The no-kill policy of the Humane Sociey of Ventura County

Animals will be euthanized only if they are determined to be non-rehabilitatable by a five-member evaluation committee with three or more members in agreement.

ADOPTABLE: According to California law, adoptable animals are "those animals eight weeks of age or older that, at or subsequent to the time the animal is impounded or otherwise taken into possession, have manifested no sign of a behavioral or temperamental defect that could pose a health or safety risk or otherwise make the animal unsuitable for placement as a pet, and have manifested no sign of disease, injury, or congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affect the animal's health in the future."

TREATABLE: According to California law, a treatable animal is "any animal that is not adoptable but that could become adoptable with reasonable efforts."

NON-REHABILITATABLE: Non-rehabilitatable animals are neither adoptable nor treatable. They include (cats and dogs for whom euthanasia is the most humane alternative die to disease, injury or suffering that can't be alleviated; (2) vicious cats and dogs, the placement of whom would constitute a danger to the public; and (3) cats and dogs who pose a public health hazard.

The Humane Society of Ventura County is a private, non-profit organization. We receive no monetary support from the government or national animal welfare organizations such as the Humane Society of The United States. We are funded entirely by private donations. Financial support is appreciated and may be sent to P.O. Box 297, Ojai, CA 93024.
The Humane Society of Ventura County, at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information about the Shelter and the many services available, including the Spay and Neuter Clinic, call 646-6505 or 656-5031.

You can now make financial contributions to the Humane Society of Ventura County electronically. Simply click on the cat's face to the right and let Paypal.com do the rest. Thank you for helping us help animals.

You can also sign up online for the e-scrip program. Many leading retailers and credit card companies will donate a portion of your purchase totals to the Humane Society. Learn more about this program at http://www.escrip.com

Have a car you would like to donate? The Humane Society is happy to accept the donation of used automobiles, trailers, RVs, boats, motorcycles and other motor vehicles. Please click here to fill out our on-line donation form.