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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.

27 Oct 2015

Improved Dog Play Yards at the HSVC!

By Franki Williams

The HSVC is happy to report that thanks to the overwhelming support of our community and volunteers we were able to provide our dogs with an improved play yard over the weekend. You may recall about a month ago we sent out a call to our supporters to help with funds to repair a few of our yards. We ended up raising more than we expected and were able to purchase the materials necessary to put up new siding on all of our big dog yards!

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27 Oct 2015

Halloween Pet Safety with Moto-Moto

By Franki Williams

Hello friends! Moto-Moto here, cat ambassador to the Humane Society of Ventura County and I would like to talk to you all about Halloween Pet Safety! Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to start preparing your family pets for the festivities. Halloween can be an often frightening and confusing time for your animals and without taking the proper precautions it could turn into a real nightmare! Start preparing today for this weekends big event and avoid any surprises the big night!

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17 Oct 2015

Pet of the Week - Huxley

By Franki Williams

This handsome cat is Huxley. Huxley came in as a stray on December 17, 2014. We estimate that Huxley is about 5 years old. He currently lives in our Cat Room with up to 20 other cats so he is accustomed to having lots of other fur friends! Huxley loves attention and is quite fond of being pet which can be very therapeutic! If you are interested in spending time with Huxley please ask a kennel attendant to help you as we have 5 other black cats in the room as well (he is the one with the white whiskers).

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17 Oct 2015

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Animal Law Enforcement Academy

By Franki Williams

Congratulations to Kendra Winwood on recently graduating from the Animal Law Enforcement Academy at the San Diego Humane Society! She checked in throughout her course with an exciting report and inside look at what becoming a Humane Officer involves. This is a great insight and wonderful read on what Humane Officers do for their community. We are so fortunate here in Ventura County to have another compassionate and brave citizen on the job out there protecting animals from neglect and abuse.

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12 Oct 2015

Pet of the Month - Harold

By Franki Williams

Hello friends, my name is Harold! I am a purebred German Shepherd and am around 2 years old. My friends at the Humane Society tell me I am a handsome boy-I agree! I have been spending time with the shelter staff, volunteers, and the Humane Officer who rescued me. They are teaching me good manners - I like it when they tell me what a good boy I am! I have learned how to sit and lay down on command. With the proper training I can learn to walk perfectly by your side. I am a big boy - already over 75 pounds! I would do best in a home with some one that is ready and committed to having a big dog. I am really good at making friends with people and other dogs- you might say I'm a pretty popular guy. I look forward to finding an owner that is ready to work with a trainer, and take me on lots of adventures! Thank you everyone-hope to meet my new family soon! Hugs, Harold

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12 Oct 2015

Get Well Soon Gretel!

By Franki Williams

Let's all wish Gretel a speedy recovery! This little girl was brought in as a stray with her brother Hansel at just 4-5 weeks old. Staff quickly noticed that little Gretel was uncomfortable and our vet determined she had a dislocated foot that needed to be set and casted. She is currently taking it easy per the Doctor's orders so she can save all her energy for her future forever family!

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12 Oct 2015

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month!

By Franki Williams

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month! All month long rescue organizations are busy bringing awareness to the special charms of shelter dogs and the perks of bringing one home. Dog rescue is good for you! You’ll be saving a life and greatly improving yours at the same time! Here are the top ten reasons to adopt a shelter dog:

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06 Oct 2015

Pet of the Week - Linus

By Franki Williams

Linus has officially been kid tested and approved! This friendly kitten was brought to us when he was just a teeny kitten and immediately went into a foster home where he could be bottle fed and cared for in a loving environment until he would be old enough for a home of his own.

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