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.
Long-term resident Chucky celebrated his one-year anniversary at the shelter on Friday, April 19th. While this is not our favorite milestone for a pup to reach, it is a milestone nonetheless. We want to take this opportunity to share our favorite things about Chuck and why he would be a great addition to any family!
Are you looking for a funny, smart, and independent kitty to add to your family? Then Pino is the girl for you! Two-year-old Pino was brought to the shelter as a stray in the Summer of 2023 after she was found in a box with her five young kittens. She and her fur babies were immediately placed in a loving foster home and have been thriving in their care ever since. Sweet but shy, Pino may need a bit of time to feel secure in her environment. However, once she trusts you she loves to play with her favorite toys and will curl up on a big fluffy blanket in her favorite spot.
Our 92nd-anniversary dinner and celebration is right around the corner! All are invited to join us at the shelter in Ojai on Saturday, June 1st, at 5 pm for an evening of fun celebrating 92 years of animal welfare service! Guests will enjoy a welcome reception, a delicious buffet dinner, unlimited beer and wine, live music, and more to support HSVC and the animals we serve in our community.
Loma Vista Elementary from Ventura visited the shelter with 80 learners eager to see HSVC’s beautiful shelter in Ojai. We split up the 80 2nd graders into a 2-day field trip experience where the students learned more about the shelter and the animals. These field trips included a tour, animal interactions, and choice activities that involved themes from the Humane Education for Youth (HEY) school program.
The Humane Society of Ventura County was delighted to welcome a tour group from the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) to the shelter last week. The large group was touring several other animal welfare organizations, and HSVC was a highlight of their trip! Group members were treated to an introduction from Executive Director, Eric Knight, a full shelter tour, and of course, some animal interactions! Thank you to all who came out to learn more about HSVC!
Happy 3rd birthday to shelter pup, Ophelia! The gorgeous German Shepherd has grown up before our eyes after being born at the shelter in April of 2021. She spent the day being spoiled by our staff with special toys, treats, a birthday playdate, a pack walk, and more! We can't believe she's still at the shelter, but we made sure Ophelia felt extra loved on her big day. Help us make Ophelia's birthday wish come true and find her a forever home!
We were delighted to receive a check for $2661 from our friends at Ventura Marathon and Mile 26 Running Co. as one of their race beneficiaries. Both organizations have been longtime supporters of the shelter and our animals. These funds will help us continue providing essential services for animals in need. Thank you to all who donated! As a private nonprofit, HSVC does not receive government funding and relies solely on the generosity of our community. We are so grateful to have a great community of supporters throughout Ventura County! Visit our website to donate in support of HSVC, or contact Steve McCurry, Community Development Manager, via email at [email protected] to plan your own fundraiser.
The Humane Society of Ventura County recently gave a shelter tour to local teens from Mesa Union School. They came to the shelter to present a check to HSVC and of course, to see the animals. “They completed a service project where they researched HSVC and held a lemonade stand to raise money to donate. Together they raised over $300,” said their teacher Mrs. Waggoner”. What a joy it was to see their faces light up when they got to meet Everest, one of our adoptable dogs, in the agility yard! We are incredibly grateful to these amazing teens. Thank you for your donation, inspiring work, and dedication to helping the animals in our community.