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.
As residents of Southern California, we have grown accustomed to the dangers of wildfire season. As pet owners, it is important to have a disaster preparedness plan in place in case of an emergency. Horses and livestock require special considerations when planning for the event of a disaster. Fortunately, there are a number of things large animal owners can do to prepare in the case of an emergency or evacuation.
As summer temperatures continue to soar, it is important to remember that pet-friendly surfaces are often much hotter than they seem. Even cooler days can be potentially hazardous to your furry friends. To prove it, our staff used a heat gun to take the temperature of common surfaces around our property in Ojai. The results are shocking!
Independence Day is right around the corner! While you may want to include your pets in your 4th of July fun, it’s important for all pet parents to be aware of the potential dangers of this summer holiday. This time of the year is the most common time for pets to go missing after loud firework displays or to ingest foods that can be harmful. Check out these tips to help you and your four-legged friends have a safe and petriotic holiday weekend!
The HSVC would like to extend a big thank you to 5-year-old Ava for donating money to our shelter to help animals in need! With the help of her mom, Ava hosted a lemonade stand in her neighborhood and sold cookies and lemonade. She raised over $60 for the animals at our shelter, way to go Ava!
We have exciting news to share! The Humane Society of Ventura County is now open to the public for staff-guided viewings of the animals. Guided viewings will be available from 10 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sundays).
The Humane Society of Ventura County is proud to introduce Humane Officer Jenna Utter. Utter was officially sworn in on June 16th by Judge Henry Walsh at the Ventura County Courthouse. A ceremony was later held at the shelter in Ojai where Officer Utter’s badge was presented to her by Director of Investigations Jeff Hoffman, Senior Humane Officer King, and her father, Steven Utter. Utter’s family, Vice President of the Board Sheila Kane McCollum, and the entire HSVC staff were present to celebrate her milestone.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Ventura County and neighboring areas beginning Tuesday, June 15th through Friday, June 18th. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 104 and higher, increasing the potential for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
A wildfire, dubbed the Casitas Fire, sparked yesterday in the Ojai Valley during the late afternoon hours of June 14th. Luckily, the fast-acting Ventura County Fire Department and neighboring crews were able to contain the blaze fairly quickly with no damage to structures.