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.
Many experienced the effects of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks that jolted our city yesterday. Despite the center being just four miles southeast of Ojai, HSVC had little to no damage and our animals remained safe and sound. Thank you to all who voiced concern for our staff and furry friends!
Don't miss out on the Humane Society of Ventura County's first-ever Clear the Shelters fee-waived adoption event! Join us at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, on Friday, August 18th, from 10 am - 4 pm for FREE adoptions! That's right, you could take home a furry family member for FREE! Clear The Shelters 2023 is a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 860,000 pets have found their forever homes since the campaign's launch in 2015. We could not be more excited to participate! Please visit our Adopt page to review HSVC's adoption requirements prior to arriving at the shelter this Friday. All potential adopters must participate in the full adoption process to ensure each pet finds the best-suited home. This promotion does not guarantee the adoption of an HSVC shelter animal. Note that for all same-day dog adoptions, potential adopters MUST show proof of home ownership or a rental agreement stating they are allowed to have a dog in their home. Potential adopters must also bring photos/videos of their yard to show proof that it is secure enough for their desired pet. All dogs requiring additional meet and greets will be scheduled for a later date with the fee-waived price honored. Thank you! Interested in joining our Clear the Shelters campaign but not quite ready to bring home a furry friend? You can still support HSVC by donating to benefit shelter animals in need. Click the button below to donate now! Donate Now
HSVC Cares is hosting another low-cost vaccine clinic for your furry friends! Join us Saturday, August 19th from 9 am - 12 pm at Red Engine Brewing Company for a FREE vaccination clinic. No appointment necessary. First come first served while supplies last! We are offering: FREE FVRCP (upper respiratory) vaccines for cats FREE DHPP (distemper/parvo) vaccines for dogs $5 Rabies vaccines (proof of Rabies vaccination required to receive 3-year certificate of vaccination) Reminder! All animals MUST be on a leash or in a carrier. For information on pricing, please call the shelter at 805-646-6505. We will see you on the 19th!
We at HSVC are standing by to learn how we can best support the efforts of Maui Humane Society during this challenging and tragic time. We are receiving regular updates about how the situation is evolving, and how support may be needed in the coming days, weeks, and months. Many staff and volunteers at HSVC were here through the Thomas and Woolsey Fires, a time which saw a need for the intake of hundreds of animals and onsite 24/7 work to care for the animals and the community. We are now ready to pay forward the incredible support that we received from around the world during that time. To learn how you can support as the situation evolves, please visit the Maui Humane Society website. You can also stay updated by following them on Facebook or Instagram. The staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers of the Humane Society of Ventura County are keeping the animals and people of Maui in our thoughts during this challenging and tragic time. Click the button below to donate now via the Maui Humane Society website, or donate via their Facebook Fundraiser. Every dollar helps in supporting the people and animals effected by the ongoing wildfires. Donate Now Facebook Fundraiser
Your pet could be featured in our Humane Society of Ventura County 2024 Calendar! Enter your pet now for a chance to win some amazing prizes, all while supporting HSVC’s vital programs and services!Each photo entry is $25 and votes are a minimum of $1 per vote. To be eligible for the photo contest, each entry needs to receive a minimum donation of $5 (5 votes) or more. Submit your pet today for a chance to be featured in our calendar. All entrants will receive a 2024 calendar by mail in the Fall of 2023. We have three categories to choose from: Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets. You may enter multiple pets in the same category or different categories. PRIZES: Top vote-getter: the pet with the most votes wins: Two (2) tickets to our 2024 HSVC Birthday Bash Dinner * Customized pet gift basket All first-place prizes are listed below 1st Place in each category (Cats, Dogs and Other Pets) Month spread in the 2024 HSVC Calendar Original photo entry featured on our website Special HSVC swag bag delivered to your home Runner-up in each category (Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets) Original photo entry featured on a special spread inside the 2024 HSVC Calendar Original photo entry featured on our website HSVC water bottle Top 5 vote-getters in each category (Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets) Featured on special collage spread inside the 2024 HSVC calendar *If winner is unable to attend the 2024 Birthday Bash Dinner, we will offer a $100 PetSmart Gift card ** please note: all prizes are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash Ask all your friends and family to vote! Entries and Voting ends on 5:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Friday, September 8, 2023. Click the button below to learn and enter now! Enter Now
The HSVC would like to extend a huge thank you to Linda and Richard Murad of Rancho Grande for sponsoring ten dog adoptions in celebration of Clear the Shelters! The pair initially visited our shelter to meet Dahlia, a mini donkey currently available for adoption. While it wasn't a match with Dahlia, Linda and Richard still wanted to help the shelter in some way. They have a special place in their heart for dogs and decided to sponsor the adoptions of ten shelter dogs in need of homes. Our staff was blown away by their generosity!
We have the best community partners! HSVC recently received a very special donation of $5,000 worth of Petsmart gift cards from Interface 211 of Ventura County. Kelly Brown, Community Information Officer, her team, and HSVC staff were at Kirby Subaru in Ventura for the donation presentation. HSVC, Kirby Subaru and Interface 211 of Ventura County have partnered together with DoorDash to provide delivery of free pet food across the county. This vital service has been ongoing for two years and helps keep pets happy and healthy in their homes. Bruce Holley of Kirby Subaru has been a great supporter of HSVC and is always finding new ways to engage the community. For information regarding HSVC’s Pet Pantry programs, please reach out to Steve McCurry, Community Development Manager, at 805-2996351 or [email protected]
Not all heroes wear capes! We recently had a cat come into our shelter in desperate need of a blood transfusion. Shelter staff quickly took the cat to a local vet for emergency care. They also brought 6-year-old cats Bosco (pictured) and Frisky in hopes one would be a match as a blood donor. Frisky was not a match, but thankfully Bosco was! The cat he saved is now on the road to recovery, and Bosco is a hero in the eyes of the shelter staff and volunteers. Now Bosco needs a hero of his own! The handsome shorthair has been patiently waiting for someone to take him home ever since he was surrendered to the shelter in mid-July. He arrived with his friend Frisky, who is also available for adoption. Both boys are sweet, friendly cats who love to snuggle. Bosco can be a little shy at first, but he opens up to new folks quickly once he realizes ear scratches are on the table. As part of our Clear the Shelters adoption special, Bosco's adoption fee is just $50! Stop by the HSVC if you are ready to be his hero. He's available to meet new friends any time Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm and the shelter is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai.