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Nestled in the rolling hills of the picturesque Ojai Valley lies a 4.4 acre hidden treasure for wayward animals. Founded in 1932, we here at the Humane Society of Ventura County have been servicing not just the animals of the Ojai Valley, but all of the animals in Ventura County. Traditionally, an animal shelter is thought of as solely a place for animals to seek refuge until a permanent home can

be found. While here at the Humane Society of Ventura County we provide this safe refuge, we also strive to remedy the greater problem of animal overpopulation, abuse and neglect. We are dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care and protection of all animals in the Ventura County through education and community outreach. All of our programs, services and outreach are funded one hundred percent by donations, memorials and sponsorships. We are not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States nor do we receive funding form the city, state or federal government. With the help of many volunteers and continued financial support through donations, memorials and sponsorships we will continue to provide for all animals within our county.

03/08/2025

Happy 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible women of HSVC who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to caring for animals in need. From rescuing and rehabilitating to providing love and second chances, their compassion knows no bounds 💕 Thank you for making a difference for furry friends every single day!

03/07/2025

West is the friendliest pup around! The 2.5-years-old Pit Bull Terrier wasted no time making a new best friend from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, proving he’s a social butterfly who loves everyone he meets😍 Sweet boy West was transferred to HSVC from an overpopulated shelter in Los Angeles County. He's already captured the hearts of our staff and volunteers, and we know he will win you over too!

If you're ready to bring this sweet, friendly guy home, stop by the shelter to take the next steps! HSVC is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, and visiting hours are from 10 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday. Don't forget about our Luck O' The Furish adoption special! You can bring home West or any of our adult dogs and cats for just $17 now through St. Patty's Day 🍀

03/07/2025

Update (03/07 @ 1:30pm): Camila has been adopted!!!

SURPRISE! We have two more puppies from mama Bella's litter now available for adoption! Meet Camila and Sweetums 🥰 This pair of 10-week-old sisters are the last of their litter of nine to become available for adoption. But you know what they say, save the best for last! We don't know exactly what breed they are, but we do know they are 100% adorable 💕

Those interested in bringing Camila or Sweetums home can visit the shelter (402 Bryant St. in Ojai) tomorrow (March 7th) to meet them! They are available first come, first served, beginning at 10 am when HSVC opens 🐶

03/05/2025

Nothing brings us more joy than witnessing shelter animals discover the caring homes they deserve 🥹 We appreciate everyone who has opened their hearts and homes to pets in need! Now, let us introduce some shelter furiends who found everlasting love last month 🐾

🐱 Girl power! Hayley, Isabele, and smol kitten Ebony are three peas in a pod 🥰

🐶 Rebecca will always have sunny days after bringing home new fur baby, Sol 🌞

🐶 Fortune's future is bright now that he's found his furever family with pawrents, Brittany & Seth 🥠

🐶 All signs point to true love with Arrow and his new pawrents, Tony & Cathy 💘

🐱 Olive you, Olive! Love, your new mom Patricia 💜

🐶 Move over Mary, Gary and Sydney now have a little Lamb too 🤍

🐶 Cupid didn't need his arrow to make his new family fall in love with him. Congratulations to Lauren, Trevor, Marklie, Nolan, & Isla on your furever love 💕

🐶 Bonito is sitting pretty with Carmen and her family 👏

🐱 Selena is going to love her new parents, Devin & Tatiana, like a love song 🎶

You still have the opportunity to discover your lucky charm! HSVC is offering a $17 adoption promotion to celebrate the luck of the Irish now through St. Patrick's Day 💚🧡 Stop by the shelter any time during visiting hours Monday through Saturday between 10 am - 4:30 pm to meet your four-legged clover 🍀

03/05/2025

What a weekend 👏 This past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing! HSVC Cares proudly hosted an offsite pet vaccination clinic at Nyeland Acres in Oxnard on Saturday, March 1st, delivering vital veterinary services directly to the heart of the community. Then, on Sunday, March 2nd, we had the pleasure of partnering with the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for an adoption event. The event introduced some incredible dogs to new people and celebrated our shared love for dogs in a beautiful, dog-friendly space 🐶

Thank you to all who came out to receive services and support and help us spread the word about the lifesaving work HSVC does!

