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.
Meet Steve! This one-year-old, black and tan German Shepherd mix is a growing boy at 60 pounds. Steve came to the shelter on February 22nd and is adjusting well to shelter life. This handsome boy is very sweet and social. He enjoys his time outside whether going out for a walk or just hanging out by your side.
Thank you to everyone who came out to Saturday's Reading to Dogs and Cats event at the Humane Society of Ventura County! In honor of National Puppy Day, the HSVC had nearly 40 guests visit throughout the morning to spend time reading to the animals (puppies included) who currently call the Shelter home.
Did you know that you can help animals no matter how old you are? Most recently the Humane Society of Ventura County was the recipient of the generosity and kindness of one of our young supporters. After a visit to her school by Humane Educator Robin Satnick, Madison, a second-grader at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in Thousand Oaks, was inspired to raise donations to help animals in need.
Registration is now open for this summer's popular Animal Adventure Camp! Due to high demand, the Humane Society of Ventura County will be offering four, week-long camps, for 9 – 12-year-olds (4th – 7th grade). The camp will be held at the Shelter at 402 Bryant Street in Ojai.
Jon is a welcome face at the Humane Society of Ventura County when he stops by to pick up food from the shelter's Pet Food Bank. “Living on the road with my two Boxers, Misty & Bay, the Humane Society of Ventura County has always provided us with quality dog food at no cost,” said Jon, who has relied on the HSVC’s Pet Food Bank to care for his dogs during difficult times. “People on fixed incomes or little or no income who have dogs, know the increasing costs involved in providing their pets with quality food that fits their pups' needs. The Humane Society of Ventura County provides that food and they are happy to do it. They are a remarkable organization,” continued Jon.
The Humane Society of Ventura County invites all animals lovers to join us at the Shelter on Saturday, March 23rd for a wonderful morning of reading to our cats and dogs. This event is open to children and their families 5 years old and up. We have a variety of books, generously provided by the local nonprofit Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation (OVLFF) for children to read out loud to the animals in our care.
Many thanks to Mark of the Ojai Valley Lions Club for a donation to fund a second hay barn for the Humane Society of Ventura County. According to Mark, the club’s current president, funding the barn was an easy decision after seeing the HSVC response to offer sanctuary to animals impacted by the Thomas, Hill and Woolsey Fires. Wanting to support a project that was needed right away was also a factor. “Knowing that this structure will help protect livestock feed for the horses on the Shelter property was the tipping point in deciding which project to fund,” said Mark.
Thank you, Valerie Freeman, for your donation in support of the programs and services offered by the Humane Society of Ventura County. Freeman, a long-time Ojai Studio Artist, recently hosted an exhibit “Vie d’Art” at the Ojai Art Center highlighting treasured pieces she had created over the past 30-years.