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.
In late November of 2021, our staff answered a plea sent out by Santa Barbara County Animals Service (SBCAS) and BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) regarding an overwhelming number of guinea pigs at their shelter. Senior Humane Officer King then contacted SBCAS’s Community Outreach Coordinator, Michelle Maltun, to coordinate the transfer of four guinea pigs to the HSVC.
Join Humane Educator Angie Sagliani for a FREE virtual class Thursday, January 20th, at 3:30 pm in celebration of National Penguin Awareness Day! This 45-minute class is most appropriate for ages 7-12 and will feature penguin fun facts, a mini penguin draft project, and more. Come with us on a journey to the southern hemisphere and learn more about this beautiful flightless bird!
The Humane Society of Ventura County is currently CLOSED to slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes access to all buildings and walkthroughs to visit the animals. We are performing adoptions and meet and greets by appointment only. Please call the Shelter at 805-646-6505 to schedule an appointment.
2022 is almost here! While festive decorations and treats may be making their way out of your home, there is still one more holiday to celebrate. Check out these tips and tricks from the ASPCA Poison Control Center (APCC) to help you and your furry friends prepare for a fun, and safe, New Year's Eve!
We are excited to announce the winner of this year's pet holiday photo contest! Congratulations to Boujee and her mom Lily! Boujee's festive outfit and impressive posing skills wowed our judges and they unanimously declared her the winner. She and her mama have won a much-deserved HSVC swag bag full of pet goodies and a Target gift card!
It's a Cinderella story for sweet Cricket after finding her furever home with Barbara, Orville, and their pups Cindy and Luci! What an amazing transformation!
We had so much fun at our annual holiday party! Our staff was treated to a catered lunch and lots of yummy goodies for dessert. From all of us at the Shelter, we hope you had a merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!
Reminder! The HSVC will be closed to the public on Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Day. Services will resume Monday, December 27th. Happy holidays!