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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 May 2016

Open House - Celebrating 84 Years of Service to Ventura County!

By Franki Williams

For 84 years the Humane Society of Ventura County has provided services to the community to improve the lives of animals in need. We invite you to come celebrate with us all the lives that have been saved and advancements in animal welfare in our community at our Open House and Kennel Campaign Kick Off on Saturday, June 11th from 10-4:00!

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03 May 2016

Strike A Pose! HSVC Photo Class

By Franki Williams

A very special thank you to volunteer photographer Greg A. Cooper who put a wonderful and informative photo class together for staff this week! All day long we are taking photos as animals arrive, are adopted, and everything in between.

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03 May 2016

Pet of the Week - Eve

By Franki Williams

This gorgeous lady is Eve. Eve is a 2 year old German Shepherd and Cattle dog mix (most likely some Labrador in there too) who arrived at the Humane Society of Ventura County on January 15th. 

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03 May 2016

Local Girl Scouts Making A Difference!

By Franki Williams

Over the weekend we had a very special visit from Girl Scout Troop 60954 who stopped by to present this awesome donation to help the animals of the Humane Society of Ventura County. These young philanthropists worked hard selling Girl Scout cookies throughout the community to raise these much needed funds. 

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26 Apr 2016

Gracie Finds Her Way Home!

By Franki Williams

REUNITED AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF! THE POWER OF MICRO-CHIPPING YOUR PETS! Gracie was adopted by Erika from Dog Adoption and Welfare Group (DAWG in Santa Barbara) five years ago. A year and a half ago, Gracie disappeared from her home. Erika and her family searched and searched, never giving up hope even as a year went by! 

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26 Apr 2016

Wildfire Safety Fair - This Saturday In Ojai

By Franki Williams

WILDFIRE SAFETY FAIR - Sat. Apr 30, 2016 Learn how to protect your family, home, and property from wildfires at the Ojai Valley Wildfire Safety Fair on Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Sarzotti Park.

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09 Apr 2016

Pet of the Week - Coffee

By Franki Williams

Beautiful Coffee is a sleek, short haired male who moves with the grace of a panther, yet he's a very gentle cat. Coffee loves to be petted and his purring demonstrates how much he appreciates attention.

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09 Apr 2016

The Many Health Benefits of Having a Pet

By Franki Williams

Did you know that having a pet can improve the over all quality of your health? Trying to balance work and a social life may already be tough for some-throwing in a healthy life style may be difficult to juggle for many people. What if I told you that you can have a friend that is there for you whenever you need them, but also have many health benefits as well? We all love our pets for multiple reasons, one reason we can be especially thankful for is the health benefits we gain from our furry little friends. Adopting a new buddy can create a healthy lifestyle for you both physically and emotionally.