Success Stories

  • Halo the Helper

    Posted by · November 02, 2020 10:32 AM · 1 reaction

    After moving to Ventura County for a new job, Phil was on the search for an Australian Cattle Dog to become his “watchdog”. He visited the HSVC and fell in love with handsome Halo’s sweet and friendly personality. Phil brought Halo home on July 28, 2018, and he has been his right-hand man ever since!

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  • Kiara is One Cute Pup!

    Posted by · October 28, 2020 9:43 AM · 1 reaction

    Kiara has grown up to be one cute pup! This adorable 5-month-old girl was adopted from the shelter in late June of this year. She was a mystery dog, as no one could figure out what breed she was. While her owners, Esther and Sandra, still aren't sure of her heritage, they do know they now can't imagine life without her!

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  • Beach Babe Bella!

    Posted by · October 20, 2020 10:44 AM · 1 reaction

    Bella is a SoCal beach babe! This smiley girl was adopted from the HSVC by Simone in 2014. The pair of ladies love to spend time exploring the great outdoors and going on adventures together! 

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  • Jake the Rancher

    Posted by · October 08, 2020 11:29 AM · 1 reaction

    Four-year-old Jake came to the HSVC in the fall of 2017 after being rescued in the field by Humane Officers. The adorable Australian Cattle dog quickly found a new home with actress and philanthropist Autumn Macintosh. Unfortunately, Jake did not get along well with Autumn’s other furry friend, Bear, and she was forced to return him to the shelter a week later.

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  • Snuggly Steve Finds His Forever Home

    Posted by · October 05, 2020 11:45 AM · 1 reaction

    Steve is in full snuggle mode! Formerly Wesley, this 1-year-old cutie was adopted by Erin in early June of this year. According to Erin, it did not take long for the handsome orange tabby to settle in his new environment. He can now be found lounging all over Erin's home in quirky positions. That's our boy!

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  • Cali the Happy Camper

    Posted by · September 29, 2020 10:59 AM · 1 reaction

    Jay and Linda adopted Cali, formerly Guinness, in June of 2018 after losing their previous pup whom they had for 14 wonderful years. As you can see, she has become a camping aficionado since finding her forever home!

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  • Skittles the Sweet Addition

    Posted by · September 21, 2020 10:19 AM · 1 reaction

    One year later and Skittles is still as sweet as ever! Shawna and Maliyah adopted Skittles, an adorable Chihuahua mix, from the shelter in July of 2019. She was just a puppy at the time and has since grown up to be absolutely adorable!

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  • Athena Has Found Her Tribe

    Posted by · September 14, 2020 1:34 PM

    Christina and her family adopted 1-year-old Athena from the shelter in June of 2019. While it took a little while for the gorgeous Australian Kelpie mix pup to realize she was part of Christina’s family, she has since settled and is now loving life in her forever home.

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  • Pixie Gets Lots of Love

    Posted by · August 31, 2020 11:53 AM

    Pixie is getting all the love she deserves and more with her forever family! Five-year-old Pixie, formerly April, was adopted by Molly and her family in August of 2019. They recently celebrated her “birthday” with gifts of dog toys and “doggy ice cream”. What a spoiled pup!

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  • Topa the Model

    Posted by · August 28, 2020 11:29 AM

    Topa, formerly Snickers, was adopted by Wendy from the shelter in June of 2017. He was recently featured in a photoshoot for The Dressage Pony Store, a company that specializes in quality and affordable products for smaller equine athletes. What a handsome boy!

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