Humane Society of Ventura County

The HSVC would like to extend a big thank you to Darron, a kind supporter who donated $100 to the shelter and a $30 Starbucks gift card to the clinic staff after bringing in his dog, Frigate, to be neutered. 

September is National Preparedness Month and the Humane Society of Ventura County has certainly taken this to heart. The HSVC has a long history of providing shelter for the animals of families evacuated from natural disasters. Every year we prepare our supplies and facilities to be ready if and when disaster strikes. Thanks to the generosity and support of those who have donated crates, we are more than prepared for this year’s fire season. The excess supplies will be sold off on a first-come-first-serve basis for anybody who would like to join the HSVC in being ready. The first step in being prepared for an emergency is to create a disaster preparedness plan for you and your pets. Your ‘go bag’ should include a way to transport and house your pet temporarily.

A massive wildfire known as the Creek Fire sparked in Fresno County over Labor Day weekend. On Tuesday, September 8th, the Humane Society of Ventura County took in 14 animals from the Fresno area as evacuees from the blaze.

Southern California is experiencing a scorching heatwave with temperatures soaring into the 100s on some occasions. Remember that when the weather is hot for you, it is much hotter for your furry friends. To demonstrate this, the HSVC is providing a daily heat report to show just how hot common surfaces outside can get. 

As summer comes to a close, we have received many inquiries about our fall fundraising event SPAY’ghetti & No Balls. After our tremendous success last year we had been excited about planning it again for this year. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel SPAY’ghetti.

Reminder! The HSVC will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will return to COVID-19 hours, 10 am - 5 pm, on Tuesday, September 8th.

The fall was commonly known as ‘fire season’ in Ventura County but now should be expected all year. High heat, low humidity, dry brush, and high winds create disastrous conditions for extreme fire behavior. The Humane Society of Ventura County has learned to be prepared year-round. 

The HSVC would like to recognize our Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Christina Sisk for her recent outstanding work in reconstructing the face of a severely injured feral cat.