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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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28 Feb 2015

DOG JOG 2015 -Sign Up Now!

By Amanda Volden

Coming soon to Lake Casitas! The first annual Dog Jog will be a fun event for people who love animals and want to support our local Humane Society.

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24 Feb 2015

Toby

By Amanda Volden

Toby is a handsome male, white and black Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. He is about 7 years old, and he has been at the HSVC since Jan 27, 2015. Toby is very sweet and he loves treats and company!

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18 Feb 2015

New Dog Yard at HSVC!

By Amanda Volden

TA DA! The new Dog Yard is complete! Thank you again to Sue and Alex Saraceno and Eileen Laber from Aqua-Flo for their generous monetary donations to make this happen. And a very special thank you to the lively crew at EcoLawn in Santa Barbara for doing the wonderful installation job. We are all so pleased!

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17 Feb 2015

Meet Mr. Whiskers!

By Amanda Volden

Mr. Whiskers is a handsome male, gray and white Domestic Shorthair. He is about 4 years old, and he has been at the HSVC since Feb 06, 2015. Mr. Whiskers is not your average cat! Although he is an indoor cat, he is harness trained and likes going for walks just like a dog! 

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14 Feb 2015

Dog Abuse in Santa Paula - REWARD

By Amanda Volden

HSVC has offered a $500 reward for the ARREST & CONVICTION of the person or persons responsible for the death and abandonment of two Pit Bulls left in an Dogloo dog house on the side of a road in Santa Paula. Both dogs were severely emaciated and had been starved to death. The Humane Society of the United States (no affiliation) has now offered an additional $5000 reward. Please contact Officer Brian Bray at the Department of Animal Services at 1-888-223 PETS for more information or to make a report. If you would like to DONATE and help raise the reward amount please call the HSVC at 805-646-6505 or mail a check with REWARD FUND in the notes to HSVC PO BOX 297, OJAI CA 93023. You can also donate online at WWW.HSVC.ORG/donate   You can view photos of the animals at the following link to aid in their identification. Please note: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IMAGES: IMAGE ONE IMAGE TWO            

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14 Feb 2015

Happy Valentine's Day from Okey & Sweet Pea!

By Amanda Volden

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM OKEY & SWEET PEA! Meet Okey and Sweet Pea! They are a wonderful bonded pair that would love a home and a family! They have been at the HSVC since September 22, 2014. Sweet Pea is a darling female Chihuahua and is about 9 years old and Okey is a sweet male, tan and white Chihuahua who is about 8 years old.

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12 Feb 2015

Astro the Wonder Dog!

By Amanda Volden

Astro is a handsome Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler Mix. He came in as a stray on Nov 28, 2014, and we are guessing he is 3 years old.