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.
Southern California is experiencing a scorching heatwave with temperatures soaring into the 100s on some occasions. Remember that when the weather is hot for you, it is much hotter for your furry friends. To demonstrate this, the HSVC is providing a daily heat report to show just how hot common surfaces outside can get.
As summer comes to a close, we have received many inquiries about our fall fundraising event SPAY’ghetti & No Balls. After our tremendous success last year we had been excited about planning it again for this year. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel SPAY’ghetti.
Reminder! The HSVC will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will return to COVID-19 hours, 10 am - 5 pm, on Tuesday, September 8th.
The fall was commonly known as ‘fire season’ in Ventura County but now should be expected all year. High heat, low humidity, dry brush, and high winds create disastrous conditions for extreme fire behavior. The Humane Society of Ventura County has learned to be prepared year-round.
The HSVC would like to recognize our Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Christina Sisk for her recent outstanding work in reconstructing the face of a severely injured feral cat.
As a result of COVID-19, the HSVC Spay/Neuter Clinic has several new policies in place for the safety of our clients and staff. If you have an appointment for spay/neuter or vaccination services in the near future, please review these new public safety guidelines.
We are very excited to launch our #TrainingTuesdaywithTracy series! Many people are spending more time at home with their animals due to the ongoing pandemic. We think this is an excellent opportunity to teach your pet some new skills! The HSVC has partnered with Tracy Vail, professional dog trainer and owner of The Canine Messanger, to bring pet owners some quick and fun videos to help you train your furry friend. We will be posting a new training video every Tuesday!
The Humane Society of Ventura County would like to extend a big thank you to siblings Riely and Isabelle for donating $942 to our shelter in honor of their beloved dog who recently passed away after consuming a poisonous mushroom.