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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.

04 Jan 2023

Don't Miss Out on FREE Vaccines!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Only three more days until FREE vaccines! Join us Saturday, January 7th, from 9 am - 12 pm at Alano Club of Oxnard (4910 S C St. Oxnard, CA) for a FREE pet vaccination clinic courtesy of HSVC Cares. No appointment necessary. First come first served while supplies last! We are offering: FREE FVRCP (upper respiratory) vaccines for cats FREE DHPP (distemper/parvo) vaccines for dogs $5 Rabies vaccines (proof of Rabies vaccination required to receive 3-year certificate of vaccination) Reminder! All animals MUST be on a leash or in a carrier. For information on pricing, please call the shelter at 805-646-6505. We will see you on the 7th!

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04 Jan 2023

Thank you, Larry!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

The HSVC would like to extend a big thank you to volunteer Larry for making new signs for the shelter! Larry, a longtime supporter of the shelter, handmade each sign and even installed them for us on a gorgeous post. Interim Shelter Director Arlene MacSween, (left), Community Outreach Coordinator Steve McCurry (left, middle), and Executive Director Eric Knight (right) were on hand to accept the new signs and thank Larry for his generosity. We appreciate your continued support, Larry!

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04 Jan 2023

Thank You Stocking Stuffer Donors!

By Amy King

The holidays aren’t over here at HSVC! We recently asked for help filling our shelter animals’ stockings, and boy did Santa deliver! We received hundreds of toys and treats for our shelter animals to enjoy. Thank you to all who donated goodies to make our furry friends feel loved this holiday season! There's still time to donate and make the day of a shelter animal in need! We are always accepting donations of toys, treats, blankets, towels, and pet food to the shelter. Donations can be dropped off in person at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, any time during business hours Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Those interested can also donate via our Amazon or Chewy.com wishlists. Thank you for your support!

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04 Jan 2023

Flood Watch: Be Prepared!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

Flash flood warnings have been issued in Ventura County and Los Angeles County and will be effective until Thursday, January 5th. Excessive rain (between 2 - 4 inches) may cause flooding in your area. The best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared for an emergency. Check out these tips to help you prepare for the rainy days to come!

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28 Dec 2022

We're Closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day!

By Amy King

Reminder! The HSVC will be closed Saturday, December 31st through Monday, January 2nd, in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check out our recent blog post for tips on how to keep your furry friends safe this holiday weekend. We wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! See you in 2023!

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27 Dec 2022

Thank you, Rotary Student Peace Ambassadors!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

The Rotary Club of Ojai has partnered with the Ojai Unified School District to recognize students exhibiting the OUSD Core Values. These Core Values include a culture of inclusion, environmental stewardship, creativity, and wellness. As part of this partnership, Rotary has presented each student with $50 to donate to a local nonprofit of their choice. Thank you to the many Rotary Student Peace Ambassadors who chose the HSVC as their beneficiary!

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27 Dec 2022

New Year's Eve Pet Safety

By Humane Society of Ventura County

2023 is almost here! This is an exciting time of year for humans, but it can be very scary for your pets. Check out these tips from the ASPCA Poison Control Center (APCC) to help you and your furry friends prepare for a fun, and safe, New Year's Eve!

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27 Dec 2022

Thank you for spreading holiday cheer, St. Patrick's School!

By Humane Society of Ventura County

The Humane Society of Ventura County would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the students of St. Patrick's School in Thousand Oaks, CA for their generous donations this holiday season! The students donated hundreds of dollars worth of toys, treats, and pet accessories to benefit the animals at our shelter. Each item was even wrapped like a Christmas present, what a festive way to spread joy to animals in need! Thank you to all who donated to help us spoil our shelter animals this holiday season!

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