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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.

04 Aug 2015

PET OF THE WEEK - SHADOW

By Amanda Volden

This little man is Shadow! Shadow is a 3 year old Chihuahua/Schipperke mix who is blind in his left eye from a previous accident. Shadow was surrendered to the shelter by his owners because they did not have the resources to care for him. Shadow's lack of sight in his left eye seems to have very little impact on him and how he experiences the world! He can maneuver just fine and we have not witnessed any instances of him bumping into things or being "clumsy". Dogs can be extremely resilient and can adapt quickly to changes of all kinds!

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28 Jul 2015

Tips For Bringing Your New Kitten Home

By Amanda Volden

Who can resist a kitten! Most people melt like a Popsicle on the 4th of July when they see them. Sometimes though, we adopt one and after a few nights of no sleep, clearing them off the counters, detangling them off the couch we ask, why!? Why?! Kittens are often brought to shelters because their human adopters were not prepared to bring them into their home. We ask all you new kitten parents to take a deep breath and make a kitten plan!

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27 Jul 2015

PET OF THE WEEK - GRETEL

By Amanda Volden

This stunning German Shepherd mix is Gretel. Gretel is about 4 years old and has been at the shelter since July 10, 2015. Besides her good looks Gretel is an absolute doll of a dog.

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20 Jul 2015

Happily Home!

By Amanda Volden

Last week this adorable little pup was brought to the shelter after some nice people found her running through the streets in east Ventura late the night before. Adoption Counselor Kendra immediately starting browsing online to see if she could find an owner and found a post on Craigslist from someone whose dog had got out the night before in the same area. Kendra called the number and it was a match! Not all dogs are as lucky.

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20 Jul 2015

PET OF THE WEEK - KISMET

By Amanda Volden

Meet Kismet! Kismet came in as a stray on July 8th and just became available for adoption today! Kismet is a darling, female, Maltese mix who is only about a year old (she does, however, shed). She seems to like other dogs in passing, and she walks nicely on a leash. Kismet loves meeting new people. She is very smart and already knows a handful of tricks such as sit and down, she also loves to cuddle! Come meet this sweet girl today!!

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20 Jul 2015

Rabies: Protecting You & Your Animals

By Amanda Volden

Rabies is an ancient disease that has been afflicting both animals and humans for thousands of years. When we hear the word rabies we often imagine a sick animal, foaming at the mouth, perhaps a crazed gleam in their eye. However Rabies can have a variety of symptoms, some more obvious then others, and can affect any warm-blooded animal or human.

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13 Jul 2015

RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE TRAINING

By Amanda Volden

Rattlesnake Training coming to Ojai July 25th! "For those who enjoy the outdoors with your dogs or those living in homes backed up to hillsides and in rural areas, rattlesnakes can be a great risk to your dog requiring emergency medical care and the cost involved can rise quickly."

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13 Jul 2015

C.A.R.L. Pooch Parade

By Amanda Volden

The 18th Annual Pooch Parade Fundraising Dog Walk and Pet Expo is this Sunday, July 19 at San Buenaventura State Beach Park. This year's theme is "Seniors Need Second Chances Too" to raise awareness for all of the senior dogs that end up abandoned and overlooked in the shelter system. C.A.R.L. has started Sam's Senior Dog Rescue Project to help place these deserving dogs in forever homes where they can live out the rest of their lives being loved and cared for. It's a fun filled day great for the entire family!

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