Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Join Aimee French on Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 to 12:00 at the Humane Society of Ventura County and Saturday, May 22nd from 12:00-2:00 at Petco in Ventura for a free workshop for new adopters.
So many topics come up when we bring home a new dog: housetraining, jumping, door-dashing, leash walking, safety, sleeping arrangements, training, appropriate play, food ant treats and barking.
Questions regarding these issues and many more will be addressed at these workshops.
This is for PEOPLE ONLY! Please do not bring your dog.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
So often we forget to take a moment to recognize the many unsung heroes that are so deeply involved in making our shelter what it is today. One such hero is Annie Dransfeldt.
This longtime animal lover knows very well the pains of loosing a beloved pet. She uses her experience and compassion to comfort those who have to bring their animals to us when its time to say a loving goodbye. It is an extraordinarily difficult time for owners as they grapple with not only the difficult decision but also the devastating loss. While no one is able to alleviate all of the pain, Annie is there to provide much needed support and comfort.
Annie receives a description of the beloved pet/friend from our office staff. She then carefully searches through her library and the internet for images of animals that match the looks of the pet. She then designs beautiful custom cards and writes a further personalized note to the owners.
Annie pays for all of the supplies and postage and refuses to accept money from our shelter to cover her costs and priceless service.
Not only has Annie been one of our heroes here at the shelter but she has also been an active animal advocate serving as the driving force for the dog park in Ventura, which is in fact named the “Annie Dransfeldt Dog Park” off Dean Drive in Camino Real Park.
We here at the Humane Society of Ventura County tip our hats to Annie Dransfeldt and send from the bottom of our hearts our sincerest of thanks. She brings a ray of sunshine to people on the darkest of days.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
“Find love; support your Humane Society!” -Diane Ladd, actress
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My name is Rafiki and I came to the Humane Society in June of 2011. I am an 11 year young blue point Showshoe. I am one of the most affectionate cats you will ever meet. I love to cuddle in your lap and lounge in the sun in the outside cat enclosure in Cat Haven. To live a long, happy and healthy life I would like to go to a home where I could be an indoor only cat.
My name is Fu Manchu and I came to the shelter back in February of 2011. I am a smooth coated Chihuahua mix. My family at the shelter doesn’t understand why I am still here. I am sweet, housebroken and love to be around all different types of people. I enjoy going for walks with the volunteers and playing with my other Chihuahua friends. I would make a great companion dog!
Hello, my name is Magoo and I am a 7 year old Pomeranian. My family at the shelter say that I am very loving fun to be around. I like other animals, children and adults alike. I am housebroken and like to curl up on your lap. However, I do like to chase cats so a home with cats might not be the best fit.
Hi, my name is Harvey and I am a 7 year young Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix. I am very playful, loving, housebroken and full of spunk. I would do great in a house with other animals or with someone who could spend some time with me.
My name is Kitty and I am an 11 year young Maine Coon. I love spending my days basking in the sun at the Humane society and snuggling up in the blankets on colder days. I am an aloof kitty that seeks out attention when the world around me is quite. I would do great in household with seniors and my adoption fee is only $75.