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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.

02 Apr 2019

Protecting Your Pets & Home

By Franki Williams

A special thank you to Detective Joseph Preciado from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for stopping by the Shelter last week to speak with a group of community members that were recently impacted by a home here in Ojai that was overrun with rodents. While details of the case are not available to the general public, Detective Preciado and Shelter Director Jolene Hoffman were able to have an open discussion with the group in regards to how neighbors could protect their homes, families, and pets from rodents wandering onto their properties.

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26 Mar 2019

HSVC Helps Struggling Guardians Keep Beloved Pets in their Homes

By Franki Williams

One of the most common reasons for pet relinquishment is financial hardships and the Pet Food Bank at the Humane Society of Ventura County helps struggling guardians keep beloved pets in their homes. Thousands of pounds of pet food are given out each year to scores of local families.

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26 Mar 2019

Staff Pick - Meet Steve!

By Franki Williams

Meet Steve! This one-year-old, black and tan German Shepherd mix is a growing boy at 60 pounds. Steve came to the shelter on February 22nd and is adjusting well to shelter life. This handsome boy is very sweet and social. He enjoys his time outside whether going out for a walk or just hanging out by your side.

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26 Mar 2019

Reading to Dogs and Cats A "Pawsitive" Experience for All!

By Franki Williams

Thank you to everyone who came out to Saturday's Reading to Dogs and Cats event at the Humane Society of Ventura County! In honor of National Puppy Day, the HSVC had nearly 40 guests visit throughout the morning to spend time reading to the animals (puppies included) who currently call the Shelter home.

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26 Mar 2019

Kids Who Care - Thank You Madison & the Students of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

By Franki Williams

Did you know that you can help animals no matter how old you are? Most recently the Humane Society of Ventura County was the recipient of the generosity and kindness of one of our young supporters. After a visit to her school by Humane Educator Robin Satnick, Madison, a second-grader at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in Thousand Oaks, was inspired to raise donations to help animals in need.

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20 Mar 2019

Animal Adventure Camps - Registration Now Open!

By Franki Williams

Registration is now open for this summer's popular Animal Adventure Camp! Due to high demand, the Humane Society of Ventura County will be offering four, week-long camps, for 9 – 12-year-olds (4th – 7th grade). The camp will be held at the Shelter at 402 Bryant Street in Ojai.

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20 Mar 2019

Dog Food Bank: Keeping Families and Pets Together Since 1982

By Franki Williams

Jon is a welcome face at the Humane Society of Ventura County when he stops by to pick up food from the shelter's Pet Food Bank. “Living on the road with my two Boxers, Misty & Bay, the Humane Society of Ventura County has always provided us with quality dog food at no cost,” said Jon, who has relied on the HSVC’s Pet Food Bank to care for his dogs during difficult times. “People on fixed incomes or little or no income who have dogs, know the increasing costs involved in providing their pets with quality food that fits their pups' needs. The Humane Society of Ventura County provides that food and they are happy to do it. They are a remarkable organization,” continued Jon.

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16 Mar 2019

Dogs are all Ears at this Saturday's Reading To Dogs (and Cats!) Event at the HSVC

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County invites all animals lovers to join us at the Shelter on Saturday, March 23rd for a wonderful morning of reading to our cats and dogs. This event is open to children and their families 5 years old and up. We have a variety of books, generously provided by the local nonprofit Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation (OVLFF) for children to read out loud to the animals in our care.

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