At HSVC, we see acts of kindness every day—moments where love and care transform lives, both human and animal. This Giving Tuesday, you can help us turn those acts of compassion into action. This global day of giving is our opportunity to amplify that compassion and bring hope to animals who need it most.

What Does Compassion Look Like?

Imagine the wagging tail of a dog who’s found their forever home after months in the shelter. Picture the wide eyes of a kitten feeling a gentle touch for the first time. Compassion is the animal care staff who places blankets, toys, and more in a kennel to make a shelter pet feel loved. It's the Humane Officer who removes an animal from an abusive or neglectful situation so it can find a new, loving forever home. It's the volunteer who spends hours comforting a scared rescue pet, the young donor who raises money with a lemonade stand, and the adopter who sees potential where others see problems.

These moments of compassion are what drive us. This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your support to create more of these stories.

Your Compassion in Action:

Every year, thousands of animals come through our doors. Some are abandoned, others are lost, and many have endured neglect or abuse. They arrive frightened and in need of medical care, nourishment, and love. With your help, we provide:

• Warm beds and nutritious meals
• Medical treatments, from vaccines to emergency surgeries
• Enrichment activities to heal emotional wounds
• Adoption programs to match pets with loving families

Last year alone, your generosity helped us rescue and rehome over 500 animals. But the need continues to grow, and we need your help to provide our vital services to the people and animals of our community. 

How You Can Help:

1. Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, adds up to big changes. Click the button below to give a gift that can make all the difference in the life of a furry friend in need. Supporters who gift $100 or more on Giving Tuesday will receive a complimentary HSVC tote bag as a thank you! Together, we can transform lives—one paw at a time!

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The Humane Society of Ventura County will also be hosting our second annual Giving Tuesday online silent auction this year! The auction will open on November 29th at 8 am and close on Giving Tuesday (December 3rd) at 7 pm. Get a jump on holiday shopping for a good cause! All proceeds benefit the shelter! Click the button below to view our auction, and be sure to bid early when it goes live on November 29th!

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2.  Share: Spread the word by sharing our campaign on social media (Facebook, Instagram) with #GivingTuesday and #CompassionInAction.

3.  Volunteer: If you are unable to support the shelter with a monetary gift, you can still help! Join our compassionate community by donating your time as a volunteer. Visit our volunteer page to learn more about how you can join our team of dedicated volunteers. 

4. Adopt or Foster: Open your home and heart to an animal in need. There are so many sweet, friendly, and loving animals currently at our shelter looking for a forever home. Visit our adopt page to learn more, or stop by the shelter during visiting hours to meet them. The HSVC is open Monday through Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm and the shelter is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA. Those interested in fostering a shelter animal can learn more by visiting our foster page or by reaching out to our Foster Coordinator, Cheney, at [email protected]. 

Giving Tuesday isn’t just about giving—it’s about transforming lives. When you support HSVC, you’re not only rescuing animals; you’re also inspiring hope, spreading love, and showing that compassion is more than a feeling—it’s action. Join us this Giving Tuesday to transform compassion into action together.