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.
We want to extend a big thank you to Mrs. Gurrola’s class and the students of St. Patrick’s School in Thousand Oaks for their large donation of pet food, toys, treats, blankets, and more to help animals in need!
We are so excited to announce that Jazzy has finally found her forever home with Sarah! Eight-year-old Jasmine, Jazzy for short, was brought to the Humane Society of Ventura County after Humane Officers responded to a call regarding a skinny horse in mid-May. Officer King met with the owner who decided it was in Jazzy's best interest to be signed over to the HSVC to find a new home.
We are proud to announce the winners of our online Halloween pet costume contest! In the dog category, the winner is...Tootsie the Chorkipoo as Medusa! In the cat category, the winner is...Sumi the black cat as a pirate! Finally, in the exotic category, the winner is...Juniper the bunny as a spooky witch!
Special thanks to St. Mary's Catholic School in Spring Lake, Michigan for their donation of over $1900 to the Humane Society of Ventura County! Each year, the staff, faculty, and students of the school choose a nonprofit to make a donation in connection to the celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, which takes place on October 4th. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church's patron saint of animals and the environment.
Halloween can be a frightening time for your animals. Without taking the proper precautions, it could turn into a real nightmare for you and your pets. Check out these tips and tricks to prepare your pets early and avoid any surprises this year!
On Thursday, October 22nd, Santa Barbara County Animal Services officials investigated a call from a concerned citizen regarding a potential case of dog hoarding. Upon arrival, the officials were met with over 100 Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixed dogs inside the Lompoc home. The owner soon decided it was in the animals’ best interest to be surrendered over to officials to find new homes.
One-year-old Angus was brought to the HSVC as a stray in early August. A handsome black Lab/Retriever mix, Angus loved playing with toys and running around in our agility yard. It was as if the peppy pup had endless amounts of energy! After noticing Angus’ high toy drive, a staff member contacted our friends at Search Dog Foundation (SDF) located in Santa Paula to see if he might be a good fit for their program. SDF is a national organization that recruits and trains rescue dogs and then partners them with firefighters and first responders.
Halloween is right around the corner and the HSVC is getting into the ghoulish spirit! We have lots of fang-tastic activities planned this spooky season including an online costume contest, a wickedly fun photo booth, and a drive-through doggie trick or treat! Each activity is contactless to ensure the safety of you and your boo-tiful pets. Safety first!