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.
Betsy is a 7-year-old female, black Italian Greyhound and Chihuahua mix. She has been at the HSVC since Jun 05, 2015. Before Betsy was brought to the HSVC she had been found out in a field behind an old abandoned building by her soon-to-be rescuers. She was injured, most likely from being hit by a car and starving. Her rescuers are unsure of how long she was out there. Since her injury was so extensive, she had to have her hind leg amputated.
Dog Grooming 101 Keeping your dog groomed is an essential part of dog ownership and a responsibility that is often overlooked or ignored. Here at the shelter we see animals every day whose grooming needs have not been attended to. These animals are often in distress, and more likely to have behavior issues when they are not comfortable in their own skin. Just like people, dogs need physical maintenance to not only look, but more importantly feel their best. Grooming your dog can be an enjoyable experience and help strengthen the bond between you and your pet if done correctly. Here are some helpful tips to make grooming your dog more pleasurable for both you and your best friend!
If you have visited the shelter recently you may have noticed our kitten room being a bit sparse. This time of year we get in tons of kittens but they are not available for their forever homes until they are 8-10 weeks old. Well, for all you patient folks we have good news! Our older kittens were moved in to the adult cat room today to get prepared for moving all the young kittens into the kitten room starting tomorrow! It will take a few days to get them all in there but you can start planning your visit today!
As temperatures rise, shady areas become a hot commodity at the shelter. With our kennels close to capacity more areas where animals and humans can rest and relax is essential to their health and safety. Animals can suffer from heat stroke and other heat related illnesses in a variety of ways and here at the shelter it is a top priority to make sure that all animals, volunteers, and staff keep cool during these hot summer months.
Doc is a darling male, Parson (Jack) Russell Terrier and Norfolk Terrier mix. He is about 3 years old, and he has been at the HSVC since May 06, 2015. Little Doc is a total sweetheart! He is good with people and other dogs, but we have not tested him around cats. His personality is as quirky as his looks! We do not have any background on Doc but he seems to be an all around great guy! If you are looking for a **Doctor... He's your guy!! Come meet Doc today! **Doc has not yet attended medical school. However, he would make a fantastic Emotional Support Dog.
Soaring temperatures can mean big trouble for animals. Heat related problems are some of the most common issues of summertime ailments. We are sure all our pet parents have heard this before, but it is vitally important to be aware of what heat can do to our loved ones!
We have something very special for all of you this morning. Two High School students from Besant Hill School in Ojai wrote, filmed, edited and starred in this short film entitled Salvation to benefit the Humane Society of Ventura County. Fiona and Jasmine spent two weeks at the shelter gathering information, working with staff, and filming on location this short film for their Senior Capstone. They have since graduated (congratulations!) and returned to their respective homes in China and Taiwan. We are so thankful for this wonderful gift they created for us while they were here!
Congratulations to Priscilla! Priscilla gave birth to six beautiful pups on Sunday, June 8th. She is the proud mother of 5 boys and one baby girl.