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.
It was a jam-packed last day of summer camp at the HSVC last Friday! Campers got the opportunity to learn about dog training from professional dog behaviorist Tracy Vail of The Canine Messenger. After the training session, campers and staff were treated to snowcones from our friends at Kona Ice. What a fun way to cap off an amazing summer of learning!
On June 30th, 2023, a team from HSVC was on hand to receive a sponsorship check from Michelle Pitt-McQueen, Vice President and Retail Area Manager of Mechanics Bank (Ojai), and her team, in the amount of $2500. This generous donation was given to the shelter in honor of our 91st birthday and was used to help sponsor our June 9th and 10th birthday celebrations. We had a great turnout at both events and raised funds that will allow HSVC to continue performing vital animal welfare services throughout Ventura County. We know our birthday weekend would not have been successful without the generous support of sponsors like Mechanics Bank! We invite any animal-loving organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring next year's birthday bash events to reach out to Steve McCurry, Community Development Manager, at 805-299-6350 or via email at [email protected], As a private nonprofit, the HSVC does not receive any funding from the government or any other animal welfare organization. We rely solely on these types of generous donations to continue serving those in need throughout the county. You can join our cause by making a donation on our website. Click the button below to donate today. Thank you for your support! Donate Now
The 2023 Humane Education Summer Camp at HSVC was a great experience! Campers were spotted leaving camp with smiles and sharing stories about all the exciting things they did.
The HSVC wants to extend a big thank you to our friends at Moorpark Teaching Zoo for visiting the shelter and teaching our campers about exotic animals! Shelter staff and campers had fun learning about the zoo and interacting with their collection of animals. Thank you to the zoo staff and instructors for making our last day of summer camp memorable!
The HSVC is excited to partner with the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum to offer a low-cost microchipping clinic for dogs and cats in Santa Paula! Join us this Saturday, July 8th, from 9 am - 12 pm at the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, located at 926 Railroad Ave. in Santa Paula. The microchipping procedure takes a few minutes and includes lifetime registration for a small fee of $25 (cash or check only).
Reminder! The HSVC will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. Services will resume on Wednesday, July 5th, at 10 am. Check out these helpful tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe this Independence Day! Heatstroke: Temperatures in July can easily reach over 100 degrees. Provide all animals attending holiday festivities with access to the same comforts as your human guests. Remember that your pets don’t wear shoes, so make sure they stay off the hot pavement and concrete. Designate a shaded area for pets and provide plenty of fresh water at all times. Identification & Collar: Make sure your animal is always wearing an updated ID tag and secure collar. We recommend that you have your pet microchipped to help ensure the safe return of your pet if it ends up lost during festivities. We offer microchipping services for $25 including registration. We are also offering free ID tags now through July 8th to help prevent lost pets! Call the shelter at 805-646-6505 for details. Food & Drinks: Dogs left unsupervised can easily get into things that are potentially hazardous such as bones, twine, & toothpicks. Foods such as onions, avocados, grapes, and yeast dough can be very dangerous to your animal’s health. Keep alcoholic drinks away from your pets! For a full list of potentially dangerous foods for your pets, visit the ASPCA website. Insect Repellant & Sunscreen: Do not apply any insect repellant or sunscreen on your animal that is not specifically made for pets! Insect repellant with the ingredient DEET can cause neurological problems in your animal. Signs that your pet may have ingested one of these include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, and lethargy. Products such as Citronella candles and insect coils should be kept away from animals at all times.
Humane Education Youth programs— Imagining Compassionate Animal Neighborhoods (ICAN) recently went to the Ventura River Estuary with the first graders from Ventura Charter School. It was a beautiful May beach day and learners participated in an ICAN presentation about local birds. Learners explored the bird habitat at the estuary and tried to move and think like a bird. The learners were transformed and off they went noticing things from above as they were “flying” around. The learners also reflected on how to be empathic humans to help their bird friends in their local neighborhood beach.
The 4th of July is right around the corner! Check out these tips from our friends at Fear Free Shelters to help you and your four-legged friends have a safe and fun Independence Day weekend! Other helpful tips: Heatstroke: Temperatures in July can easily reach over 100 degrees. Provide all animals attending holiday festivities with access to the same comforts as your human guests. Remember that your pets don’t wear shoes, so make sure they stay off the hot pavement and concrete. Designate a shaded area for pets and provide plenty of fresh water at all times. Identification & Collar: Make sure your animal is always wearing an updated ID tag and secure collar. We recommend that you have your pet microchipped to help ensure the safe return of your pet if it ends up lost during festivities. We offer microchipping services for $25 including registration. We are also offering free ID tags now through July 8th to help prevent lost pets! Call the shelter at 805-646-6505 for details. Food & Drinks: Dogs left unsupervised can easily get into things that are potentially hazardous such as bones, twine, & toothpicks. Foods such as onions, avocados, grapes, and yeast dough can be very dangerous to your animal’s health. Keep alcoholic drinks away from your pets! For a full list of potentially dangerous foods for your pets, visit the ASPCA website. Insect Repellant & Sunscreen: Do not apply any insect repellant or sunscreen on your animal that is not specifically made for pets! Insect repellant with the ingredient DEET can cause neurological problems in your animal. Signs that your pet may have ingested one of these include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, and lethargy. Products such as Citronella candles and insect coils should be kept away from animals at all times. REMINDER! The HSVC will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. Services will resume Wednesday, July 5th, at 10 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.