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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.

28 Mar 2020

Ways to Exercise Your Dog During COVID-19 Isolation

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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.

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27 Mar 2020

Reunited: The Importance of Microchipping Your Animal

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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.

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21 Mar 2020

HSVC Pet Food Bank: Help Us Help Those in Need

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A big thank you goes out to Meko and Lilly from the Navy Chiefs at Center for Seabees and Facility Engineering for their generous pet food donation to the HSVC. The pair, along with their dogs Gizmo and Chance, donated approximately 50 cans of wet dog food, 15 large bags of dry dog food, milk bone treats, and more! Thanks to our amazing community, we will be able to continue providing pet food to those in need through our Pet Food Bank during the growing COVID-19 pandemic.

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20 Mar 2020

HSVC Closes to the Public in Response to COVID-19

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In correspondence with Gov. Newsom and Ventura County Public Health’s “Stay Well at Home” emergency order for California residents, the Humane Society of Ventura County is closing their doors to the public until further notice.

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18 Mar 2020

Keeping Your Pet Safe During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Our priority at the HSVC is to keep our staff, animals, and the public safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease is spread to humans through person-to-person contact. There has been no evidence that pets can become ill from or spread COVID-19. However, there are some good general practices you can do to help keep your pet safe during this time.

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17 Mar 2020

All HSVC Shot Clinics Canceled Until Further Notice

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All shot clinics, both on-site at the HSVC and remote, will be canceled until further notice in response to COVID-19.

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13 Mar 2020

HSVC is Taking Necessary Precautions During COVID-19

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In light of COVID-19, we’re increasing the frequency and extent of daily cleanings, and taking steps to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, the public, and our animals.

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07 Mar 2020

Spring into Kitten Season!

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It’s that time of year again! Days are getting longer and warmer, which means kittens are right around the corner! During kitten season, it is not unusual to find a litter of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. Each year, the Humane Society and county animal services get many underage kittens turned into our shelters. Unfortunately, the shelter is NOT an appropriate place for these highly vulnerable, baby kittens that often need around the clock care. So before jumping to the rescue, consider these recommendations.

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