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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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13 Dec 2021

Help Make Our Wishes Come True This Giving Season!

By Amy King

We know what Malli is wishing for this Christmas, a forever home! Here at the Shelter, we have a Wishlist of our own. Check out our Amazon Wishlist to purchase items that will benefit the staff and animals of the HSVC this holiday season!

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10 Dec 2021

Thank You Giving Tuesday Event Donors!

By Amy King

We want to give a shoutout to all the amazing organizations who donated items for our Giving Tuesday silent auction! With their generosity, we were able to raise over $1600 from the auction to benefit animals in need! 

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09 Dec 2021

Join Us for a Virtual Class All About Guinea Pigs!

By Amy King

Attention Guinea Pig lovers! Join us Thursday, December 16th at 3:30 pm for a FREE 45-minute virtual class to meet our new furry friends at HSVC, Jermaine, Patrick, Daniel, and Craig! The class will be hosted by Humane Educator, Angie registration is FREE via Zoom. 

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07 Dec 2021

Oh What Fun We Had at Purrs & Paws!

By Amy King

We had so much fun at this year's Purrs & Paws holiday boutique and marketplace! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support the HSVC and purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for a good cause!

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03 Dec 2021

Giving Tuesday was a Huge Success!

By Amy King

We are thrilled to share that our Giving Tuesday fundraiser at Ojai Valley Brewery was a huge success! We received a total of $11,226 in online and in-person donations throughout the day, well over our goal of $10,000! Thank you to all who came out to support the HSVC and help animals in need!

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30 Nov 2021

Help Animals in Need This Giving Tuesday!

By Amy King

Millions of companion animals enter shelters across the US each year. Many of which are abandoned, surrendered or found roaming the streets. This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to consider making a donation to the Humane Society of Ventura County to help homeless animals in need. No amount is too small to make a difference! Visit our website to donate today!

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30 Nov 2021

HSVC Welcomes Guinea Pigs!

By Amy King

The HSVC is excited to welcome four adorable guinea pigs! These cuties were transferred to our Shelter from our friends at BUNS, an extension program of Santa Barbara Animal Services (SBAS). After seeing their plea via CalAnimals, Senior Humane Officer King reached out to SBAS Community Outreach Coordinator, Michelle Maltun, to offer assistance with their overflow of guinea pigs. 

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23 Nov 2021

Only One Week Until Giving Tuesday!

By Amy King

Just one more week until our Giving Tuesday fundraiser at Ojai Valley Brewery! Join us on Tuesday, November 30th, from 5 - 8 pm for a night of animal-loving fun to benefit the HSVC!