Success Stories

  • Bert and Ernie Celebrate 10-year Adoption Anniversary

    Posted by · January 18, 2024 11:26 AM · 1 reaction

       

    Best friends Bert and Ernie are celebrating their 10-year adoption anniversary! Brenda and Brian adopted the adorable pair of pups from HSVC 10 years ago and they have been dearly loved ever since. Formerly Sir Walter and Sir Colby, the couple drove all the way from Riverside to Ojai just to bring them home all those years ago! We can't think of a better adoption success story!

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  • Milhouse is in the House!

    Posted by · January 08, 2024 3:00 PM · 1 reaction

       

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  • Success Story - Franky Says "Relax" in his Forever Home!

    Posted by · September 12, 2023 10:09 AM · 1 reaction

       

    Franky has been living his best life ever since Rachel adopted him. This energetic 5-month-old had trouble finding a home that could handle his active personality. He was even adopted out and returned due to his spunky playfulness. As it turns out, he was just waiting for his purrfect home with Rachel!

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  • Happy Gotcha Day, Reggie!

    Posted by · July 31, 2023 10:52 AM · 1 reaction

       

    We are thrilled to share that Reggie has finally found his forever home with Shelby! Three-year-old Reggie was brought to the shelter as a stray in early April. After completing his stray hold unclaimed, the handsome Rottweiler was made available for adoption. Shelby came to the HSVC in search of a buddy for her Rottie, Freya. It was love at first sight and Reggie was quickly placed with Shelby as a foster-to-adopt pup. 

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  • All Smiles this Summer with June!

    Posted by · July 24, 2023 10:00 AM

      

    June is all grown up! This gorgeous girl was adopted from the shelter on November 10th, 2021 by Alyssa. Formerly Minestrone, June was a member of our "soup kitten" litter all named after delicious soups. She loved playing in the kitten room with siblings Gazpacho, Chowder, Noodle, and Matzah Ball during her time at the shelter. 

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  • Jeremy Makes a Lasting Impression

    Posted by · May 22, 2023 3:20 PM · 1 reaction

      

    Chelsea could not be happier with her four-legged soulmate, Jeremy. She originally visited the shelter to meet a specific cat she saw on our website. However, after meeting the cat, Chelsea realized she wasn't quite the right fit for her home. Unsure and a little discouraged, Chelsea sat on the floor of our cat room to reevaluate her situation. That's when Jeremy, a gorgeous female diluted torie, emerged from the top of her cat tree and immediately sat in Chelsea's lap. The rest is history!

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  • Java the College Boy

    Posted by · April 24, 2023 11:46 AM · 1 reaction

       

    Java and Annika are best friends! Formerly Bob, this handsome boy was adopted from the shelter in late September of 2022 after being transferred through our rescue partners. The pair have spent the last few months adventuring together and having the best time. Most recently, Java made the move with Annika to Davis, CA, where she attends UC Davis as a biology major. He's a college boy now!

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  • Cedric's Happily Ever After

    Posted by · March 20, 2023 3:01 PM · 1 reaction

      

    Six months post adoption and Cedric is thriving in his forever home with Nancy! This handsome guy was brought to the shelter by our Humane Officers in mid-April of 2022 as part of a hoarding case. After being seen by our Vet, Cedric was diagnosed with Calicivirus, a common upper respiratory virus that often affects cats and kittens in shelters. While not fatal, the diagnosis made it difficult for Cedric to find his forever home. Nancy was able to see past Cedric's condition and officially made him a part of her family after 114 days at the shelter!

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  • Rest in Peace, Rocket

    Posted by · December 05, 2022 3:34 PM · 1 reaction

      

    Edward first met Rocket at an HSVC adoption event eleven years ago. He fell in love with the handsome pup and quickly decided to make him a permanent member of the family. 

    "From that moment on I had a constant companion and best friend and he’s traveled the country and had many adventures," said Edward of the sweet dog. 

    Rocket recently crossed the rainbow bridge after a long battle with health issues, but his memory lives on. " I shall forever be grateful to have had him. I have donated to your agency with his memory in my mind. He was a special animal to many people, never 'just a dog'," said Edward. Rest in peace, Rocket!

  • A Life of Joy with June

    Posted by · November 30, 2022 1:55 PM · 1 reaction

      

    Three-month-old June, formerly Frida, was adopted from the HSVC in mid-April after she was transferred to the shelter with her littermates. She was ironically nicknamed the"black sheep" of her litter as the only brown pup in the bunch. Now 10-months-old, the adorable pup is happier than ever with her new pawrents Helen and David. 

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