03/03/2025

🚨 DONATIONS NEEDED 🚨 Our shelter animals need your help! Larger dogs like Nova (pictured) need durable, size-appropriate toys to keep them happy and engaged while they wait for their furever homes 🐶 Our feline friends also need small/medium sized blankets to keep them cozy during their stay in the cat room 🐱

You can make a difference by donating these items from our Amazon Wishlist today! Visit https://ow.ly/sK6o50V9IqT to gift now or stop by HSVC to drop off donations in person. The shelter is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, and donations are accepted between 10 am and 5 pm. Every toy brings joy, enrichment, and comfort to an animal in need. Thank you for your support!

03/03/2025

Update (3/3/25) Maxee has been placed into a foster to adopt home!

Meet Maxee, a 9-year-old German Shorthair Pointer with a heart as big as her love for fetch! This sweet, loving girl thrives on attention and can’t get enough of being brushed—she’ll stand there and soak it all in as long as you’ll give it to her. Maxee is a happy girl who loves life, belly rubs, and anything that involves a ball. While she’s a fetch enthusiast, this gorgeous girl is also working on improving her frisbee skills. All she needs a bit more practice! An easy walker, you’ll get to enjoy some peaceful strolls together, and if you’re lucky, Maxee might roll over for a belly rub right in the middle of your walk 🐶

Maxee’s a silly, funny girl with a lot of personality. She knows basic commands like "sit" and is always up for learning more if it means getting more praise and cuddles. She may be a larger dog, but with her sweet, affectionate nature, you’ll find it hard to say no when she tries to climb into your lap. If you're looking for a loving, fun, and devoted dog to add to your family, Maxee is ready to be your new best friend!

This pretty girl is available to meet new friends any time Monday - Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm. The shelter is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, CA, and she is very excited to meet you. Just look at that smile 💕

03/02/2025

Shane is stoked to meet new friends at today's adoption event! He will be joining fellow adoptable pups, Browser and Martinella, at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach (450 E Harbor Blvd., Ventura) today (3/2) from 11 am to 2 pm 🎉

Stop by to enjoy free snacks while supplies last, live music, and maybe even bring home a new family member for just $68 in honor of the 68 teams competing in March Madness 🏀 Our shelter pups are so excited, don't miss out on the chance to meet them 💕

03/01/2025

We've got an exciting weekend ahead, packed with opportunities for all kinds of animal fun! Join us at one of our furrtastic events 🐾

📍 March 1st | 9 AM - 12 PM – HSVC Cares Free Vaccination Clinic at Nyeland Acres (3802 Almond Dr in Oxnard) 🐶🐱 Keep your pets happy and healthy with FREE vaccines! We're offering FVRCP for cats, DHPP for dogs, and $5 Rabies. First come, first served!

📍 March 2nd | 11 AM - 2 PM - Pooches by the Pier - An Adoption Event in Partnership with Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach 🌊 Join the pawty and meet some of HSVC's adoptable pups as you mingle with fellow animal lovers! Enjoy complimentary snacks while supplies last, live music, $68 dog adoptions in celebration of March Madness 🏀 , and more!

🍀 March 1st - 17th | 10 AM - 4:30 PM - Luck O' The Furish - A St. Patty's Day Adoption Special 🐱🐶 It's your lucky day! Starting TODAY, you can adopt an adult dog or cat for just $17! Find your four-legged lucky charm. Excludes puppies and kittens 6-months and younger.

Don't miss out on these pawsome events! Tag a friend & help us spread the word❤️

03/01/2025

We are one day away from FREE VACCINES! Join us tomorrow, March 1st, from 9 am - 12 pm at Nyeland Acres (3802 Almond Dr in Oxnard) for a FREE vaccination clinic. Services are first come, first served, while supplies last, and no appointment is necessary! Note that the clinic will be at the end of Almond Dr. and Friedrich Rd.

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! This clinic is CASH ONLY. All animals MUST be on a leash or in a carrier. For more information, please call the shelter at 805-646-6505. We'll see you there!

02/28/2025

Update (3/3/25): All four puppies have been adopted!

🚨 PUPPY ALERT 🚨 Introducing Rowlf, Scooter, Rizzo, and Beauregard—our newest (and cutest) cast of adoptable puppies! These four 8-week-old fur babies are members of mama Bella's bunch 💖 We think they may be Golden Retriever mixes, but your guess is as good as ours! All we can be sure of is that they are 100% snuggly 🥰 Named after some of our favorite Muppets, these little stars are set to bring joy, laughter, and lots of kisses into your life!

