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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.

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02 Aug 2022

Milo Takes a Field Trip to Search Dog Foundation!

By Amy King

Good boy Milo took a field trip to visit his friends at National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) last week! The 1-year-old Belgian Malinois journeyed to SDF's campus in Santa Paula to be tested as a potential candidate for their search dog program. While he didn't quite have what they were looking for, Milo certainly had a fun day outside of the shelter!

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01 Aug 2022

HSVC Cares Services Nearly 200 Animals in El Rio!

By Amy King

HSVC Cares hosted its most successful remote vaccination clinic yet over the weekend in El Rio! We were able to service 198 animals and administer 325 vaccines! Thank you to First Baptist Church of El Rio for allowing us to use their space and thank you to all those who came out to get your furry friends vaccinated!

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27 Jul 2022

Take Advantage of FREE Vaccines!

By Amy King

Pet owners! Only three more days until our next HSVC Cares FREE remote pet vaccination clinic! Join us on Saturday, July 30th, at First Baptist Church of El Rio (2857 Cortez St. in Oxnard) from 9 am - 1 pm for FREE vaccinations for your furry friends!

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27 Jul 2022

Boy Scout Troop 504 to the Rescue!

By Amy King

We would like to express our appreciation to Ojai Boy Scout Troop 504 for dedicating time and effort to revitalize our dog agility yard! Troop 504's Reid Wadsworth created the revitalization project and led a team of scouts to clear, repair, and paint our shelter's large agility yard. They braved the Ojai heat on Saturday, July 16th, and did an excellent job! Thank you, Reid, and members of Troop 504!

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27 Jul 2022

Thank You, Nibbs Club!

By Amy King

The HSVC would like to extend a big thank Amy Huynh from Nibbs Club for visiting the shelter and donating much-needed supplies, healthy pet treats, and a generous donation of $650 from the Kirkeby Foundation. We thank you for your generosity, Amy!

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19 Jul 2022

Five Things You Should Know About Pack Walks

By Amy King

Our shelter pups love going on their daily pack walks just as much as our staff and Animal Ambassadors enjoy taking them! Pack walks have many benefits, and not just for shelter dogs! Check out these five tips if you are interested in hosting a pack walk in your neighborhood. 

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16 Jul 2022

We're Hiring!

By Amy King

Are you interested in a career helping animals in need? You're in luck, the HSVC is hiring! We're looking for hardworking, dedicated animal lovers to join our HSVC team and we have several positions available across multiple departments!

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11 Jul 2022

HSVC Cares to Host FREE Pet Vaccination Clinic in El Rio

By Amy King

HSVC Cares is at it again! We are offering a FREE pet vaccination clinic in Oxnard! Join us on Saturday, July 30th, from 9 am - 1 pm at First Baptist Church of El Rio (2857 Cortez St.) in Oxnard for a FREE vaccination clinic courtesy of HSVC Cares and Petco Love. No appointment necessary. First come first served while supplies last!