30 Dec 2024

Start 2025 Off Right With These Pet Safety Tips

By Humane Society of Ventura County

2025 is almost here! This is an exciting time of year for humans, but it can be very scary for your pets. Check out these ASPCA Poison Control Center (APCC) tips to help you and your furry friends prepare for a fun and safe New Year's Eve! Alcohol: New Year's Eve is one of the most popular holidays for pets to get into alcohol. Furry friends who ingest any amount of alcohol can be at risk for depression, unsteady walking, vomiting, and, in extreme cases, a drop in blood pressure and temperature. Keep all adult beverages out of reach of your pets to avoid welcoming in the New Year in the vet's office. Marijuana: Curious pets can easily sniff out edible forms of marijuana, such as chocolates or brownies. Ingestion of this drug can cause furry friends to become lethargic and unsteady and can decrease their heart rate and temperature. In extreme cases, it can even cause seizures or death. If you think your pet has ingested any amount of marijuana, contact your veterinarian or the APCC immediately. Fireworks: The loud sounds and bright lights that accompany fireworks can be very scary to furry friends. To prevent potential problems and avoid panicking pets, ensure your animals have a safe and quiet space to spend the night and clean up all remnants of explosives, noisemakers, etc. Identification: With all the hustle and bustle of New Year's Eve celebrations, it is easy for pets to escape and get lost. Be sure your animals have up-to-date ID tags, and consider a microchip. The HSVC offers ID tags for $5 and performs microchipping for $25, including registration. If you are in need of this service, please call the Shelter at 805-646-6505 to schedule an appointment. Keep these tips in mind as you'll be sure to have a safe and happy new year with your pets!

23 Dec 2024

Thank You for Helping Us Spread Paws-itivity!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

We are overjoyed and grateful for the amount of support we received from our community during this year's pet supply drive! Thank you to all who helped spread pawsitivity by donating pet food, toys, and more to benefit animals in need. Your generosity and kindness have made a profound difference in the lives of countless furry friends and their caretakers in our community. If you’re inspired to continue supporting our mission in the new year, there are plenty of ways to stay involved! From volunteering at our events to fostering a pet in need, every act of kindness contributes to the well-being of animals in our community. Visit our website and select "Get Involved" at the top of our homepage to view all the ways you can make an impact with us. Those who missed out on the supply drive can still donate items from our Wishlists! Click the button below to help us spoil furry friends in need! Donate Now    

23 Dec 2024

Santa Paws Approved These Holiday Safety Tips for Your Furry Friends!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

23 Dec 2024

HSVC Finds Homes for 600+ Animals in 2024!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

As 2024 comes to a close, we are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy as we celebrate an incredible milestone: 600 animal adoptions this year! This achievement is not just a number; it represents 600 lives saved, 600 families made whole, and an immeasurable impact on the community. Every adoption tells a story of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of love. From shy kittens finding their first warm laps to senior dogs getting their well-deserved second chances, each animal's journey reminds us why we do what we do. Our 600th adoption just so happens to be a shy kitten named Umbrella (left), who was given a second chance and continues to show her true potential in her forever home. Her two siblings also found their forever homes just a few days before her, making Umbrella's adoption a very special moment for our staff. We are so happy the three "U" kittens found their happily ever afters, and we're grateful to the 600 families who chose to adopt and not shop this year. Here's to many more in the New Year!      

17 Dec 2024

HSVC Cares Mobile Clinic Embarks on First Mission

By Humane Society of Ventura County

At HSVC, we believe every pet deserves access to care, regardless of where their owners call home. That's why we are thrilled to share the story of our mobile Pet Wellness Clinic's first run, bringing animal wellness services directly to the pets of an unhoused community in Ventura County. Pets provide essential companionship, comfort, and love to their owners. For many, these animals are not just pets; they're family. However, access to veterinary care, including spaying and neutering, can be limited and costly for unhoused individuals. Our mobile Pet Wellness Clinic was designed to break down these barriers, offering compassionate, no-cost services to ensure healthier lives for both pets and their owners.     On December 12th, our HSVC Cares team set out with the fully equipped mobile Pet Wellness Clinic ready to serve our community. Despite the chilly weather, pet owners arrived with their dogs and cats, trusting us to provide the care their animals needed. Our veterinary team spayed and neutered eight cats and four dogs throughout the day. These procedures play a vital role in reducing overpopulation and improving the long-term health of pets. For some pet owners, this was the first time they'd been able to access veterinary care, and their gratitude was both heartwarming and humbling. Beyond the procedures, our team provided basic health checks, vaccinations, and resources to support ongoing pet care.    

16 Dec 2024

HSVC Team Aids Wildfire Survivors Via The Local Love Project

By Humane Society of Ventura County

   We love seeing our community come together for a good cause! Members of VC HART recently partnered with The Local Love Project to distribute donations to pop-up wildfire resource shops across Ventura County. HSVC's Humane Investigations Director, Kendra King, and Equine Manager, Christina Malleck, delivered a horse trailer full of newly donated items to Camarillo to support those affected by the recent wildfires. Special thanks to Local Love Project team members Nick Benavides and their team, Phil, Bobbi, and Bob, for doing all the heavy lifting!

13 Dec 2024

You Can Help the U-Kittens Find Their Homes!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Update: Urkel has found his forever home     We need your help to find three deserving kitties the homes they deserve! Udon, Urkel, and Umbrella began their journey with HSVC as shy kittens in foster, and since then, we have watched them grow into rambunctious, silly teenage kitties. They would all thrive in a patient, quiet home where they can feel safe to blossom and be themselves. All three young cats love playing with toys and will surely bring a smile to anyone who takes them home!

10 Dec 2024

Happy Pawlidays Market was Joy on Earth!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

   We had such a blast this past Saturday at the Happy Pawlidays Market! With sweet treats, animal and home tours, a vintage market, and festive wreath-making classes, there was no shortage of holiday spirit! The best part? HSVC unveiled its new mobile Pet Wellness Clinic! Thank you to Beverlee McGrath for hosting us, and thank you to all who stopped by to spread pawliday cheer for a good cause!