If you’re ready for a lifetime of fun, cuddles, and puppy mischief, come adopt one today! Visiting hours are from 10 am to 4:30 pm and HSVC is located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. Reminder! Adoptions are first come, first served, and each pup's adoption fee is $150 🐾

02/28/2025

Browser is already dreaming of his furever home! He's excited to meet you at Sunday's Pooches by the Pier Adoption Event 🎉 Join at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach (450 E Harbor Blvd in Ventura) from 11 am to 2 pm for an afternoon of fun, sun, and animal love 🐾

We will have several adoptable doggos onsite ready to dazzle you with their lovable personalities! Visitors can enjoy complimentary snacks while supplies last, or grab a bite and a beverage for purchase through the hotel's kitchen. The best part? Onsite adoptions will be just $68 to honor the 68 teams competing in March Maddness 🏀 Bring home a four-legged family member this Sunday!

02/26/2025

Our team recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a mentorship program led by Saharai Salazar from Wolfmother K9 Rescue Services LLC. The 3-day training focused on improving our staff's skills in handling, evaluating, and enriching the lives of shelter dogs 🐶 This workshop also provided the team with invaluable insights into canine behavior, defensive handling techniques, and enrichment strategies that will shape our approach to shelter care moving forward 👏

A big thank you to Dee, HSVC's Canine Assistant Animal Care Manager, and Saharai from Wolf Mother K9 for organizing this invaluable training We look forward to seeing how these techniques positively impact their lives!

02/26/2025

Nothing makes us happier than seeing shelter animals find the loving homes they deserve 🥹 Thank you to all who opened their hearts and homes to make a difference in the lives of animals in need! Meet some of our animal-loving friends who have chosen to so far this year 🐾

🐶 Jasmine is on her flying carpet to her furever home with her new mom, Pamela

🐶 Stacey's mom, Peatra, now also Bear's mom, has got it going on! Congrats on your new addition!

🐱 Seana is living it up with her new mom, Eileen

🐶 Life is sweet for Cookie with his new pawrents, Sofia & Jesus

🐶 Move over, Robin! Batman has a new sidekick, and her name is Hollyn!

🐱 Franzi is ready to live her best life with her mom, Valerie

🐶 Lovebug is being just that with her new mom, Aspen

🐶 Love is rising in Loaf's new home with mom, Nichol

🐱 W***y is ready to get silly with his new family Shay & Jessie

We are ecstatic these adorable furry companions found such loving homes! Thank you to all our adopters for helping us make a difference in the lives of animals in need 👏

02/25/2025

Today is World Spay Day! Established in 1995, this day is celebrated each year to increase awareness of the need for spay/neuter surgeries in animals across the US and educate on the benefits of sterilization 🐶🐱

Did you know over 10,000 humans are born daily in the U.S., compared to the over 70,000 puppies and kittens that are also born daily? As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals 💔 As a result, millions of healthy, loving cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies face early deaths as a form of animal control. Others are left to fend for themselves against automobiles, the elements, other animals, and cruel humans.

You can help us break this cycle by spaying/neutering your furry friends. Pet owners can also support our mission by "spaying it forward" and donating so we can continue providing low-cost spay/neuter services to those in need. Visit hsvc.org/spayitforward to donate. Help us save the lives of countless shelter animals this World Spay Day 🌎

02/24/2025

Bark your calendars! Join us for an adoption event Sunday, March 2nd, from 11 am to 2 pm at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach(450 E Harbor Blvd. in Ventura) 🏖️ That's right, some of our shelter dogs will be soaking up the sun on the hotel’s outdoor patio right by the beach waiting to meet you 💛

Stop by for complimentary snacks while supplies last, or grab a bite and a beverage for purchase through the hotel's kitchen. In celebration of March Madness, onsite adoptions will be just $68 to honor the 68 teams competing 🏀 You can bring home a four-legged family member the same day you fall in love with them! Browser hopes to see you out there 🐾

02/23/2025

🎉 ADOPTED 🎉 Congratulations to Cinnamon, Katy Purry, Venti, Great Catsby, Sugar, Houdini, Chunky, X-mas, Bao, & Zinnia. These sweet babies have found their everlasting love with their forever families. We couldn't be more excited for this group of deserving pets. Congrats and happy tails to all 💗

We still have lots of furry furiends waiting to find their infinite love! Visit hsvc.org/adopt to learn more or stop by the shelter (402 Bryant St. in Ojai) any time Monday - Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm to meet them 💜

02/22/2025

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 HSVC Cares is hosting another low-cost vaccine clinic for your furry friends! Join us Saturday, March 1st, from 9 am - 12 pm at the Nyeland Acres (3802 Almond Dr. in Oxnard) for a FREE vaccination clinic. No appointment necessary. First come first served while supplies last! CASH ONLY.

