Recently the Humane Society of Ventura County held a fundraising campaign to upgrade all of the cat-friendly furniture inside our indoor and outdoor Cat and Kitten Rooms at the Shelter in Ojai.

Do you have a plan in the event of a major earthquake? 

Are you prepared? Summer is here, and the 4th of July is right around the corner. Whether you are planning on staying at home and barbecuing with a few friends or heading off to watch the fireworks, please take into consideration the following dos and don'ts to keep your pets safe.

FREE ID TAGS! The 4th of July is just around the corner and it’s time to start preparing your family pets for the festivities.

As often as she is able, Maren is at the shelter in Ojai spending time with the dogs. She's been volunteering for over two years and mostly focuses on our big or shy dogs. Maren started volunteering after her German Shepherd passed away and wanted to find a way to continue working with dogs. She had donated to the HSVC for many years and decided that volunteering was something she wanted to do to help out.

Heat-related illnesses are some of the most common issues of summertime ailments for animals. Just like people, pets need time to adjust to the summer heat. Following are useful tips to keep your pets safe during the hot summer months.

Last week, after nearly eight months in the Shelter's care, three horses that had been rescued during the Woolsey Fire were reunited with their family. On November 10, 2018, one of three horses from a property in Malibu was found at the end of a driveway in Trancas Canyon where he was picked up by HSVC staff and the Orange County Sheriff's department and brought back to the Humane Society of Ventura County. The horse's owner was notified that his horse, Clark, was in our care and he informed us that there were two other horses from his property that had yet to be located.