Success Stories

  • Scooter Gets A New Friend

    Posted by · June 01, 2020 2:09 PM

    Scooter has found a new friend in his forever home! After being adopted by Scott, the black domestic shorthair cat has become great friends with his new fur sibling, Miss Feather.

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  • A Double Adoption Success Story - Abby and Taffy

    Posted by · May 26, 2020 4:57 PM

    What’s better than one adoption success story? Two adoption success stories! Miranda adopted her first dog, Abby (left), from the HSVC in 2017. Two years later, Miranda decided to Abby needed a friend. She adopted Taffy (right) in 2019 and the pair of pups have been best friends ever since!

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  • A New Life For Bertie

    Posted by · May 14, 2020 12:00 PM

    Mary Beth first saw Bertie, formerly Buddy, in October of 2019 on the HSVC website after searching for a Dachshund mix. While Bertie, a 7-year-old Dachshund/Cocker Spaniel, wasn’t exactly what Mary Beth and her husband Cort were looking for, he turned out to be the perfect dog for their household.

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  • Moose and Madison Were Meant To Be

    Posted by · May 11, 2020 10:54 AM

    Moose arrived at the HSVC in early May of 2019. It only took a little more than a week at the shelter before he found his forever home with Madison and her family.

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  • Dallas Finds Her Perfect Match

    Posted by · May 04, 2020 9:00 AM

    Kylie began volunteering at the HSVC in 2017. She had no idea that her volunteer experience would lead her to adopting a fur baby, Dallas. Three years later, Kylie and Dallas are closer than ever and continue to prove they are a perfect pair.  

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  • Harden the Big Brother

    Posted by · April 27, 2020 11:27 AM

    Hannah and Gabe may be expecting a new baby soon, but they will never forget the day they adopted their “first born child” Harden!

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  • A Twist of Fate Leads Oliver to His Forever Home

    Posted by · April 21, 2020 11:33 AM

    Oliver’s adoption story is truly a twist of fate. This pup is now getting to live his happily ever after thanks to a chance encounter with his now owners, Fred and Elvira. Sometimes, it’s all about being in the right place at the right time!

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  • Meant to Be - Bronson's Happily Ever After

    Posted by · April 09, 2020 12:00 PM

    Gina and Bryan were searching for the perfect fur baby to welcome in to their new home. Gina, a volunteer with a German Shepherd rescue in Los Angeles, fell in love with the breed and knew she wanted German Shepherd pup of her own. Bronson made her wish come true!

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  • Cutie and Zinger Choose Their Forever Homes

    Posted by · March 27, 2020 11:03 AM

    A two-for-one success story! Ojai residents Tammy and Ken came in to the HSVC with the intention of adopting Zinger the cat. Cutie, however, had another plan in mind.

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  • A Happy Life for Athena

    Posted by · March 17, 2020 12:40 PM

    Athena has come a long way since being rescued by Humane Officers just over two years ago. Thanks to the love and care of our staff and her adoptive family, Athena is living the happy and healthy life she deserves.

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