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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.

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18 Feb 2016

Low Cost Shot Clinic Update

By Franki Williams

ATTENTION: We have a few changes to our Low Cost Shot Clinic dates and times for February and March. There will be no clinic this Saturday, February 20th or Saturday March 19th. The next clinic will be March 5th from 10-1. Thank you for your understanding!

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16 Feb 2016

A Happy Ending For Ashro!

By Franki Williams

What an amazing makeover! Amber at Puff N Fluff Pet Grooming in Meiner's Oaks has done it again! Poor little Ashro arrived at the shelter in complete disarray. No need to be alarmed when we have such awesome members of our community willing to help out with these innocent animals.

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16 Feb 2016

Pet of the Week Pepper

By Franki Williams

Are you looking for a energetic dog who already knows their basic commands and loves to snuggle? Then have we got the girl for you!

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16 Feb 2016

A Home For Dandy!

By Franki Williams

Last Thursday, February 11th was a day of celebration at the Humane Society of Ventura County when long term resident, Dandy, finally had his big day. Staff and volunteers gathered to watch and say their goodbyes as Dandy was loaded into a trailer to be off to his new forever home.

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05 Feb 2016

Five Dollar Friday - Mela Needs Your Help!

By Franki Williams

Two weeks ago we featured a young cattle dog mix named Mela for our Five Dollar Friday raising nearly $900 for a surgery she needs on her hip. Yesterday Mela had a visit with the surgeon and Mela's surgery went from a previous quote of $1200 up to $2292.50 (please see quote below). We are determined to get sweet Mela the care she needs and we need your help! 

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02 Feb 2016

Tammy's Pups Are Growing Up Fast!

By Franki Williams

Three year old Pumi mix Tammy gave birth to 7 beautiful pups on December 18th. They are growing up fast and their personalities are starting to show through!

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02 Feb 2016

Pet of the Week - Frasier

By Franki Williams

Eight year old Frasier, an adorable 9 lb Terrier mix, was brought to the shelter after his owner passed away. Unfortunately we do not have any back ground information on him though we can assure you he is quite the lover!