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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.

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29 Oct 2024

Eek! HSVC Enjoys Howl-O-Ween at Old Creek Ranch & Winery

By Humane Society of Ventura County

    We had so much fun at Saturday's Howl-O-Ween event! Dog owners and their decked-out pooches enjoyed a beautiful, sunshine-filled day at Old Creek Ranch & Winery. It was a true paw-ty seeing all the pups in their spooktacular costumes, plus we received lots of donations for our pet pantry! Thank you to our friends at Old Creek for hosting us, and thank you to all who came out to support the shelter! 

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24 Oct 2024

HSVC Partners with ReciteMe for Website Accessibility

By Humane Society of Ventura County

The Humane Society of Ventura County believes that every person deserves the opportunity to connect with and care for animals, regardless of their abilities. Our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility extends throughout our facilities, programs, and services. To fulfill this mission, we now provide Recite Me assistive technology on our website, which enables our visitors to customize their experience in a way that best suits their individual needs. This page provides important information about the accessibility features we have in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a welcoming experience while visiting our shelter or engaging with us online.   

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23 Oct 2024

Fun at the Shelter with Ariana the Horse!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

   The Humane Society of Ventura County recently welcomed friends from Glen Park Senior Living for a morning of animal interactions and activities! They were joined by Programs Director Arlene MacSween and Administrative Assistant Judy Robertson for bingo, snacks, and information about all things HSVC. The group received a visit from Tetley the Corgi and his owner, HSVC's Office Manager, Karen, on their last visit. This time, the collection of animal lovers was graced with a visit from our Equine Manager, Christina Malleck, and an adoptable shelter horse named Ariana. Under Christina's guidance, Ariana was able to greet each guest individually and hug them gently with her face. Our friends loved every second of the afternoon visit, and they were especially sad when Ariana had to go back to her stall to eat lunch. Thank you to the members of Glen Park for stopping by for a visit, and shout out to their Activities Director, Hollyn Heron, for helping coordinate the fun!

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22 Oct 2024

HSVC Had a Blast at Ojai Day!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

    Ojai Day was a huge success! We were honored to represent Ojai's best with many other fantastic organizations and talented vendors over the weekend. Our staff was thrilled to interact with the public, answer pet-related questions, offer resources, and more. We were even graced with the presence of Fenix the happy dog (pictured above, far right), and his parents, Dr. Zoë and Eric!

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18 Oct 2024

Happy Tails for Clyde!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Our boy Clyde has found his forever home after 441 days in the shelter! He's living happily ever after thanks to our rescue partners at Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo (SLO). Clyde first came to HSVC as a stray with his friend, Bonita, after a good samaritan found them in a field. The pair of German Shepherd pups were placed on stray hold and made available for adoption once it was completed.  Over a year passed with little adoption interest for sweet Clyde. After remembering the success of Ophelia's dog swap, HSVC's animal care staff connected with our friends at Woods in mid-September to arrange another swap. The Woods team drove to Ojai to bring one of their long-term residents, Bubba, to us and took good boy Clyde back to SLO with them. Our staff gave them a quick tour of the shelter before the pair went on their way back to Woods to find Clyde his forever home. We are thrilled to report that Clyde found his family within days of arriving at Woods! He got the happily ever after he deserved! Above, right: Clyde loaded up and ready for his adventure to meet his future family at Woods. According to their staff, Clyde's goofy personality made his transition very easy and he quickly made many new friends. It's no surprise he got adopted only about a week later upon arriving!

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14 Oct 2024

Celebrate National Vet Tech Week with HSVC!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

    Animal welfare organizations nationwide are celebrating National Vet Tech Appreciation Week this week! HSVC is no exception, as we have a team of talented vet techs assisting our Veterinarians in the Clinic daily. This special week allows us the space to shine a spotlight on the hard work and dedication of our Clinic staff. Our vet techs are essential to ensuring the health and wellness of all animals, including our shelter population and the public's pets. We believe our staff should be showered with gratitude year-round, but we encourage all our supporters to please join us in celebrating these amazing professionals during this dedicated week!

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07 Oct 2024

Woofs, Hooves, & Whiskers Winners: Meet Our Top 12!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

You met our three category winners last week, now it's time to meet the rest of our 2025 Woofs, Hooves, and Whiskers calendar contest winners! Nine of the twelve monthly spreads were chosen by you, the voters, as first, second, and third place in each category. The remaining three spots were selected by our amazing panel of judges! While we believe all of our entrants are worthy of a monthly feature, only the top twelve can have the spotlight. Check them out below!  First Place Winners: Natasha, Rusty, & Bobby    From left to right: Natasha - submitted by Summer Mccomas • Rusty - Submitted by Aurora Soriano • Bobby - Submitted by Heather Rowe Second Place Winners: Chow Mane, Casper, & Leadbelly    From left to right: Chow Mane - Submitted by Astrid D. • Casper - Submitted by Kayla Brockmeyer • Leadbelly - Submitted by Kaelyn Viacava

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01 Oct 2024

October is Subaru Loves Pets Month!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

   October is Subaru Loves Pets Month! This is Subaru's nationwide effort to help the "underdogs" in animal shelters find their forever homes. All month long, our friends at Kirby Subaru in Ventura will amplify their commitment to helping our shelter friends by donating $100 for each animal adopted from the HSVC! They will also show their support for the HSVC by donating treats, toys, and funds to help animals in need. Thank you Kirby Subaru for your continuous support!