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.
Social distancing has become a normal practice for society as a result of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. According to the CDC, the term “social distancing” or “physical distancing” means to keep space between yourself and other people outside of your home. Keeping space between yourself and others is one of the best things you can do to avoid being exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is currently no evidence that pets can contract or spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people. Regardless, here are a few tips from the United Horse Coalition to help keep you and your barn animals safe during this outbreak.
The Humane Society of Ventura County donated Personal Protective Equipment to Captain Romero with the Ventura County Fire Department this week in support of first responders working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a shelter environment, we often start to see our four-legged friends exhibiting certain behaviors that stem from lack of mental stimulation. Behaviors such as hyper arousal, stress, anxiety, depression, and compulsive disorders are all commonly developed by dogs who spend extended amounts of time at a shelter.
The HSVC Open Board Meeting to be held on April 15th has been canceled due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Check our website at hsvc.org for updates.
The Humane Society of Ventura County is closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will remain staffed from 10 am - 5 pm for emergency services. The following service changes are effective March 20, 2020, until further notice.
It can be difficult to properly exercise your dog while you are self-isolating at home during the COVID-19 crisis. If you live in an apartment or do not have a yard, it is likely your dog will get less exercise than usual. This built up energy can result in undesirable consequences like chewed up furniture or destroyed personal property. To avoid this, check out these fun games to exercise your pup and keep you entertained while you are both stuck inside.
Earlier this month, an Ojai resident brought a lost cat in to the Humane Society of Ventura County. The cat was immediately scanned for a microchip to see if it was in the system. To our surprise, the cat was chipped, and our staff soon learned that her name was Bella. The staff didn’t know, however, that Bella was about to be a part of an unbelievable reunion story.