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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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20 Mar 2018

Humane Society Accepting Evacuees of Incoming Storm

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County has already received its first animal evacuees in anticipation of the upcoming storm. Earlier today Shelter Director Jolene Hoffman, along with Senior Humane Officer Tracy Vail, and Equine Specialist Christie Tracy retrieved 2 horses and a miniature horse from an area prone to flooding. Back at the shelter, Volunteer Haley Casey, helped to prepare the corrals and assisted with the horses upon arrival. Other animals were dropped off by those residing in evacuation zones throughout the county.

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20 Mar 2018

Staff Pick - Madeline

By Franki Williams

The honor of Staff Pick this week goes to Madeline, a 19 year old quarter horse. Christina Malleck, our HSVC Veterinary Assistant who pulls double duty as an Equine Specialist, has worked with Madeline since her arrival in September of last year.

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13 Mar 2018

Open Board Meeting: April 18th!

By Franki Williams

We are pleased to announce this spring’s Open Board Meeting will be held at the shelter on Wednesday,  April 18th at 6pm. The meeting will take place at the Humane Society of Ventura County in front of the Harry Valentine Visitor Center.

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13 Mar 2018

Staff Pick - Carter

By Franki Williams

Meet this week's Staff Pick! Carter, a year and a half old Airedale Terrier, has already made quite the impact on our staff and guests, just ask Kennel Attendant Sean, who has been working one-on-one with Carter since he was brought to the Humane Society of Ventura County on November 8th. 

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13 Mar 2018

Volunteer Spotlight - Thank You Mellissa!

By Franki Williams

It’s not every day that a volunteer graduates to an Animal Ambassador! This weekend, Mellissa Goldman became our latest Animal Ambassador. Animal Ambassadors are volunteers who have been with the Humane Society of Ventura County for over a year and wish to help out more, such as assisting customers, and making play groups with our dogs.