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.
It may be a new year, but the challenges of 2020 have followed us into 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on and the number of cases in our county continues to rise. As a result, the Humane Society of Ventura County remains closed for public walkthroughs to visit the animals and access to all buildings.
Sports fans everywhere are gearing up for the biggest football day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday! While this day is meant to be a celebration of fans, food, and fun for humans, many forget the dangers it may impose on our furry friends. Pets can easily get into mischief while our eyes are glued on the tv screen. Check out these tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) to help keep your animals safe this Super Bowl Sunday!
It may be a new year, but the challenges of COVID-19 have continued on into 2021. We are all working together to prevent the spread by wearing masks, social distancing, and cleaning constantly. These measures will help keep us safe, but they may be putting our pets at risk. Many household cleaning products can be poisonous to our furry friends. Check out this guide, courtesy of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), to know which household items can be harmful your pets.
Shakira and Nova have come a long way since they were brought to the HSVC in September of 2020. Our Humane Officers first met the pair of Siberian Huskies after responding to a call regarding a potential case of abuse and neglect. They found 3-year-old Shakira and 7-year-old Nova severely underweight living with their owner in a vehicle. Humane Officer King worked with the owner for several months to help them get the tools necessary to properly care for their animals. However, they ultimately made the difficult decision to sign the dogs over to our shelter to find new homes.
A wind advisory and high wind warning are in effect Monday, January 18th, until 4:00 AM PST Wednesday, January 20th for the Ventura County, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles Mountain areas. For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
The HSVC would like to extend a big thank you to Sean Michels for beautifully installing the newest additions to our Memory Garden! Each paver stone is purchased with love in honor of a fellow animal lover, a beloved pet, or just to support our shelter. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a paver stone in the past. We appreciate your constant support and look forward to a time where we can welcome you back to the shelter again!
Congratulations to our Training with Tracy giveaway winner, Leslie! She stopped by the shelter today with her two dogs, Duke and Snowy, to claim their prize: a brand new dog ramp courtesy of Kirby Subaru in Ventura!
Harley has been a resident of the HSVC since she arrived as an evacuee during the Maria Fire in 2019. It did not take long for our staff to notice she seemed to be having trouble walking. Dr. April Armstrong, DVM, was immediately called to examine the 23-year-old Quarterhorse, and it was determined she had Navicular in both of her front legs. Since Harley was an evacuee at the shelter and an owner had not come forth to claim her, the HSVC covered the cost to give Harley the treatment she desperately needed. After several months in our care, Harley was deemed abandoned by her owner and officially became the property of the shelter.