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.
Our Spring board meeting is CANCELED until further notice due to COVID-19. The Humane Society of Ventura County is still closed to the public, including public walkthroughs to visit the animals and access to all buildings.
The Humane Society of Ventura County would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to Dr. Marta Granstedt for her 35+ years of service as a Veterinarian. Throughout her career, Dr. Granstedt has been an invaluable asset to animal rescue operations in Ventura County and beyond. We cannot express enough appreciation for the wisdom, care, and hard work she lent to any case she was involved in.
February 23rd, 2021 is World Spay Day! Since 1995, the fourth Tuesday of February has been recognized as a day to help increase awareness for the need for spay/neuter surgeries of animals in our communities. Sadly, millions of adoptable shelter cats and dogs are euthanized in the U.S. each year simply because there are not enough homes for them. This number is largely due to pet overpopulation caused by unplanned litters of puppies and kittens. Spaying and neutering can prevent these unnecessary litters and, as a result, offer more homes to animals already in shelters.
The HSVC is hosting two FREE virtual classes for animal lovers in honor of World Spay Day and World Wildlife Day! The FREE 45-minute online classes will take place on Thursday, February 25th, at 2 pm PST, and Wednesday, March 3rd, at 2 pm PST via Zoom.
Established in July 2019, the Pantry 4 Paws remote pet food bank has been a tremendous success in feeding pets of those in need throughout Ventura County. Pantry 4 Paws is an extension of the Humane Society of Ventura County’s Pet Food Bank. It is hosted by eight nonprofit and social services organizations that cater to those in need. The need for these services has increased tremendously since the start of the pandemic. The HSVC is proud to share we delivered 6418 pounds of dog and cat food in 2020 for the Pantry 4 Paws program!
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Each year, individuals, groups, and organizations celebrate this day to spread joy and positivity nationwide. Whether it’s paying it forward at the coffee shop or sending thank you notes to essential workers, there are infinite ways you can help spread kindness within your community!
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown, our kennel staff has done an incredible job making sure our animals still get the care, attention, and exercise they need. From pack walks to cleaning litter boxes, our kennel staff works tirelessly to make sure each animal under our care feels loved. We want to take this time to say thank you, kennel staff! You rock!
Valentine’s Day is a holiday dedicated to showering friends and family with lots of love! While we humans are able to safely enjoy Valentine’s Day treats and traditions, our four-legged friends are not so lucky. Many Valentine’s Day gifts and goodies can be toxic to our furry friends. Check out these tips from the ASPCA to help your beloved pets stay safe this love-filled weekend!