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12 Apr 2022

Easter Pet Safety

By Amy King

Easter Sunday is right around the corner! From bunny-clad egg hunts to festive sweet treats, this weekend is sure to be a blast! However, our furry and feathered friends may be at risk for mischief if pet owners are not careful. Check out these tips and tricks to keep your animals safe this Easter!

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08 Apr 2022

$5 Friday - Help Us Provide Emergency Care for Animals in Need!

By Amy King

As a compassionate care shelter, the HSVC is dedicated to the health, safety, and wellness of all animals. This mission extends beyond our shelter walls to cases of animal abuse and neglect across Ventura County. Our dedicated Humane Officers respond to these calls oftentimes not knowing what condition they are in. In many cases, the animals require emergency veterinary care that can be very expensive.

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06 Apr 2022

HSVC Administers Over 350 Free Vaccines in March!

By Amy King

Thanks to our friends at Petco Love, the HSVC was able to provide 352 free vaccines to pets in need this March! In addition to free vaccines, our clinic administered an additional 394 low-cost vaccines, for a grand total of 746!

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06 Apr 2022

Juliet's Puppies Celebrate Their 1st Birthday!

By Amy King

Happy 1st birthday to Mama Juliet's litter! Many followed the story of Juliet and her 13 adorable puppies after they were born on Easter Sunday in 2021. One year later, the pups and their new families celebrated their special birthday with a doggie family reunion! 

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29 Mar 2022

Our Second Remote Vaccine Clinic was a Success!

By Amy King

Thank you to all who came out to get free vaccines for their pets at our second-ever HSVC Cares remote vaccination clinic! Our staff and volunteers had a blast interacting with the public and their animals at Westpark Community Center in Ventura. A special shoutout goes to our friends at Petco Love for helping us provide free vaccines to so many animals in need!

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28 Mar 2022

Thank you Mile 26!

By Amy King

We had so much fun at Saturday's adoption event hosted at Mile 26 Running Company! Adoptable dogs Penny, Curlie, and Dixie were all in attendance in search of their forever homes. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make the event so successful, and thank you to all who stopped by to say hello to our furry friends! 

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28 Mar 2022

Join Us at the Ojai Community Farmer's Market!

By Amy King

Big news! The HSVC is thrilled to announce that we will be joining the Ojai Community Farmer’s Market on the last Thursday of each month starting next Thursday, March 31st! Stop by and visit us at Chaparral Courtyard, located at 414 E Ojai Ave in Ojai, from 3 - 7 pm.