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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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26 Apr 2017

Thank You Students of Oak Grove School!

By Franki Williams

This morning, three fourth grade students from Oak Grove School stopped by the shelter to make a contribution to animals in need. Yoshi, Danielle, and Kate held a fundraiser bake sale as part of a project for their math class and donated all the funds they raised, an amazing $184, to the shelter!

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25 Apr 2017

Thank You Rubicon Theatre!

By Franki Williams

A very special thank you and congratulations to the Rubicon Theatre on Saturday nights successful opening of the play Sylvia! Rubicon Theatre not only collected donations for the shelter but also invited the HSVC staff to do a presentation on our services and provide materials on animal rescue throughout ventura County.

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25 Apr 2017

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week!

By Franki Williams

It is National Volunteer Appreciation week and the Humane Society of Ventura County is shining a light on all of the amazing things our volunteers do.

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18 Apr 2017

Sylvia at the Rubicon Theatre

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County will be at the opening night of Sylvia at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura this Saturday night. Humane Educator, Dawn Riley, will be representing the Humane Society of Ventura County, talking about the many services offered to the community. Mark your calendars in advance for the return of the beloved production Sylvia, opening April 19! 

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18 Apr 2017

Identifying Stray & Feral Cats

By Franki Williams

Spring is here and we all know what that means……KITTIES! There are many homeless cats on the prowl and we are often asked how to tell the difference between “feral” cats and “stray” cats in your neighborhood. Knowing how to tell the difference can help inform you how best to interact with a cat or what type of intervention would be in the cat’s best interest.

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18 Apr 2017

Pet of the Week - Sam

By Franki Williams

Sweet Sam was rescued by our Humane Officers on March 12th and has been thriving at the shelter ever since. This 2 year old male, Maltese mix, is going to need a loving family with the time and motivation to give young Sam all the training he will require. 

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11 Apr 2017

Pets of the Week - Notes & Little Boy!

By Franki Williams

 Are you on the lookout for not one, but two charming cats to make your house a home? Notes and Little Boy, two brothers, are a bonded pair that were surrendered to the shelter in the beginning of March. These two sweethearts are very friendly and enjoy a good cuddle.

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11 Apr 2017

Meet the Flintstones!

By Franki Williams

Meet the Flintstones! Wilma, Betty, Pebbles, Hanna, Pearl, Fred, and Barney were born on March 25th. Their mother, Foxy, was brought to the shelter as a stray mid March. It was clear that she was full term pregnant and not long after her arrival she gave birth to 5 healthy girls and 2 healthy boys.