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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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02 Feb 2016

Why Microchip Your Pets?

By Franki Williams

The microchip is a simple, elegant product of our high-tech age. No bigger than a grain of rice or more costly than a month's supply of pet food, a pet microchip and enrollment in a pet recovery database brings lost pets home and provides peace of mind that your beloved companion will never wander unknown.

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29 Jan 2016

Five Dollar Friday - A Home for Amber Rose

By Franki Williams

One of the things that makes the Humane Society of Ventura County so unique is its ability to house and rehabilitate neglected and abused horses and other livestock on its 4.4 acre property in Ojai.

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26 Jan 2016

New Play Yards Benefit the Dogs of the HSVC

By Franki Williams

If you have visited the Humane Society of Ventura County in the last couple of days you may have noticed quite a bit of construction going on in our back dog yards. Due to the support and generosity of Ed and Debbie Guerra there are 3 new dog yards being installed! 

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26 Jan 2016

Pet of the Week - Frank

By Franki Williams

This handsome guy is Frank! Frank came to the shelter with his sister Sally when he was only 6 months old all the way back in April.

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22 Jan 2016

Five Dollar Friday - Help Cover The Cost Of Mela's Surgery

By Franki Williams

Five Dollar Fridays! Mela was brought to the Humane Society of Ventura County on January 15th after being pulled from a high kill shelter by a private rescue group. Mela is an absolute doll but has a medical condition that requires the support of our community to get her back on her feet.

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19 Jan 2016

Thank You Students of Thacher School!

By Franki Williams

Earlier this month we got a call from one of our volunteers, a student at Thacher School. She talked about how the school had a community service day later during the month and if it would be possible for her and some other students to donate a few hours to the shelter. 

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19 Jan 2016

Pet of the week - Jed

By Franki Williams

This regal young man is Jed. Jed is a 7 month old German Shepherd mix who currently weighs in at 60 pounds. He is a recent arrival with an unknown background. Jed is a very courageous young dog.