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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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25 Nov 2024

Congratulations, Officer Viacava!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

   The Humane Society of Ventura County is thrilled to officially introduce Officer Kaelyn Viacava! She was officially sworn in on November 20th at the Ventura County Courthouse and ceremoniously badged at the shelter later that day. Officer Viacava's friends, family, and fellow HSVC staff were in attendance as Humane Investigations Director Kendra King presented her with her badge. Congratulations, Officer Viacava, on this career milestone! 

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20 Nov 2024

HSVC Welcomes New Executive Director, Tim Blaylock!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

With over 30 years of experience in leadership and non-profit management, Tim Blaylock has made significant contributions to community service and development. As the new Executive Director of the Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC), he brings a wealth of expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, and community engagement. Tim's career has been dedicated to serving underserved communities, focusing on youth development through his previous role as Executive Director of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship for the West Region, and as CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs in California. His commitment to creating environments where young people can thrive academically, make wise decisions, and lead healthy lifestyles has earned him numerous accolades and recognition.

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19 Nov 2024

Compassion in Action: Transforming Lives this Giving Tuesday

By Humane Society of Ventura County

At HSVC, we see acts of kindness every day—moments where love and care transform lives, both human and animal. This Giving Tuesday, you can help us turn those acts of compassion into action. This global day of giving is our opportunity to amplify that compassion and bring hope to animals who need it most.

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18 Nov 2024

HSVC Cares Serves Pets of Unhoused Community in Ventura

By Humane Society of Ventura County

    Our mission at HSVC is to serve the people and pets of our community, especially those in the underserved burrows of our county. Members of our community outreach program, HSVC Cares, did just that last week by hosting an emergency vaccination clinic for pets living with their owners in an unhoused community of Ventura. The area, known as the "Outback", had a recent Parvovirus outbreak affecting many pets in the community. This virus can be deadly if left untreated, and treatment is often very expensive. The HSVC Cares team offered several free medical services, including vaccinations and medical exams, and performed three Parvovirus treatments. They serviced 42 dogs in total, and we are so proud of them for springing into action to help!

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11 Nov 2024

Vote for HSVC in the 2024 NIA Nonprofit Photo Contest!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

We are so excited to share that our photo is in the running for the 2024 Annual Nonprofit Photo Contest, and we need YOUR help to bring it home! This isn’t just any photo contest — this is an opportunity for us to win a prize that will directly support the animals we care for at HSVC. Every vote you cast is not only a step closer to winning the contest but also a step closer to providing shelter, medical care, food, and love for the furry friends who need it most. This year’s theme is Community in Focus. We can't think of a better theme to showcase the HSVC! Our shelter's mission is to serve the people and animals of our community. From finding homes for furry friends in need to offering free pet food and low-cost spay/neuter services, the HSVC strives to support the pets and people of Ventura County in any way we can. Our photo entry for this year's contest (left) is one that is near and dear to our hearts. It features a young kitten being bottle-fed by one of our dedicated foster parents. Not only is this a great image to highlight our foster program and the amazing work it does, but there is even more to the story. This kitten was brought to the shelter at just a few days old with his siblings after their home caught fire. Nicknamed the "fire kits", the litter was placed in foster care until they were old enough to find new homes. Their resilience was inspiring, and we're happy to report each kitten has been adopted by a loving family! VOTE NOW

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11 Nov 2024

Staff Spotlight: Thank You VC Hart Team!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

We want to give a heartfelt shoutout to the members of our Ventura County humane animal rescue team, VC Hart! Humane Investigations Director Kendra King, Equine Manager Christina Malleck, Senior Humane Officer J. Utter, and Humane Officer Trainee K. Viacava have worked countless hours since the Mountain Fire broke out last week to assist in emergency animal evacuations. They saved the lives of many pets threatened by the blaze, and we thank them for their fast action and dedication to animal welfare!

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08 Nov 2024

Senior Dog Everest Gets the Home She Deserves!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Senior pup Everest has found her forever home after being in the shelter for 436 days! She is living happily ever after with Dianne and her daughter, and we couldn't be happier for her!

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04 Nov 2024

Last Chance to Purchase Your 2025 Calendars!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Our 2025 Woofs, Hooves, and Whiskers calendar will be ready soon! We would like to again thank all the participants who joined in on the fun for this year's calendar contest. Together, we were able to exceed our fundraising goal of $10,000! Thank you to all who entered and donated; you are all winners in our eyes! Reminder! All entrants will receive a complimentary 2025 calendar in the mail, and those who purchased a calendar will receive their calendar by the Fall of 2024. Please click the button below if you would like to buy additional calendars. All proceeds go toward helping shelter animals in need! GET CALENDARS HERE