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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.

12 May 2020

HSVC Spay/Neuter Clinic Open Once Again!

By Amy King

The HSVC Spay/Neuter Clinic is once again open for business! To make up for lost time during kitten season, we are having a “First 50 Free + FVRCP” promotion for cats! Any healthy cat weighing over 2 pounds can make an appointment for FREE spay or neuter surgery and a FVRCP vaccine if needed. Litters of kittens are welcome! Please note our procedures and policies have changed due to social distancing protocols, including new curbside drop-off and pickup.

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11 May 2020

HSVC Now Performing Adoptions by Appointment

By Amy King

The Humane Society of Ventura County is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. Adoptions are now being performed by appointment only. No animals will be available for viewing without an appointment.

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08 May 2020

Updated Year-End Statistics for 2019

By Amy King

We recently upgraded our computer software and realized that our year-end statistics for 2019 were incorrect. Our team of dedicated employees and volunteers work hard to provide the best outcome for needy animals throughout our county. As a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 87 years of service to Ventura County, we owe our many successes to the support we have received from our community. The following numbers have been adjusted with the new information.Thank you all for supporting the Humane Society of Ventura County!

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05 May 2020

Community Cats and the Importance of TNR

By Amy King

Community Cats are the unowned, free-roaming cats many of our citizens find inhabiting their backyard, orchard, garage, farmland, etc. Many of these cats are considered “Feral”, or too poorly socialized to be placed as a typical pet.

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05 May 2020

It's Giving Tuesday! Help Us, Help Them

By Amy King

Join us in making a difference by making a donation to help improve the lives of animals right here in Ventura county.

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28 Apr 2020

HSVC Now Offering FREE Online Education Opportunities for Distance Learning

By Amy King

Spring is here and with the change of seasons comes big changes in education. Students and teachers are no longer learning in their classrooms. Instead, they are participating in distance learning from home as a result of COVID-19. To continue humane education outreach efforts, HSVC Humane Educator Angie Chupek Sagliani has created interactive online presentations designed specifically for distance learning.

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24 Apr 2020

Beat the Heat! Hot Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet

By Amy King

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many pet owners are spending more time outdoors with their furry friends. However, excessive time in hot weather can spell danger for your animals. Check out these simple precautions provided by the ASPCA to prevent your pet from overheating this season.

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21 Apr 2020

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week! We Love our Volunteers!

By Amy King

It 's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! All of us at the Humane Society of Ventura County want to send a huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers. While the shelter is still currently closed due to COVID-19, we still want to show just how much our volunteers mean to us. Everyone at the HSVC misses our volunteers and we can not wait until we are able to welcome them back with open arms.

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