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 a 3-year certificate of vaccination)

We'll see you there!

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Anaia is giving us allll the faces on this Friday eve 😂 Pause the video and see which one you are today!She’s also looking for a furever home! At 16-years-old, Anaia is a true Arabian - sassy and spirited! She’ll need an experienced handler who can show her who’s boss. In return, she’ll give you lots of love! Call our Equine Manager, Christina, at 805-364-1150 if you’re interested!

Moooove over folks, there’s a new quad of cuties now available for adoption at HSVC! Meet Ferdinand, Nellie, Clarabelle, and Annabelle 🐮 At 8-weeks-old, these Pitbull/Lab mixes spent several weeks in foster care before returning to the shelter to find their homes. Their mama, Daisy Mae, is also available for adoption! Stop by the shelter (402 Bryant St. in Ojai) between 10 am and 4:30 pm if you are interested in added a spotted pup to your family! Each puppy is available for adoption first come, first served, for $150 each. You know you can’t resist the need for puppy kisses! Adopt today!

Looking for a Valentine who’s paws-itively perfect?These adorable shelter dogs are ready to steal your heart❤️ Not only will you gain a loyal companion to spend Valen’tails Day with, but you’ll also be giving a deserving animal a second chance at happiness!Adopt one of these furry friends for just $14 now through February 14th. Don’t miss out on a love that lasts fur-ever! Stop by the shelter (402 Bryant St in Ojai) to meet your future soulmate any time Monday through Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm 💘

Two-year-old Junior is ready for his furever home! This handsome Belgian Malinois looks tough, but once he trusts you he’s nothing but a big love bug! He’s been waiting for a family since September 2024 after his previous owner surrendered him to the shelter.Junior is incredibly active, smart, and thrives in structured environments. He responds well to a confident handler who will continue the training he craves. We think our boy is a great dog, and we think you will too!Stop by the HSVC during visiting hours to see if Junior could be your perfect match this Valentine’s Day! We are open Monday - Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm and the shelter is located at 402 Bryant St in Ojai 🐾

Long term resident Mia Hamm got a visit from the one and only @thecatdaddy Jackson Galaxy last week! The best-selling author, tv host/producer, and feline extraordinaire stopped by our shelter in Ojai to share his knowledge of all things kitty cat🐱Thank you, Jackson, for helping us spread the word about Mia Hamm! Mia is one of our harder to place furry friends due to her unique purrsonality. She has been waiting for a furever home for nearly a year now after being first brought to the HSVC by one of our rescue partners in March 2024. After spending some time with our girl, @thecatdaddy couldn’t believe she had been at the shelter for so long! All she needs is a patient owner who will give her the time and space she needs to feel comfortable. You can help us find Mia the home she deserves! Stop by the shelter, located at 402 Bryant St in Ojai, CA, to meet her 🐱 Visiting hours are from 10 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday. You can also help Mia by spreading the word! Like and share this post with your friends and family, you never know who will see it and be inspired to make a difference in the life of an animal in need!

Shedding some light on the silly side of animal sheltering 😂 While the animal welfare industry can be tumultuous at times, our staff always finds ways to have fun! We’re so grateful for their dedication, love, and positive spirit as they serve the animals of our community!

🚨CUTENESS ALERT🚨 Meet Fritos, Doritos, Takis, Ruffles, and Cheeto, now available for adoption! These 10-week-old cuties were surrendered to the shelter during an HSVC Cares clinic earlier this month. We think they are Boxer/Lab mixes, but your guess is as good as ours! All we know is they are 100% adorable 😍These pups are in need of families to love them in the new year! Stop by the shelter (402 Bryant St in Ojai) between 10 am and 4:30 pm Monday - Saturday if you are interested in bringing one home 🐾

Who doesn’t love a good blooper reel 😂 2024 was a great year of growth for the shelter. The work we do everyday is vital to serving the people and animals of our community, but it doesn’t happen without a few giggles along the way. We hope to expand our efforts even further in 2025 and have fun while we do it! Thank you for continuing to support us in this New Year!

We’re not crying, you’re crying 🥹 After 568 days at the shelter, 5-year-old Nebula has found her happily ever after! HSVC’s longest canine resident was adopted just days after Christmas by Teresa and Isabella 💕 We can’t think of a pup more deserving of a loving home in the new year!

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