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.
Christmas may be over, but our shelter is still receiving gifts! Thank you to all who donated to support our holiday pet food drive! Our shelter received nearly 800 pounds of dry pet food and over 360 cans of wet pet food, and that's not even all of it! Thank you to our many dropoff locations around the county and to all who helped us spread holiday cheer this season!
Staff members from the Humane Society of Ventura County recently visited students at Weathersfield Elementary School in Thousand Oaks. Christy Warner, a teacher at Weathersfield, leads and advises a large group of students who participate in the Kiwanis K-Kids service program. They raised $203 for HSVC and donated pet food and other supplies. It was great to see the students actively giving back to their community. We were really impressed with the leadership team who hosted the presentations!
The Humane Society of Ventura County is proud to share a recent victory from our Investigations Department. On August 13th, 2022, Humane Officers responded to a report of animal cruelty at a rented space within a large-scale animal boarding property. Upon arrival at the scene, they observed one cow, three dogs, nine sheep and goats, four horses, and one pig in corrals within the space. Several animals were emaciated, including one horse that had been deceased for multiple days. One of the horses had an open, untreated laceration near one of its back hooves that caused it to limp. One of the dogs was tethered to a fence by a leash and chain. All the animals were living amidst unsanitary and hazardous conditions and most did not have access to food or clean water.
The holidays are a season filled with festive fun, but it's also a time when our furry friends can get into mischief. Check out these holiday pet safety tips to ensure your pets stay off the naughty list this year!
There's just one week left to make the holidays special for animals in need! A big thank you goes out to HSVC volunteer Denise, pictured left with HSVC Programs Director Arlene MacSween, for recently donating a truck full of pet food and treats in support of our efforts! Denise has been volunteering with our shelter for nearly a year, but she has been making large pet food donations for over 15 years. This year she and her fellow animal lovers compiled donations including wet and dry dog and cat food, dog and cat treats, and dog toys! When asked what inspires her to give during this time of year, Denise replied, "We want to do everything we can to pay it forward and help keep animals in their homes during the holidays. No one should have to make the decision of whether to feed themselves or their animals." From all of us at HSVC, thank you Denise and friends for helping us make the holidays a little brighter for homeless animals in need! You can help us keep pets and their families together this holiday season by donating pet food to support our holiday pet food drive. We are looking for donations of unopened bags of dry dog and cat food, unopened wet dog and cat food, and unopened puppy and kitten food. Supporters are also welcome to donate toys to stuff the stockings of our shelter furry friends. Those interested in donating can purchase food and toys directly from our Wishlists by clicking the buttons below. Amazon Wishlist Chewy Wishlist Donations can also be dropped off at one of our various partner locations throughout Ventura County. See below for a list of drop-off locations and times for donation drop-off. Pets & More Ojai - 1109 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023, open Monday - Sunday 9 AM - 6 PM (closed at 5 on Sundays) Full Throttle Kustomz LLC - 220 E Telegraph Rd, Fillmore, CA 93015, open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday) Kirby Subaru of Ventura - 6404 Auto Center Dr, Ventura, CA 93003, open Monday - Sunday 9 AM - 7 PM (open 10 AM on Sunday) The Wine Closet - 2423 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010, open Tuesday - Sunday 12 AM - 9 PM (closes at 5 PM on Sundays) Ohana Pet Hospital Ventura- 4547 Telephone Rd Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003, open Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM (closes at 5 PM on Sunday) Ohana Pet Hospital Santa Paula - 957 Faulkner Rd # 101, Santa Paula, CA 93060, open Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM (closes at 5 PM on Sunday) The Wharf Ventura - 980 E Front St, Ventura, CA 93001, open Monday - Sunday 9:30 am - 7 pm (closes at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday) Thank you for your support, and happy pawlidays!
We have big news from our Clinic! This Thursday, December 21st, is our LAST low-cost vaccination clinic for the year! This clinic will be held at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, from 12:30 - 3:30 pm and it's first come, first serve. All animals MUST be on a leash or in a carrier. Please note that we no longer accept bills over $20. There will NOT be a vaccine clinic on January 6th. Beginning January 13th, 2024, low-cost vaccine clinics will be at the shelter every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm (no longer Thursdays). In addition to our standard vaccines offered, we will also be offering the Canine Influenza Bivalent (H3N2 + H3N8) Vaccine for $40. See below for a full list of services offered: Dogs: DHPP (Distemper / Hepatitis / Parvovirus / Parainfluenza) - $15 Rabies Vaccine -$15 (proof of prior vaccination required for a 3-year license) Bordetella Intranasal vaccine (Bordetella / Parainfluenza) - $15 Canine Influenza Bivalent (H3N2 + H3N8) Vaccine - $40 Deworming for roundworms and hookworms - $5 Microchipping-$25 (Includes registration) Licenses start at $25 with a spay/neuter certificate or $105 without. Senior pricing is available. Make sure to bring proof of rabies vaccination and cash or check made out to Ventura County Animal Services. Cats: FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis / Calicivirus / Panleukopenia) - $15 Rabies Vaccine - $15 (proof of prior vaccination required for a 3-year license) Deworming for roundworms and hookworms - $5 Microchipping - $25 (Includes registration)
Tis the season to give to animals in need! We have decked the halls of the HSVC with holiday spirit, including our kennels. You can help us make this holiday season a little brighter for our shelter animals as they await their forever homes by filling their stockings! We invite everyone to visit the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, any time during visiting hours Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4:30 pm to shower our furry friends with toys, treats, and love this Christmas.
A wind-driven brush fire known as the South Fire broke out near Somis, CA along South Mountain over the weekend. According to VC Emergency, as of Monday, December 11th, the fire has burned approximately 2,715 acres and is 70% contained. The HSVC was closely monitoring the fire and was on standby with Ventura County Animal Services ready to assist those in need. Luckily, the Ventura County Fire Department has deterred the fire from homes and animals and no evacuation services have been needed at this time.