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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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10 Nov 2018

Amazon Wishlist is Up

By Franki Williams

Our Amazon Wishlist is up! Thank you all for reaching out to see how you can help. We have put together a Wishlist of our needs while we house animals evacuated from the fires raging in Southern California. We will continue to update the list as our needs change. Thank you from all of us at the shelter. It is with your care and support that these innocent animals and their families are getting the help that they need! Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/cRReOY2

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10 Nov 2018

We Need Corral Panels & Troughs

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County is focusing all its efforts on the rescue and safe refuge of animals affected by the Hill and Woolsey Fires. Animals are doing well and our rescue team is back in the field to pick up more animals to transport back to the shelter. We took animals all through the night and staff and volunteers were up early to get stalls cleaned and animals fed.

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10 Nov 2018

Hill & Woolsey Fire Update 11/10

By Franki Williams

Dear friends, please note that our facility is able to take in a variety of animals affected by the fire. Besides horses and livestock, we also have the capacity to hold dogs, cats, birds, and other farm animals.

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10 Nov 2018

Message to our Supporters

By Franki Williams

Dear friends, at this time we are focusing all our efforts on the rescue and housing of animals affected by the Hill and Woolsey Fires. We encourage our supporters to help us keep our phone lines free and staff available to work on caring for animals and their families seeking refuge at the shelter.

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09 Nov 2018

The Humane Society of Ventura County is Open to Animal Evacations

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County is open for those who have been evacuated and are in need of sanctuary for dogs, cats, horses or other domesticated animals. Fire officials have issued mandatory evacuations for thousands of homes in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties due to The Hill and Woolsley Incidents.

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08 Nov 2018

Fast moving brush fire Camarillo

By Greg Cooper

A fast moving brush fire has erupted impacting the Santa Rosa Valley, Camarillo Springs, Newbury Park and California State University Channel Islands area this afternoon. The Humane Society of Ventura County is prepared to offer assistance for those evacuated and in need of sanctuary for your, dogs, cats, horses or other domesticated animals. Please call our main line with questions, 805-646-6505

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06 Nov 2018

Holiday Photo Op: Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

By Franki Williams

The holidays are on their way, and it’s almost time for Santa Paws! The Humane Society of Ventura County’s popular annual two-day holiday photo-shoot event will take place on upcoming Sundays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, at the HSVC’s shelter in Ojai, at 402 Bryant St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

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03 Nov 2018

Winter Hours Start Monday!

By Franki Williams

It's that time of the year! Starting this Monday, November 5th, the shelter will be switching over to its winter hours and will begin closing at 5 pm, Monday-Saturday. Thank you!