Humane Society of Ventura County

OJAI, California – The Humane Society of Ventura County has resolved the last of three legal cases involving animal neglect from one property in Camarillo.

This past March, Senior Humane Officer Vail, and Humane Officer Winwood received a complaint about a badly neglected dog. Due to the urgency in the complaint, the officers, who handle cases of animal abuse and neglect throughout the county, responded immediately. What the officers would witness next would be a harrowing sight.

One of the most heartbreaking things we see at the Humane Society of Ventura County is the neglect and abuse of innocent animals that take place right here in our own community. As home to the only two Humane Officers in Ventura County we are often first on the scene when an egregious act of animal abuse has occurred.

There is no greater feeling than watching a rescue dog be adopted into a loving home. Such was the case with Fiona who was rescued in the field by Humane Officers back in May along with 3 other dogs. Fiona, who at the time of her rescue was only 12 weeks old, has come along way from the frightened little girl she once was.

This past week Humane Officer Winwood responded to an anonymous tip in regards to a dog who was in extremely poor condition. When Officer Winwood arrived on the scene she found a young soft-coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle mix, now named Keko, alone in the alley covered in matts.

We had an exciting afternoon at the shelter last Friday! Humane Officers Vail and Winwood responded to a call where a small menagerie of animals needed help. 

Last Friday, Humane Officers, seized two horses in the field and brought them to their headquarters at the Humane Society of Ventura County for safekeeping.

One of the things that makes the Humane Society of Ventura County so unique is its ability to house and rehabilitate neglected and abused horses on its 4.4 acre property in Ojai. Many may remember, back in 2008, when the HSVC rescued 37 horses, including 9 pregnant mares, from a ranch in Ventura County. 

On June 27th, two Bulldogs were seized in the field by the Humane Society of Ventura County after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen. The two Bulldogs were taken directly to see a veterinarian-both had severe cases of myasis, more commonly known as fly strike, on their ears and heads.

Please join us in congratulating our Humane Officers for a job well done! We are pleased to inform our supporters that this week was another win for the animals in Ventura county.