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.
The HSVC would like the thank Ryan and Davina DeCant of Industry Horror for providing their screen printing services to bring our ERT vests and fire coats to life! Industry Horror is an amazing nonprofit organization that employs kids and adults with special needs to help them learn trade skills, contribute to their community in a rewarding way, and express themselves using fashion.
December 4th is the three year anniversary of the devastating Thomas Fire of 2017. The blaze raged through Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for over two months, burning over 281, 893 acres, destroying 1,063 buildings, and claiming the lives of 23 people directly and indirectly. The largest fire at the time, the Thomas Fire is now considered the fifth-largest wildfire in modern California history.
The devastation of natural disasters is felt throughout the state of California every year. Ventura County has witnessed and suffered through the Thomas fire of 2017, the Hill and Woolsey fires of 2018, and the Easy and Maria Fires of 2019. For years, the Humane Society of Ventura County has functioned as an evacuation center for animals in need of refuge as a result of California’s many wildfires. During such emergencies, our shelter has relied heavily on volunteers to provide extra helping hands in the midst of chaos. These dedicated people work tirelessly to provide care for the multitude of animals seeking sanctuary.
The rise of COVID-19 brought many challenges in 2020, forcing our shelter to close its doors to the public in March. We had to adapt a new way of operating to keep our staff, our animals, and the public safe while continuing to offer services to those in need. Like many others, our shelter was not immune to the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19. While we were able to continue providing vital services to Ventura County, our funding has significantly decreased since the start of the pandemic. This GivingTuesday, we ask you to consider making a donation to the Humane Society of Ventura County so we can continue providing protection and care to animals in need.
The Humane Society of Ventura County would like to extend a big thank you to Jackson Williams for his fantastic contribution to our GivingTuesday campaign! Jackson, an Eagle Scout with Troop 504, chose to create a public service announcement video benefitting the HSVC for his Eagle Scout project this year. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to helping animals in need, Jackson!
The holidays are here and the HSVC is ready to spread cheer! We are disappointed we cannot host our annual Santa Paws Fundraiser due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have some festive fun! The shelter will be offering a Selfie Holiday Photo Booth complete with holiday sweaters and accessories for your four-legged friends. Furry visitors will even get a pawesome holiday dog toy if they stay on the Nice List this season. Stop by and show your socially distanced holiday spirit all December long from 10 am – 4 pm. The booth will be set up on the patio in front of our main office located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai.
Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but that won’t stop your pets from trying to get into mischief this holiday season. Festive foods and holiday environments can be hazardous for pets if you aren’t careful. Follow these tips and tricks from the American Veterinary Medical Association to keep your animals safe and healthy during the holiday.
With a heavy heart, we announce our annual Santa Paws holiday event has been canceled due to circumstances related to COVID-19. This year would have been the 34th year our shelter hosted the Santa Paws fundraiser. Instead, we will be offering a selfie holiday photo booth complete with festive attire for your four-legged friends. The merry booth will be set up on the patio in front of our main office located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. Stop by and show your holiday spirit all December from 10 am – 4 pm Monday through Saturday.