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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.

26 Mar 2019

Kids Who Care - Thank You Madison & the Students of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

By Franki Williams

Did you know that you can help animals no matter how old you are? Most recently the Humane Society of Ventura County was the recipient of the generosity and kindness of one of our young supporters. After a visit to her school by Humane Educator Robin Satnick, Madison, a second-grader at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in Thousand Oaks, was inspired to raise donations to help animals in need.

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20 Mar 2019

Animal Adventure Camps - Registration Now Open!

By Franki Williams

Registration is now open for this summer's popular Animal Adventure Camp! Due to high demand, the Humane Society of Ventura County will be offering four, week-long camps, for 9 – 12-year-olds (4th – 7th grade). The camp will be held at the Shelter at 402 Bryant Street in Ojai.

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20 Mar 2019

Dog Food Bank: Keeping Families and Pets Together Since 1982

By Franki Williams

Jon is a welcome face at the Humane Society of Ventura County when he stops by to pick up food from the shelter's Pet Food Bank. “Living on the road with my two Boxers, Misty & Bay, the Humane Society of Ventura County has always provided us with quality dog food at no cost,” said Jon, who has relied on the HSVC’s Pet Food Bank to care for his dogs during difficult times. “People on fixed incomes or little or no income who have dogs, know the increasing costs involved in providing their pets with quality food that fits their pups' needs. The Humane Society of Ventura County provides that food and they are happy to do it. They are a remarkable organization,” continued Jon.

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16 Mar 2019

Dogs are all Ears at this Saturday's Reading To Dogs (and Cats!) Event at the HSVC

By Franki Williams

The Humane Society of Ventura County invites all animals lovers to join us at the Shelter on Saturday, March 23rd for a wonderful morning of reading to our cats and dogs. This event is open to children and their families 5 years old and up. We have a variety of books, generously provided by the local nonprofit Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation (OVLFF) for children to read out loud to the animals in our care.

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16 Mar 2019

Raise the Roof: Ojai Valley Lions Club Funds New Hay Barn

By Franki Williams

Many thanks to Mark of the Ojai Valley Lions Club for a donation to fund a second hay barn for the Humane Society of Ventura County. According to Mark, the club’s current president, funding the barn was an easy decision after seeing the HSVC response to offer sanctuary to animals impacted by the Thomas, Hill and Woolsey Fires. Wanting to support a project that was needed right away was also a factor. “Knowing that this structure will help protect livestock feed for the horses on the Shelter property was the tipping point in deciding which project to fund,” said Mark.

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16 Mar 2019

Local Artist Turns 30 Year Retrospective into Funds for Nonprofits

By Franki Williams

Thank you, Valerie Freeman, for your donation in support of the programs and services offered by the Humane Society of Ventura County. Freeman, a long-time Ojai Studio Artist, recently hosted an exhibit “Vie d’Art” at the Ojai Art Center highlighting treasured pieces she had created over the past 30-years.

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12 Mar 2019

HSVC Shelter Director Welcomes Stray German Shepherd Into Her Heart and Home

By Franki Williams

Congratulations Mia on finding her forever home with Jolene, Jeff, and their dogs Parker and Cooper. Mia, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, was brought to the Humane Society of Ventura County on February 22 by a kind citizen after she was found wandering in a canyon near Santa Paula. It appeared that Mia had been neglected and had recently given birth to a litter of puppies. Under the watchful eye of Christina Sisk, DVM, and the HSVC staff, Mia recovered quickly.

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09 Mar 2019

Thank You Sailor & Friends Pet Supply!

By Franki Williams

Thank you to Marnie Bond-Harrison, owner of Sailor and Friends Pet Supply for hosting the Humane Society of Ventura County’s Meet and Greet events every month! Once a month, we bring dogs (and occasionally cats!) for the public to meet and fall in love with.

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