The Humane Society of Ventura County is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1932. We receive no direct financial assistance from city, county, state agencies or National Animal Welfare Organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA. Fundraising events,grants, bequests, investments, supporters and your very important donations are our only sources of income. We truly appreciate your love, concern and support for our Shelter animals and the community outreach services the Humane Society provides. Approximately 95 percent of the contributions we receive are spent on programs and services that directly benefit animals
When animals need a safe haven, we are here for them.
Our Mission statement is, “The Humane Society of Ventura County is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.”
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Shelter Says Goodbye to Remainder of Lockwood Valley Horses
“LOCKWOOD VALLEY HORSES” Does that ring a bell?
In October of 2008 the Humane Society of Ventura County took in 37 severely abused, neglected and malnourished horses from a property in Lockwood Valley. These horses were in horrible condition. The previous owners had not even provided food or water for them. As they arrived at our shelter, shock and horror hung in the air. Our staff was mortified to see the condition of these horses.
We soon found out that not only did we have 37 severely malnourished horses but 8 pregnant mares as well. We are happy to say that all 8 of these foals were born healthy.
As of this week, I would like to tell the public of Ventura County and actually, people across the nation, that we have placed the remainder of these horses in “forever homes!” It has been a long time coming and we are all sad to see them go, but we are thrilled to say we did it!
The entire staff at the Humane Society helped in socializing these horses. When they first arrived they were terrified and aggressive due to the abuse they had endured. It took a year to get them back up to a healthy weight. We had to make sure that they were in good health before we could even begin to try to find homes for them. Having staff that cared so deeply, that they were willing to work “hands on” and show them they would be fed, sheltered and loved was the core of what we did.
In this economy with so many people having such difficult times with jobs, homes, and taking care of children and pets it was a huge challenge to care for and find homes for these horses. We made over 250 contacts across the entire nation looking for homes. To every family that adopted a horse, and gave it a loving home, we thank you!
If you have an adoption story to share please contact Kate Nelson at volunteer@humanesocietyvc.org.
We are attempting to list names of those who helped. We know we can’t list every single person who was here, although we want you to know how extremely grateful we are! If your name has inadvertently been omitted please forgive us.
WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Click above to see our list of “Thank Yous”
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Cats in the Canyon Hounds in the Hollow
Come join the Humane society of Ventura County for our Annual Fundraiser!
Sunday, September 12
2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Boccali’s Restaurant in Ojai
Tickets: $40 presale or $50 at the door
Come Enjoy:
Great food
Silent auction
Live music
Special animal guests
Can’t make it? Would you still like to support the Humane Society of Ventura County? Consider donating gift certificates, new or vintage items for the silent auction. Donations are being accepted at the Shelter.
For questions or to order tickets contact Kate Nelson at 646-6505.
Would you like to help the Humane Society of Ventura County help animals in need throughout the county? Please consider sponsoring our upcoming event Cats in the Canyon & Hounds in the Hollow. Because we are a private, non-profit organization the entirety of your contribution goes right back into helping not just the animals here [...]
Article By Logan Hall of the Ojai Valley News and Photos By Greg Cooper
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We would like to thank everyone involved in helping us care for the rescued horses.
Shelter Director, Jolene Hoffman
Humane Officers Tracy Vail, Alina Hoffman, Jeff Hoffman
Animal Services personnel
District Attorney’s office, Wendy McFarlane, Karen Wold, Christine Mitchell
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
Mr. David Murdock, temporary corrals – portable shelter before we had the Mare Motel
Mr. Ed Hogan, feed and [...]
On June 27, 2010 the Ojai Valley Geocachers generously donated their time to the Humane Society of Ventura County in honor of their third anniversary. The cachers, led by Jimmy Harvey, trimmed trees, pruned roses, pulled weeds, refinished benches, spread woodchips, shoveled sand into dog runs, built shelters for the dogs and filled in holes. [...]
The late Mr. Harry Valentine was a wise man with a great vision. His vision was to improve our shelter, specifically our spay and neuter clinic. He knew that controlling the overpopulation of animals in Ventura County was the answer.
These funds are being managed by Ventura County Community Foundation with Mr. Hugh Ralston as [...]
[ September 12, 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Come join the Humane society of Ventura County for our Annual Fundraiser!
Sunday, September 12
2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Boccali’s Restaurant in Ojai
Come Enjoy:
Great food
Silent auction
Live music
Special animal guests
