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.
A wildfire, dubbed the Casitas Fire, sparked yesterday in the Ojai Valley during the late afternoon hours of June 14th. Luckily, the fast-acting Ventura County Fire Department and neighboring crews were able to contain the blaze fairly quickly with no damage to structures.
After five long weeks, we are happy to report that Layla has been returned home safely! Sweet Layla went missing from her Ventura home in mid-April after the gate to the backyard was not closed properly. The 5-year-old dog was on her own for several weeks until a good Samaritan found her about seven miles away from her home. She was severely emaciated when she was found with two open wounds on her body. Luckily, Layla was still wearing her collar with ID tags and the good Samaritan was able to reunite her with her owners.
The Humane Society of Ventura County is excited to partner with Non-Congregate Shelter in Oxnard as a new Pantry 4 Paws pet food pantry host. Ashley from the Shelter and HSVC Volunteer Coordinator Audra were on hand for the installation (pictured).
It's time for our weekly pupdate! Juliet's puppies are 8-weeks-old and growing up to be quite the handful! The playful pups have discovered their love of climbing, jumping, and chewing anything they can get their tiny teeth into. They also love to wrestle! Mama Juliet is continuing to enjoy her "me time" by sunbathing in her play yard and getting all the belly rubs from our staff.
The Humane Society of Ventura County is very excited to announce its partnership with Catio Spaces! Founded by Cynthia Chomos, Catio Spaces offers unique "catios" so your furry friends can safely enjoy the outdoors while also protecting birds and wildlife.
You know what time it is! Time for a weekly pupdate! Your favorite litter of fur babies is now 7-weeks-old. They are eating nonstop and getting so big! Each puppy has also discovered their own “voice”, they’re quite the talkative bunch! Our kennel staff definitely have their hands full caring for this rowdy and playful brood.
Calling all Animal Friends! The Humane Society of Ventura County is excited to announce that we will be hosting our kid's Animal Adventure Camp in person for the summer of 2021! Campers aged 9-12 (4th-6th grade) will be welcomed to the shelter property to take part in nature education, animal interactions, crafts, and more! This year we are also offering our younger Animal Friends to join in on the fun with the first-ever Animal Explorers Camp for children aged 5-8 (K-3rd grade)!
Attention outdoor adventurers with furry friends! The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is hosting a rattlesnake avoidance training clinic on June 5th and 6th so you can have peace of mind when exploring with your pups.