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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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17 Feb 2015

Meet Mr. Whiskers!

By Amanda Volden

Mr. Whiskers is a handsome male, gray and white Domestic Shorthair. He is about 4 years old, and he has been at the HSVC since Feb 06, 2015. Mr. Whiskers is not your average cat! Although he is an indoor cat, he is harness trained and likes going for walks just like a dog! 

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14 Feb 2015

Dog Abuse in Santa Paula - REWARD

By Amanda Volden

HSVC has offered a $500 reward for the ARREST & CONVICTION of the person or persons responsible for the death and abandonment of two Pit Bulls left in an Dogloo dog house on the side of a road in Santa Paula. Both dogs were severely emaciated and had been starved to death. The Humane Society of the United States (no affiliation) has now offered an additional $5000 reward. Please contact Officer Brian Bray at the Department of Animal Services at 1-888-223 PETS for more information or to make a report. If you would like to DONATE and help raise the reward amount please call the HSVC at 805-646-6505 or mail a check with REWARD FUND in the notes to HSVC PO BOX 297, OJAI CA 93023. You can also donate online at WWW.HSVC.ORG/donate   You can view photos of the animals at the following link to aid in their identification. Please note: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IMAGES: IMAGE ONE IMAGE TWO            

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14 Feb 2015

Happy Valentine's Day from Okey & Sweet Pea!

By Amanda Volden

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM OKEY & SWEET PEA! Meet Okey and Sweet Pea! They are a wonderful bonded pair that would love a home and a family! They have been at the HSVC since September 22, 2014. Sweet Pea is a darling female Chihuahua and is about 9 years old and Okey is a sweet male, tan and white Chihuahua who is about 8 years old.

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12 Feb 2015

Astro the Wonder Dog!

By Amanda Volden

Astro is a handsome Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler Mix. He came in as a stray on Nov 28, 2014, and we are guessing he is 3 years old.

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12 Feb 2015

Okey & Sweet Pea - Pet(s) of the Month

By Amanda Volden

Meet Okey and Sweet Pea! They are a wonderful bonded pair that would love a home with you! Okey is a sweet and timid male, tan and white Chihuahua. He is about 8 years old, and he has been at the HSVC since Sep 22, 2014. Sweet Pea is a darling female Chihuahua. She is about 9 years old and she has been at the HSVC since September 22, 2014. 

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12 Feb 2015

Let's Play!

By Amanda Volden

Thank you to Roger and Sue Dickens for getting all those unruly weeds out of our agility yard and Sue Saraceno for constantly keeping the course functional (and the new teeter totter she donated)! Looks good out there! Now let's PLAY!

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10 Feb 2015

Shelter Staff to the Rescue! - Holly's Story

By Amanda Volden

The shelter staff at HSVC is prepared for more then just caring for cats and dogs. This little piglet (Holly) was brought to the shelter at less then 24 hours old. She was barely hanging on to her life when kennel Attendant Christina Illman was contacted and brought her in. 

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10 Feb 2015

Meet Chloe!

By Amanda Volden

Meet Chloe! Chloe is a female, brown tabby and white Domestic Shorthair. She is about 12 years old, and she has been here since Feb 04, 2015. Chloe was originally adopted from the HSVC 11/11/2003 (11 years ago!) and she was brought back when her owner had to move.