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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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27 Jun 2017

Adopt-a-Cat Month - Just 4 days Left!

By Franki Williams

June is Adopt-a-Cat month and there is just four days left on discounted adoption fees for all cats and kittens! If you are considering adopting a cat into your family, look no further. The Humane Society of Ventura County has cats of all backgrounds waiting for the purr-fect home. 

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27 Jun 2017

Fourth of July Pet Safety

By Franki Williams

Summer is here and the 4th of July is coming up next week! Whether you are planning on staying at home and barbecuing with a few friends or heading off to watch the fireworks, please take into consideration the following dos and don'ts to keep your pets safe.

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26 Jun 2017

Vote For Us! Best Non-Profit in Ventura County

By Franki Williams

Thank you for voting for the Humane society of Ventura County as best non-profit in Ventura County! Ventura County is filled with wonderful non-profits and charities doing life changing work. We encourage anyone interested in choosing to support the Humane Society of Ventura County to stop by for a visit! You will meet our happy staff and volunteers who love being here. It is a cheerful, positive, hopeful place and we welcome all of you to be part of the family! We are very proud of our high adoption rate, the staff and volunteers work very hard to find a loving home for each and every animal. Our dream is that someday there will be a responsible and happy home for every one of the very deserving animals in our community. 

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19 Jun 2017

Pet Safety: How Hot Is Your Car?

By Franki Williams

Soaring temperatures can mean big trouble for your pets. Heat related problems are some of the most common causes of summertime ailments. It is important to be aware of what heat can do to our pets-it could even save a life!

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13 Jun 2017

Protect Your Pet From Ticks

By Franki Williams

You may have heard that in 2017 we are set to see a surge in ticks and tick related illnesses nationwide. While the threat of Lyme diseases is commonly associated with ticks on the east coast, it’s important to be aware that there are many different types of ticks and diseases that can be passed to dogs, cats, and humans right here in California.

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03 Jun 2017

Volunteers Beautify the Shelter!

By Franki Williams

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who came out to day to help beautify the shelter! This dedicated group were here early this morning to help get the grounds ready for our 85th Birthday Bash & Open House next Saturday. We are so lucky to have the support of so many fantastic people in the community. It looks great out there! If you are interested in learning about our volunteer program and how you can be a part of animal rescue throughout Ventura County please call the shelter at 805-646-6505 or email [email protected].   

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02 Jun 2017

Happy National Donut Day!

By Franki Williams

Happy National Donut Day from the sweetest cat around! Little Violet was brought to the HSVC as a stray with two other kittens when they were only weeks old. Violet has grown up at the shelter and is ready to start an adventure all her own! Don't forget that June is Adopt-A-Cat month and all cat and kitten adoptions are only $60!