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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.

22 Jun 2020

Summer Pet Care - Grooming Your Dog for the Heat

By Amy King

Summer is here and temperatures are heating up! It is your responsibility as a pet owner to do everything you can to keep your furry friends cool during this heatwave. Most pet owners assume that hotter temperatures mean it’s time to give their dog a summer makeover. However, your pets’ fur coats are actually designed to provide them with heat relief. According to the ASPCA, a dog’s coat can keep him or her from not only getting too cold in the winter, but also from overheating in the summer. So before you grab the clippers, check out these tips for grooming your pet this season.

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16 Jun 2020

Thank You Realtors of the Ojai Valley Helping Our Community Group!

By Amy King

The HSVC was delighted to receive several hundred pounds of food, treats, and a large financial donation from the Realtors of the Ojai Valley Helping Our Community group. All the food and financial support will go towards the HSVC Pet Food Bank at the shelter and the Pantry 4 Paws program food pantries throughout Ventura County.

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11 Jun 2020

Help Support Jasmine!

By Amy King

On May 14, 2020, a good samaritan called in a concern to our Humane Officers regarding a skinny horse on a property in Ventura County. Officer King met with the owner who decided it was in the horse’s best interest to be signed over to the HSVC to find a new home. Upon arrival at the shelter, the Thoroughbred mare was affectionately named Jasmine, Jazzy for short, after the way she kicked up her feet as if she were dancing.

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10 Jun 2020

Thank you Autumn Macintosh!

By Amy King

The HSVC would like to extend a big thank you to actress and philanthropist Autumn Macintosh for sponsoring the adoption fees of all the remaining dogs at our shelter!

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09 Jun 2020

Happy 88th Birthday Humane Society of Ventura County!

By Amy King

June 9th, 2020, the Humane Society of Ventura County celebrates our 88th year of providing services to those in need throughout the county. Normally, we would honor everyone who has supported us with an Open House/Birthday Bash at our property in Ojai but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to cancel all public gatherings for the foreseeable future. Despite, we continue to be dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.

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09 Jun 2020

Thank You Hollywood Beach School Student Council!

By Amy King

Thank you to the members of the Hollywood Beach School 2019-2020 Student Council for donating pet food, toys, and other pet supplies to the HSVC through their donation drive!

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05 Jun 2020

Keeping Dogs Safe From Snakes

By Amy King

Recently, a member of our Kennel Staff found what appeared to be a rattlesnake on the Humane Society of Ventura County shelter property. We notified the Ventura County Fire Department to come to dispatch the snake. It was determined, however, that the snake was a common gopher snake and was harmless to animals and staff – it was captured and released in an open area.

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01 Jun 2020

HSVC Birthday Bash/Open House 2020 Cancelled

By Amy King

On June 9th of this year, the Humane Society of Ventura County celebrates its 88th year of providing services to those in need throughout the county. Normally, we would honor everyone who has supported us with an Open House at our property in Ojai. Because we don’t know how long we all will be in isolation due to COVID-19, the HSVC has decided to cancel our largest annual event.

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