Humane Society of Ventura County

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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.”

We’re so happy to have found homes for most of the 48 horses we took in in 2008. We only have 4 more whoare available for adoption.If you or anyone you know are interested, please give us a call at(805) 646-6505, or come on down and let one of them win your heart!

Ruth Miller: Volunteer Photographer
Have you noticed the beautiful new studio portraits on our adoptable animals pages? These photographs were taken by Ruth Miller, owner of Nature’s Studio photography. Ruth, a long time animal lover has taken in upon herself to help find homes for many homeless pets in our county. Ruth has selflessly given her time to assure that adopters see the true side of each of the Humane Society’s “Designer Dogs.”
Not only is Ruth photographing the animals here at the shelter, but she is designing greating cards along with other gifts featuring the adoptable animals of the Humane Society. Check out our adoptable pets and come by our shelter to see some of her beautiful work! Please also check out Nature’s Studio Photography’s website to see more of Ruth’s work.

Featured Pet of the Month
Mia is a spayed female who is 9 years young. She has been at the shelter since April of 2009. Mia is a very sweet girl who will make a great companion! She is shy at first, but quickly warms up. She does well with both adults and children. Mia is litter box trained and prefers to scratch on the scratching pad as opposed to the sofa. More Info

"Saving just one dog won't change the world...but surely the world will change for that one dog." -Unknown