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.
St. Patrick Episcopal Day School from Thousand Oaks recently visited the HSVC to participate in our first school service-learning shelter tour of the 2022-2023 school season. The 23 students walked through our beautiful 4.4-acre property with quiet excitement viewing our kennels, play yards, barn, and more.
October is Subaru Loves Pets month! This is Subaru's nationwide effort to help the "underdogs" in animal shelters find their forever homes. All month long, our friends at Kirby Subaru in Ventura will amplify their commitment to helping our shelter friends by donating $100 for each animal adopted from the HSVC! They will also show their support for the HSVC by donating treats, toys, and funds to help animals in need. Thank you Kirby Subaru for your continuous support!
September 28th is World Rabies Day! This day is celebrated by animal shelters, veterinarians, and more each year to raise awareness and advocate for rabies elimination globally. The theme for this year’s World Rabies Day is one health, zero deaths, with the goal of reminding the global community that rabies elimination is possible. You can help achieve this goal by getting your furry friends vaccinated! According to the American Animal Hospital Association, puppies and kittens should be AT LEAST 12-16 weeks old before receiving their first Rabies vaccines. A second booster dose can be administered one year later, and subsequent doses can be administered every three years. This will help boost your pet's immunity against Rabies in the event they are ever exposed to the disease. HSVC Cares offers Rabies vaccines for only $5 at our low-cost vaccination clinics both on and off-site! Our next off-site vaccination clinic will be hosted by our friends at Kirby Subaru Ventura (6404 Auto Center Dr. Ventura, CA) on October 15th from 10 am - 2 pm. The next HSVC Cares walk-in vaccine clinic at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, is on Thursday, October 20th, from 12:30 - 3:30. Join us at either event to receive $5 Rabies vaccines, FREE DHPP vaccines for dogs, and FREE FVRCP vaccines for cats! Call the shelter at 805-646-6505 with any questions. Our shelter would not be able to offer these vaccines at little to no cost to the public without the generosity of our supporters. This World Rabies Day, we ask you to celebrate with us by donating to the HSVC so we can continue providing these vital services. Click the button below to donate now and start making a difference in the lives of animals in need! DONATE NOW
You can make a difference, right now! In August, our Humane Officers received a call regarding concern for several animals on a property. Upon arrival, they discovered multiple animals in need of immediate medical care. Our Humane Officers seized three horses, two of which were severely emaciated, and one emaciated sheep from the property. The animals were transported to the shelter and have been under the care of our diligent staff and veterinarian to receive the medical care they desperately need.
The Humane Society of Ventura County welcomed 23 students from Ventura College's RVT program to the shelter this week. The students were treated to a staff-led tour of our facilities, a behind-the-scenes look inside our Spay & Neuter Clinic, and got to learn more about animal behavior in a shelter setting. We had so much fun with them!
Looking for a way for your child to practice their reading skills while also making a difference in the lives of animals in need? Look no further! HSVC's Animal Reading Friends (ARF) program is back and looking for young readers to read to our shelter animals. Join us at the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 pm for a morning of reading fun!
September 17th is Responsible Dog Ownership Day! This day is celebrated each year as a way to get pet parents to ‘pawse’ and remember the promises they made to their ‘furever’ friends. As a dog owner, you are responsible for the well-being of your furry friend. From grooming to daily walks, the responsibilities required to properly care for a pup are infinite. We always remind our potential adopters that rescuing a shelter dog is a lifelong commitment. In return, you will get many years of puppy love, kisses, and joy from your pets!
We are so excited to share that Meaty, now Franky, has been adopted by Rachel! Judging by Franky's smile, we'd say he's pretty excited too! Two-year-old Franky was bought to the shelter by our Humane Officers as part of a humane investigation. Despite the situation he came from, Franky was immediately friendly with everyone and quickly became a staff favorite. We have no doubt he will continue to bring joy to new mom Rachel's life in his forever home! Congrats and happy tails, Franky!