Join us this August for Clear the Shelters

— a nationwide pet adoption event helping animals find loving forever homes!

Since 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped more than 1 million pets get adopted from shelters and rescues across the country. This life-saving campaign, spearheaded by NBCUniversal Local, unites communities with the goal of emptying the shelters and filling hearts. Along with Greater Good Charities and Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we’re proud to once again be participating in this incredible adoption movement.

From August 1st to August 31st, adoption fees will be determined by our Wheel of Adoption, back by popular demand! Those looking to adopt can spin the wheel and take home their new furry family member for a reduced adoption fee. Fees range from $10 to half-price, and all dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are eligible! Excludes horses.

FEE-WAIVED ADOPTIONS! Saturday, August 23rd • 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

As if our "spin the wheel" adoption promo wasn't enough fun, there's more! To help as many pets as possible start their next chapter, we're offering FEE-WAIVED ADOPTIONS on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Enjoy free giveaways, kids crafts, HSVC swag, sweet treats, free ID tags, and information about all things HSVC. All are invited to join us at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, to participate in the fun! Note that this promotion excludes horses.

Event Schedule:

8:30 am - 1:30 pm - Pinholita Coffee Van and pies from Bake Ojai (available for purchase until sellout).

10:00 am - HSVC opens to the public. Free adoptions! Excludes horses. First come, first served.

10:00 am - 12:30 pm - Free face painting for kids!

12:30 - 1:30 pm - Mister Softee ice cream truck arrives. Free cones while supplies last! Additional treats are available for purchase.

2:00 pm - Last chance to get free HSVC swag, win prizes, learn about HSVC from staff. 

4:30 pm - End free adoptions.

Not ready to adopt? You can still help!

You don’t need to bring home a pet to make a difference! There are infinite ways you can support our mission of finding deserving animals loving homes this August:

• Foster a shelter animal - Even short-term fostering can change a pet’s life! Visit our website to learn more about our foster program or contact HSVC's Foster Coordinator, Cheney, at [email protected] to get involved.

• Donate to a worthy cause - Your gift helps cover the cost of food, medical care, housing, enrichment, and more for animals in our care. Visit our donate page to make a contribution today!

• Volunteer - From dog walking to helping at events, there’s something for everyone! We are always looking for extra hands to help around the shelter and beyond. Visit our volunteer page to learn more, or reach out to HSVC's Volunteer Coordinator, Astrid, at [email protected] for more information. 

• Spread the word - Share our posts, tag friends, and help amplify the voices of animals who need homes! Once click could make a massive impact on a shelter animal's journey to happily ever after. Be sure to follow us at @humanesocietyvc to keep up with all the excitement!