This holiday season, animals throughout the county will be celebrating in loving homes-some for the first time in their lives. You are the reason they have been given a second chance and that this season they are safe, warm and loved. On their behalf, we thank you for saving their lives and their dignity.

The holidays are upon us and during this magical and occasionally hectic time, it’s important to watch out for hazards that could harm your pet. Below are the top precautions to take to protect your pets this season! 

Animal Antics is a book of Shelter cartoons imagined, drawn, and painted by Shelter Volunteer Nancy Talley. This amazing book is now available in our gift shop for $20 to benefit the animals at the HSVC. Makes a perfect gift just in time for the holidays!

The Humane Society of Ventura County will host its 7th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Vintage Market on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Chaparral Auditorium in Ojai where shoppers can browse for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Dear friends Dr. Lewis Low-Cost Shot Clinic has been CANCELED for Saturday, December 15th and will return to the shelter on Saturday, January 5th. Thank you for your understanding and Happy Holidays!

The Humane Society of Ventura County 2019 Calendar is now available at the shelter's gift shop and online. The calendar is a culmination of images made by HSVC volunteers and staff over the past 12 months. The animals featured in the 13-month calendar were either adopted through the HSVC or were under our care at one time.

Despite the fact that average high temperatures in Ventura County stay above 69 degrees in the winter months, evenings can be a completely different story. When the weather gets cold (as it definitely will this winter), it is essential to consider the health and safety of your dog. While keeping your pets safe year round is always important, it is even more crucial when temperatures are at hot and cold extremes.

Did you know that goats love to eat olive branches? Lucky for them, Ojai Olive Oil had plenty to spare and stopped by this morning with a truckload of olive branches for the evacuee goats to enjoy.